Religion (including the presence of a Polish Pope) was not the only factor leading to the fall of Eastern European Communism, but certainly played a role. There were also religious consequences, from Russia to China.
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The Global Religious Liberty Community Gathers to Denounce Religious Liberty Crisis in Japan
As the year comes to an end, leaders from the academic, human rights, and religious activism’s world come together to express concern for what is happening in the Asian country.
Te Tamari no Atua: A Christmas Letter from Bitter Winter
Gauguin’s iconic nativity is also an apology for religious liberty. And we ask you all to support religious liberty this Christmas.
Is Genocide Being Performed Against Ahmadis in Pakistan?
What intention does the project of preventing a whole portion of humanity from being born reveal? Some religious fanatics advocate it. Time to investigate.
UN Human Rights Committee: Jehovah’s Witnesses Brochures Teaching “Shunning” Should Not Be Banned
Russia had declared two publications “extremist.” The ban violates article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the UN HRC said.
A Psychobiography of Tamara de Lempicka and a New Look at Her Religious Paintings
In a new book, Italian psychologist Chiara Luzi reveals new details on “Mother Superior,” “Saint Antoine,” and the painter’s mental problems.
Eritrea and Justice Long Delayed: Jehovah’s Witnesses and a Somber 30th Anniversary
On October 25, 1994, a presidential decree stripped members of the religious organization of Eritrean citizenship and inaugurated decades of persecution.
A Reflection on Jammu and Kashmir Elections: Will Kashmiri Pandits Finally Find Peace?
The elections of the Legislative Assembly of this divided and tormented region were not just about choosing representatives but reclaiming peace and inclusivity.
Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 5. State-Sponsored Deprogramming
Children whose parents are NRMs members are dealt with by anti-cult “counselors” in their schools.
Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 4. Enactment of New Laws
After the Abe assassination, statutes limiting the freedom of “controversial” religions to solicit donations further endangered religious liberty.