La religione e la presenza di un Papa polacco non sono state l’unico fattore che ha portato alla caduta del comunismo nell’Europa orientale, ma hanno certamente svolto un loro ruolo. Ci sono state anche conseguenze religiose, dalla Russia alla Cina.
Religious Liberty
Brazil: Supreme Court Allows Crucifixes, Religious Symbols to Be Displayed in Public Buildings
They manifest the “cultural tradition of Brazilian society” and do not violate the principle of separation of religion and the state, the Court said.
Yunnan, New Update on Brother Chang Hao: Out of Jail, but Under Heavy Surveillance
Video cameras, false “cleaners,” and police visits to members of his church try to continuously harass the indomitable preacher.
Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation: Patriarchate of Bulgaria Has No Monopoly on the Use of “Orthodox Church”
The judges found in favor of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church. But both the government and the opposition said they would not accept the decision.
A Sad Christmas and New Year for Christians in Burma: The Army Attacks Again
The Burma army has burned down churches, schools, and even Buddhist monasteries in its effort to eradicate anti-government resistance.
広島から人権を求める叫びが上がる―それは宗教の自由から始まる
その市は平和が常に主張されるべきであることを知っている。宗教または信条の自由もまた、日本および世界中で同様に主張されるべきだ。
Pakistan, Court Rules Ahmadis Cannot Inherit Property from Their Muslim Parents
The decision by the Lahore High Court can also affect other religious minorities.
What Will Happen to Minorities in Syria? A Christian Point of View
A report from the Middle Eastern country sheds light on a desperate situation and some modest signs of hope.
Guangdong, Falun Gong Husband and Wife Get Record Sentence of 10 Years in Jail
Li Zhuozhong and Liao Yuanqun were sentenced for keeping at home, duplicating, and sharing literature of the banned movement.
The Moorish Science Temple of America-1928 and Its Good Work in American Jails: An Appeal
Scholars and human right activists ask that the movement (not to be confused with others with similar names accused of violence) may continue its activities in U.S. correctional facilities.