Certains politiciens et médias ont récemment insisté sur le fait que les « dérives sectaires » auraient augmenté pendant la crise du COVID-19. Leurs affirmations ont été accueillies avec un sain scepticisme suisse.
Religious Liberty
French Anti-Cultism Exported to Switzerland
Some politicians and media insisted that “cultic deviances” increased during the COVID-19 crisis. Their claims were met with healthy Swiss skepticism.
181 Association of Disciples Members Arrested in Ningxia
Local authorities claim this is a fruit of their model policy of offering large rewards to those who denounce devotees of banned religious groups.
French Law on “Separatism”: Amendment Battles in the Senate
Positive and negative changes have been introduced, and some passed, at the Commission on Laws stage. The text will go to the Senate’s floor on March 30.
Why the Anti-Mormon Donation Lawsuit Endangers Religious Liberty—of All
Ex-Mormon billionaire James Huntsman sues the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He wants back what he donated in 24 years.
The Ghent Jehovah’s Witnesses Decision: Dangers for Religious Liberty
Contrary to other courts in several countries, the Belgian judges dangerously intruded into the internal organization of a religious group.
Russian Repression of Religious Minorities Promoted in Paris
The notorious Alexander Dvorkin and some of his friends claimed they are those who are persecuted—by the U.S. and Bitter Winter.
Anti-Cultism in France: Old/New Risks for Religious Liberty?
The COVID pandemic, QAnon, and debates on “separatism” have revitalized the French anti-cult structure MIVILUDES. Folk statistics may lead to bad choices.
Artistic Freedom, Religious Liberty, and Censorship
A book by an Italian curator raises important question on whether “offensive” art should really be excluded from museums and exhibitions.
French Law on “Separatism”: Where We Are
Passed in first reading by the National Assembly, the law is now in the Senate. The text is better than the original draft, but problems remain.