Christians are commanded, commissioned, and called to combat all religious persecution, international human rights attorney Knox Thames told a gathering at Dallas Baptist University (DBU) on Tuesday. Two-thirds of the global population live in countries that restrict the free practice of faith, Thames informed the Global Religious Freedom Gathering, sponsored by Christians Against All Persecution and DBU’s Center for Global Religious Freedom. The gathering of diverse experts at DBU also fea...| The Roys Report
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging China to release an estimated 20 house church pastors and leaders arrested since Oct. 10. But despite evidence to the contrary, China claimed yesterday that its government is protecting religious freedoms. “The Chinese government governs religious affairs in accordance with law, protects the religious freedom of the citizens and the normal religious activities,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Monday at a regular briefing, MSN reported.| The Roys Report
By Marianna Richardson, Director of Communications for the G20 Interfaith Forum – – – At the International Religious Freedom Summit, Brett Scharffs, Professor of Law at J. Reuben Clark Law School and director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies and a member of the IF20 board, focused…| Viewpoints
By Marianna Richardson, Director of Communications for the G20 Interfaith Forum – – – Elder Ulisses Soares, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at both the Global Faith Forum and the International Religious Freedom Summit 2025 during the first week in February. During both…| Viewpoints
By Marianna Richardson, Director of Communications for the G20 Interfaith Forum – – – Vice President Vance made an appearance and gave a significant speech at the IRF Summit. He pointed out that fostering a culture in which faith can thrive allows men and women to fully appreciate and respect…| Viewpoints