Survivors of religious persecution were recognized at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom on July 24, 2018.
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Brownback opens religious freedom summit with plea to fight persecution
“Religious freedom is ... a right given by God," said the U.S. religious freedom ambassador at the State Department ministerial.
Stop the ‘weaponization’ of religion in Pakistani politics
For Pakistan’s religious minorities, the run-up to today's elections has been terrifying. But without sustained pressure, they may soon face an existential threat, USCIRF says.
Eritrean Christians released from shipping container prisons
Eritrea freed 35 Christian prisoners under a new peace pact with Ethiopia, but hundreds remain imprisoned.
Study: Believers spend less, make fewer impulse purchases
A series of five studies show that grocery spending decreases as religiosity rises.
They thought houses of worship would let the homeless park. They were wrong.
An idea to grant "safe parking" to people living in cars in L.A. yields a bare 30 spots.
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Indonesia passes anti-terrorism law after suicide attacks on churches
The anti-terror law expands the power of Indonesia’s military and police to take further actions against potential terrorists and those spreading radical ideology.
Trinidad and Tobago’s religious leaders call on government to uphold anti-LGBT laws
After the country’s high court declared anti-gay laws to be unconstitutional, many religious leaders are doubling down on their opposition to same-sex marriage.
Church of England plans to test aspiring clergy for skills, aptitude — and narcissism
LONDON (RNS) — Better psychological profiling of clergy, experts say, can help to spot pathologies such as narcissism and Machiavellianism that can turn pastors into rivals of the God they purport to serve.
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Mormons and guns: It’s time to set limits
After Sunday's LDS Church shooting, isn't it time for Mormons to take a closer look at the role of guns in our culture?
Fifty years later, scientist’s finding on birth control still challenges Catholic teaching
(RNS) — Many Catholic theologians warn that preserving an unscientific stance on birth control will weaken the Catholic Church's credibility on all sexual issues, not just birth control.
Why Sacha Baron Cohen matters
Sacha Baron Cohen is hilarious. Or, maybe he isn’t.
