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Persecution of the Unification Church in Japan Is an Attack on All Religious Freedom
Spurred by a religious “deprogrammer”—code word for bigoted brainwasher—Japan’s attacks make millions wonder: Why does the government have any role in religion at all?
RECOGNITION
It Took a Long Fight, But Scientology Is Riding High Down Under
Forty-one years ago, Scientology was fully recognized as a religion in Australia, and today’s anniversary is a reminder of the fight for religious freedom everywhere.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Bipartisan Congressional Vote Reauthorizes US Commission on International Religious Freedom for Two More Years
Responsible for monitoring the universal right to religious freedom worldwide, USCIRF’s reauthorization was signed into law by the President against a backdrop of a survey showing a new high of governmental restrictions on religion.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religions Take to LA Streets in Solidarity Against Hate
The march—hosted by Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice—was comprised of faith leaders and representatives drawn together by a common goal, to take a stand against bigotry, hate and violence.