Tag #Religious Freedom

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Minnesota Law Barring Religious Colleges From State Program Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal judge blocked a Minnesota law that prevented religious colleges requiring students to sign faith statements from participating in a state program offering free college credit to high schoolers, citing a violation of religious freedom.

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Tigray Court Upholds Right to Wear Hijab in Schools

A Tigray court ruled that Muslim girls can wear hijabs to school in Aksum, reversing a ban that prevented them from attending classes and taking exams since November; the ruling followed a petition by the Tigray Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.

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Jerusalem Freezes Patriarchate Accounts, Sparking International Outrage

The Jerusalem municipality froze the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate's bank accounts due to a property tax dispute, causing immediate financial paralysis and international condemnation, highlighting broader tensions and the dwindling Christian population in Jerusalem.

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Texas Ten Commandments School Display Law Blocked by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Texas blocked a state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it unconstitutional and potentially creating an awkward situation in classrooms. The decision follows similar rulings in Arkansas and Louisiana and is expected to be appealed to the Supreme ...

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Qatari Baha'i Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

A Qatari court sentenced Remy Rouhani, leader of the Baha'i community, to five years in prison for social media posts deemed to question Islamic foundations; this follows UN concerns about the unequal treatment of Baha'is in Qatar.

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San Antonio Native American Suit Challenges River Development

Native Americans in San Antonio are suing the city to prevent the removal of trees along a river used for centuries in spiritual ceremonies, claiming the city's plan to repair the river wall violates their religious rights.

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Terengganu Tightens Friday Prayer Attendance Rules, Sparking Concerns

Terengganu, Malaysia, is strictly enforcing a 2016 Sharia law requiring Muslim men to attend Friday prayers, punishable by fines up to €600 or two years imprisonment for unjustified absences; this is enforced through mosque posters and stricter patrols, reflecting a broader trend of religious conser...

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Texas Ten Commandments School Display Law Blocked by Federal Judge

A Texas federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against a state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, citing a lack of historical precedent and religious neutrality, aligning with prior rulings in Louisiana and Arkansas.

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Dutch Calvinist Party Excludes Women from Election List

The Reformed Political Party (SGP) in the Netherlands, a Calvinist party founded in 1918, excluded women from its candidate list for the October 29 elections due to its interpretation of biblical principles, causing conflict with the Dutch Constitution's prohibition of gender discrimination.

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Spanish Bishops Defend Religious Freedom Amid Jumilla's Ban on Muslim Celebrations

The Spanish Bishops' Conference criticizes Jumilla's ban on Muslim religious celebrations in public facilities, citing Spain's constitutional right to religious freedom, while acknowledging limitations when this right infringes upon other fundamental rights or threatens democracy.

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Hertfordshire Summer Camp Cancelled Amidst Concerns Over Charity's Alleged Extremist Ties

The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission's summer camp, Camp Wilayah, for children aged nine to fourteen in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, has been canceled following public outcry and safety concerns regarding the charity's alleged support for the Iranian regime and anti-Semitic statements. The cancellation wa...

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Quebec Defends Bill 21 at Supreme Court Amidst Challenges to Section 33

Quebec is defending its Bill 21, which bans religious symbols in the public sector, at the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing that the challengers' arguments have failed previously and are attempting to circumvent the proper use of Section 33 of the Charter, the notwithstanding clause. The case involv...

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