The notorious Alexander Dvorkin and some of his friends claimed they are those who are persecuted—by the U.S. and Bitter Winter.
Religious Liberty
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.
Pakistani Christian Accused of Blasphemy Now on Bail
These days good news is rare in the field of religious liberty. But while the case of Pakistan remains serious, good news should be heralded.
Music, Education, and Freedom of Religion or Belief
A music teacher with extensive academic experience reflects on what music has to do with global education and human rights.
Why Are Mr. Bean, and Christian Churches, Opposing Scotland’s New Hate Speech Law?
Catholics, Evangelicals, and famous comedians all claim that the draft “Hate Crime and Public Order Bill” threatens free speech and religious liberty.
French Anti-Extremism Law: Rebelle(s) Interview with Massimo Introvigne
While the French Parliament continues its discussion of the draft bill, on February 6 the magazine interviewed Bitter Winter’s editor-in-chief.
How Taxes May Be Misused to Persecute Spiritual Minorities
Interestingly enough, tax-based crackdown on spiritual movements started in France and Taiwan in the same year, 1996.
Denmark: “Translation Law” vs. Religious Liberty
Protestants and Roman Catholics are protesting a new law that would compel all religious bodies to translate into Danish and publish in advance their sermons.