Posts Tagged ‘religious freedom’Map reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.religious freedomStudy: Religious Hostility Escalates WorldwideTuesday, April 24th, 2012"Among the world's 25 most populous countries -- which account for about 75 percent of the world's population -- restriction on religions substantially increased in eight countries and did not substantially decrease in any," according to the Pew study. Authorities In Laos Arrest Student And Six Thai Christians For Participating In WorshipSaturday, April 21st, 2012In an ongoing series of crackdowns on Christian gatherings in Laos, six Thai Christians and one Lao student have been arrested for holding a worship service in the northern Luang Namtha province. Police Ambush And Bar Worship Service In LaosWednesday, April 18th, 2012In a series of crackdowns, Lao authorities have been raiding and barring church services from taking place in Savannakhet Province. In this case, the Pastor was detained and threatened until he agreed to sign a document promising to discontinue holding church services. Malaysian Minister Says Seminar Addressing Christian Threat Is Governments PrerogativeSaturday, April 7th, 2012Some 300 religious teachers from Johor national schools attended the seminar entitled “Strengthening the Faith: What is the Role of Teachers?”, which was held in the state capital Johor Baru. The seminar had attracted controversy among non-Muslims for focusing on the alleged threat of Christianisation to Islam. Two New International Religious Freedom Commissioners AppointedWednesday, March 28th, 2012Comprised of nine commissioners, USCIRF monitors and advocates for religious freedom abroad wherever that right is being abused. USCIRF also offers policy solutions to improve conditions at the critical juncture of foreign policy, national security, and international religious freedom standards. Threats of Increased Violence during Ramadan; Christians Urged to PrayTuesday, August 2nd, 2011The month of August is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar. This is the start of Ramadan, the time when Muslims purge themselves of sin by fasting from dusk until dawn. This is also a time of increased tension between Muslims following Ramadan, and Non Muslims who do not follow Ramadan. Increased violence during the month of Ramadan is to be expected. Christians Face Public Discrimination by Kandhamal AuthoritiesFriday, July 22nd, 2011Christians are facing discrimination by government officials. Azerbaijan: “I’m the Permission and the Warrant”Thursday, June 16th, 2011Officials in Azerbaijan are persecuting Christians for having religious ceremonies even in private homes Pakistan Political Party Seeks to Expedite Ban on BibleSaturday, June 11th, 2011Muslims trying to expedite ban on Bible claims that it "Causes Humiliation for Muslims" Eritrean Christians Facing ‘Unimaginable Suffering’ in EgyptFriday, June 10th, 2011Eritrean Christians are fleeing to Egypt in hopes of leaving persecution. Persecution seems to follow them wherever they go. It is Time to Prioritize Religious Freedom in U.S. Foreign PolicyThursday, June 9th, 2011A Congressional hearing testimony calling for the US government's increased prioritization and real action towards promoting religious freedom worldwide. Apostolic Coalition call on Cuban government to respect religious freedomFriday, November 19th, 2010 |
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