Dvorkin’s organization admits that criticism of anti-cultism “has spread even within the Church.” One of the academic critics is losing his chair.
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InterVarsity Wins Discrimination Case Against University of Iowa
The Christian group was de-registered because it would only allow in its leadership positions students refraining from same-sex relationships.
United Nations Denounce International Persecution of the Ahmadis
From Pakistan, it is being exported to several other countries. It should be stopped immediately, the U.N. say.
Pakistan: Court Validates Conversion, Marriage of 13-Year-Old Christian Girl
According to the Lahore High Court, Nayab Gill is 19. But her birth certificate says she is 13.
Road to Ban Falun Gong in Russia Continues, U.S. React
On July 8, the Court of Kemerovo (Russia) ruled against the Falun Gong movement in what may become a crucial case.
Kazakhstan: Activist Baibolat Kunbolat’s Wife Arrested, Beaten
After she took pictures of her husband’s arrest, which Bitter Winter published, Bakyt Zharykbassova was also detained and mistreated by the police.
Pakistan: Government Criticized for Not Supporting Hinglaj Mata Mandir
More than one million visit the Hindu shrine every year. Yet the central government “would not spend a penny” for needed work there, Senator says.
El Salvador: No Taxes on Wine Imported for Use in Catholic Masses
The Parliament voted unanimously to exempt the Catholic Church from the heavy duties imposed on the importation of alcoholics.
Court of Rome: Jehovah’s Witnesses “Ostracism” Is Not Illegal
Judges confirmed that counseling members to shun ex-members is part of both corporate religious liberty and the individual right to choose who to associate with
U.S. Supreme Court Cancels California Donor-Disclosure Rules
As the Supreme Court itself stated in its majority opinion, the decision also protects controversial religious organizations.