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Religious Liberty
Five Jehovah’s Witnesses Sentenced to Two Years in Jail in Algeria for Sharing Their Faith
Their teachings are accused of “endangering the unity of the nation.” It is a clear violation of international principles on freedom of religion or belief.
Guangdong, Shengja Church: Leaders Sentenced for “Illegal Business Operations”
Printing and selling for a small fee Christian literature is now regarded as sufficient to throw fraud charges at house church preachers and elders.
No Country for Astrologers: Russian Duma Set to Ban Astrology from Media
A law proposal would prohibit broadcasting horoscopes and “magic-based predictions” in all media.
The Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe: Some Comments from a Sociologist of Religions
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.
Thailand, China’s United Front and the “Buddha Teeth Diplomacy”
Bringing abroad Buddhist relics kept in China is used as a tool for Chinese propaganda and for spreading the lie that the CCP promotes religious liberty.
La caduta del comunismo nell’Europa orientale. Qualche commento di un sociologo delle religioni
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.
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.