By Micheal Swain, Executive Director, Freedom of Religion South Africa – – – Michael Swain …| Viewpoints
The latest volume of the Australian Journal of Law and Religion has been published (and is freely available online here.) The Table of Contents is below- always worth reading! Contents- Volume 6, 2…| Law and Religion Australia
Vor Finnlands höchstem Gericht wird heute die letzte Berufung im Fall Päivi Räsänen verhandelt. Die Staatsanwaltschaft fordert eine Verurteilung, aufgrund von Räsänen Äußerungen in einem X-Post mit Bibelzitat The post Live from Court: Finland’s “Bible Tweet” Case Reaches Supreme Court in Landmark Free Speech Battle appeared first on ADF International.| ADF International
First hearing held in case to officially recognize Easter; presents new opportunity for Egypt to advance religious freedom protections, as petitioners seek to end requirement for millions of Christians to work or attend school on Easter Sunday. ADF International supports the petition to protect Egyptian Christians’ right to worship on Easter in an ancient cradle […] The post Following Prime Minister’s Rejection, Egyptian Christians Petition Government in Case to Recognize Easter Sunday ...| ADF International
In 2015, the journal Hérodote published “Géopolitique des religions au Việt Nam. Les voies multipolaires d’une société civile confessionnelle” (“Religious Geopolitics in Việt Nam: The Multipolar Paths of a Faith-Oriented Civil Society”). In| The Vietnamese Magazine
Thích Minh Tuệ, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk born Lê Anh Tú in 1981 in Hà Tĩnh Province, has become a familiar name to the public. He is known for following the thirteen dhuta practices—an austere monastic discipline that includes walking| The Vietnamese Magazine
In The Supreme Court of the United States ––––––––– Gabriel Olivier, Petitioner, v. City Of Brandon, Mississippi;William A. Thompson, Respondents. ––––––––– On Petition for Writ of Certiorari to theUnited States Court of Appealsfor the Fifth Circuit ––––––––– BRIEF OF UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH MONASTERYAS AMICUS CURIAEIN SUPPORT OF RESPONDENT ––––––––– October 16th, 2025 QUESTION PRESENTED The Supreme Court is voting on ... R...| George Freeman
A call to the Catholic Church, The Vatican, and the Pope, to be more accepting of all forms of love and to help guide us to a better future.| George Freeman
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum – – – On October 20, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum's Anti-Racism Initiative, in partnership with the Group of 78 and the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, held a webinar entitled "Ukraine and Russia: Religion and its Role in the Conflict." Speakers…| Viewpoints
By Ester Lince Napitupulu, Kompas Indonesia Indonesia is promoting Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy at the G20 …| Viewpoints
We believe: Faith is not a crime. Worship is not a crime. Prayer is not a crime. [Chinese] This quote highlighted by CDT Chinese this week is drawn from a statement by the Zion (锡安 Xī’ān) Church following the arrest of dozens of its members last weekend. The full statement, translated by David Cowhig, continues: […]| China Digital Times (CDT)
No Flags At Half Staff Black Pastor John Howard Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA did not mince words. “I am overwhelmed. And I do not celebrate the killing of anyone. Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be assassinated,” he told his congregation. “But I’m overwhelmed seeing the flags of the U.S.A. at half-staff, calling this nation ... Read More The post Whites Mourned Charlie, While Blacks Rebuked Charlie, Why? appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
Let’s be honest, friends: Sunday-school history never prepared us for the many ancient mysteries of the world, like Easter Island, the pyramids, or Malta’s temples. Yet there they stand — colossal stone works scattered across the globe, some aligned so precisely to stars, solstices, and each other’s coordinates you’d think a single mind had drawn the map. How did isolated ... Read More The post Deleted?… Christians Can’t Believe In Aliens appeared first on George Freeman.| George Freeman
A call to the Catholic Church, The Vatican, and the Pope, to be more accepting of all forms of love and to help guide us to a better future.| George Freeman
NRB hosts Office Dedication & Ribbon Cutting to establish the association's new permanent headquarters on Capitol Hill.| NRB
Recent press reports (such as this one from the Guardian) say that an employed teacher at a Victorian Roman Catholic school has taken action against the school for “gender identity” discrimination. The school apparently has refused to allow the teacher, Myka Sanders, who identifies as “non-binary”, to use “Mx” as a title (instead of the … Continue reading Pronouns, employment and religious schools| Law and Religion Australia
I am presenting some material on vilification laws, and this paper deals with some recent cases on “transgender vilification”: Blanch v Smith (Local Court of NSW; 26 Aug 2025) and Denni…| Law and Religion Australia
Explore ancient mysteries of the world, hidden biblical books, and UFO clues that question where we came from and where we’re headed.| George Freeman
The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law and Business will hold its 11th Annual Religious Liberty Lecture on Thursday 11th September 2025 – 5:30pm for 6pm, at St Benedict’s Hall, 104 Broadway, Chippendale, Sydney. A full day Annual Religious Liberty Conference will follow on Friday 12th September 2025 from 9am. More details and … Continue reading Religious Liberty conference at Uni of Notre Dame, Sydney| Law and Religion Australia
Freedom for Faith is holding its annual conference on religious freedom and the law on September 27th, and is offering a student ticket discount. There is a great line-up of speakers- do come along…| Law and Religion Australia
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On July 24, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum hosted its third "Faith in Action: Reflections" webinar, focusing on "Addressing Interreligious Tensions Through Literacy and Enhancing Understanding and Harmony." The discussion brought together diverse faith leaders and practitioners to examine…| Viewpoints
I am presenting a paper on “Hate Speech – Vilification Laws and Threats to Freedom” this week, and a copy is available here to download for those interested. As well as comment on a number of other cases, there is some comment on the recent Wertheim v Haddad s 18C decision, and the litigation involving “Billboard … Continue reading Vilification laws and religious free speech| Law and Religion Australia
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On May 28-29, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum Association hosted Africa Week at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, bringing together global experts to examine complex intersections between traditional belief systems, indigenous rights, and international policy frameworks. The session on…| Viewpoints
By Katherine Marshall, IF20 Vice President – – – Relationships between governments and religious communities take diverse forms in different countries, ranging from virtual theocracies to those that are purposefully secular. A common feature nonetheless has been a focus on executive branches of governments. Thus an ambitious meeting on interfaith…| Viewpoints
A satirical sermon on a number of modern highly-charged topics, ranging from DEI, Oligarch enrichment, and many more.| George Freeman
The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) hosted a series of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) meetings in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 24 to 28, 2025. These meetings aimed to advance interfaith dialogue and policy recommendations for global peacebuilding, religious freedom, and social cohesion. The events were led by…| Viewpoints
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
If passed, the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2024 presents serious risks to churches, Christian schools, businesses owned and run by Christians, and individuals who openly profess their Christian faith.| Australian Christian Lobby
