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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
US Government Moves to Protect Employees’ Freedom of Faith
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s restored quorum and the Office of Personnel Management’s sweeping guidance signal a new chapter for faith-based rights in the American workplace.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
After 27 Years, USCIRF Warns: Religious Freedom Worldwide Is Under Siege
One-third of nations now criminalize faith, as USCIRF urges renewed global leadership to defend the right to believe.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Two-Thirds of Global Population Faces Threats to Religious Freedom, New Report Finds
Billions of people in 62 countries could face persecution and discrimination for practicing their faith as religious freedom declines worldwide.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious Commitment Shows Signs of Rebound Across America
The share of Americans who see religion’s influence rising has surged to 31 percent—the highest in 15 years.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Celebrating Latter-day Saint President Russell M. Nelson’s Remarkable Life
From pioneering open-heart surgery to transforming The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his dual mission of saving lives and souls reshaped medicine and faith over the course of a century of service to mankind.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Justice Department Wields FACE Act to Defend the Right to Worship
With antisemitism rising, the DOJ aims to bar harassment of synagogues—setting a precedent for mosques, churches and other faith communities.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Lawmakers Push US to Enforce Sanctions on Religious Freedom Violators
A new House resolution demands America stop turning a blind eye to systematic assaults on religious liberty abroad.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Los Angeles Marks 44th International Day of Peace with Interfaith Solidarity March
Clergy, scholars and activists from across traditions rallied Angelenos against war and hate in a march from St. Basil Catholic Church to the Islamic Center of Southern California—and all in the name of peace.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Pew Study Finds Many Atheists and Agnostics Quietly Hold Belief in God and the Afterlife
A sweeping Pew survey reveals that religious “nones” often embrace spirituality despite rejecting religion. Nearly half believe in God and many see themselves as spiritual beings.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Faith at Work: OPM Declares Religious Freedom a Federal Workplace Priority
The federal government has drawn a new line: Religious freedom in the workplace isn’t optional—it’s a civil right.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Research Reveals: The More Educated Americans Are, the More Religious They Become
Think education erodes faith? The data proves otherwise.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Church Attendance and Faith Surge in Wake of Pandemic, National Study Finds
A five-year national survey finds Americans reconnecting with faith, boosting church attendance, service and study. Even former “nones” are coming to church.
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RECOGNITION
Defining Religion
David Bennett’s bright yellow tie was sprinkled with small white lambs, and several times, as he prepared for his speech at the new Advanced Scientology Church for Australia and South Asia, someone commented about it.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Freedom Fighters
Dates matter—especially when freedom has been in the balance. In the tumultuous history of Eastern and Central Europe, Hungarians have a chronology of freedom. 1848-49, the Hungarian Revolution against Austria. 1949, the takeover of Eastern Europe by Soviet communism. 1956, Hungary’s revolt against the Soviets. 1989, the fall of communist domination of Hungary.
RECOGNITION
Young Love in London Overcomes Religious Prejudice
Friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of Scientology of London to celebrate not only the first legal English wedding to be performed by the religion but a bold statement about religious liberty for all British subjects.
