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Germany news

Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm DW 05/08/2025

Two men are on trial in Denmark for burning a Quran, marking the first application of a new law against improper treatment of religious texts.
#catholic-church
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Catholic Church vows to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law requiring them report confessions to cops

The Catholic Church will excommunicate priests who report child abuse heard in confession due to a new Washington state law.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priests

Father Fabricio feels emasculated by government threats, forcing him to restrict his religious expressions and pastoral duties.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Catholic Church vows to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law requiring them report confessions to cops

The Catholic Church will excommunicate priests who report child abuse heard in confession due to a new Washington state law.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priests

Father Fabricio feels emasculated by government threats, forcing him to restrict his religious expressions and pastoral duties.
more#catholic-church
#supreme-court
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Wrestles With Challenge to Affordable Care Act Over Free Preventive Care

The Supreme Court is divided over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's mandate for free preventive care.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court signals support for parents who object to LGBTQ books in Maryland school system

Supreme Court likely to favor parents' rights to opt children out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, citing First Amendment concerns.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Wrestles With Challenge to Affordable Care Act Over Free Preventive Care

The Supreme Court is divided over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's mandate for free preventive care.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court signals support for parents who object to LGBTQ books in Maryland school system

Supreme Court likely to favor parents' rights to opt children out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, citing First Amendment concerns.
more#supreme-court
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court

Kim Davis continues to appeal her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, now seeking a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
#secularism
Europe politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

Berlin's proposal to abolish its Neutrality Act reignites debates on religious freedom and secularism in public life.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

Berlin's proposal to abolish its Neutrality Act reignites debates on religious freedom and secularism in public life.
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#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why

Rev. Jim Rigby is preparing for potential immigration raids on his church, highlighting the impact of policy changes on religious freedom and asylum seekers.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

First Amendment lawsuit targets immigration detentions in places of worship

Churches are suing the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in places of worship, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why

Rev. Jim Rigby is preparing for potential immigration raids on his church, highlighting the impact of policy changes on religious freedom and asylum seekers.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

First Amendment lawsuit targets immigration detentions in places of worship

Churches are suing the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in places of worship, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
more#immigration
#islamophobia
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Suspect in France mosque attack that killed Malian man on the run

The attack on a Muslim man in France has sparked widespread outcry and calls for justice against Islamophobia.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Suspect in France mosque attack that killed Malian man on the run

The attack on a Muslim man in France has sparked widespread outcry and calls for justice against Islamophobia.
more#islamophobia
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina's attorney general seeks to overturn Columbia's ban on conversion therapy, citing violations of state law and religious rights for counselors.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

JD Vance had exchange of opinions' with senior cardinal, Vatican says

The US Vice President discussed international conflicts and immigration with Vatican officials, amid concerns over administration policies.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

The Restoration of Freedom Act may allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals under the pretext of protecting religious freedom.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

ACLU and LGBTQ+ groups defend Maryland schools' LGBTQ+ curriculum in Supreme Court filing

The ACLU supports a school district's decision not to allow opt-outs from LGBTQ+ themed reading materials in their curriculum.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

Georgia lawmakers are debating a bill that may enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people under the guise of protecting religious freedom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

The Restoration of Freedom Act may allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals under the pretext of protecting religious freedom.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

ACLU and LGBTQ+ groups defend Maryland schools' LGBTQ+ curriculum in Supreme Court filing

The ACLU supports a school district's decision not to allow opt-outs from LGBTQ+ themed reading materials in their curriculum.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

Georgia lawmakers are debating a bill that may enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people under the guise of protecting religious freedom.
more#lgbtq-rights
#unification-church
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Japanese court orders the Unification Church to be dissolved

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered to dissolve due to serious accusations of manipulative practices and links to the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved DW 03/25/2025

Japanese court revokes Unification Church's legal status, ending its tax-exempt status and requiring asset liquidation.
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1 month ago
UK news

Japan: Unification Church to be dissolved after court order DW 03/25/2025

Japanese court revokes Unification Church's legal status, stripping it of tax exemptions and requiring asset liquidation following Abe's assassination investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Tokyo court orders dissolution of Moonies' Unification Church

Japan's court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church due to manipulative practices linked to an assassination investigation.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Japanese court orders the Unification Church to be dissolved

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered to dissolve due to serious accusations of manipulative practices and links to the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved DW 03/25/2025

Japanese court revokes Unification Church's legal status, ending its tax-exempt status and requiring asset liquidation.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Japan: Unification Church to be dissolved after court order DW 03/25/2025

Japanese court revokes Unification Church's legal status, stripping it of tax exemptions and requiring asset liquidation following Abe's assassination investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Tokyo court orders dissolution of Moonies' Unification Church

Japan's court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church due to manipulative practices linked to an assassination investigation.
more#unification-church
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Yeshiva University Recognizes L.G.B.T.Q. Club After Lengthy Battle

Yeshiva University will officially recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. club after years of legal disputes, marking a significant change in its policy.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Homeless man, 49, leaves trail of destruction in spree targeting NYC Buddhist, Taoist temples: cops

A man vandalized multiple Buddhist and Taoist temples in Lower Manhattan, leading to hate crime charges.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

U.S. Department of Justice backs Christian church suing California city

Federal support strengthens church's lawsuit against zoning denial in Santa Ana.
Allegations include violation of religious land use rights under RLUIPA.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Donald Trump says 'I love the Irish' as Taoiseach Micheal Martin presents him with bowl of shamrock in White House

The Burke family protests against perceived religious freedom violations in Ireland.
Europe news
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Behemoth's Nergal acquitted of "offending religious feelings" for penis crucifix

Nergal wins appeal against charges of offending religious feelings in Poland related to a sex-toy crucifix sculpture.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Middle East: Hamas threatens to kill hostages if war resumes DW 03/07/2025

Israel allows limited access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan for specific groups while ensuring no restrictions on Israeli citizens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Thought crime' and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance's Europe claims stand up?

Vance's speech highlighted perceived infringements on individual liberties in the UK regarding religious expressions near abortion clinics.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Is Indonesia cracking down on atheism? DW 02/06/2025

Indonesia's Constitutional Court reaffirms that official documentation must reflect religious beliefs, sidelining atheists and non-believers.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bangladesh: Are human rights eroding under Muhammad Yunus? DW 12/30/2024

Muhammad Yunus and Jake Sullivan discussed the protection of human rights amid rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The politics behind India's beef bans DW 12/23/2024

The Assam government ban on beef consumption reflects ongoing societal tensions between religious beliefs and personal dietary rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

The Texas board approved a Bible-based curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, for elementary schools, causing significant controversy over religious freedom and diversity.
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