Tag #Religious Freedom

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Shrinking Jewish Communities in East Germany: A Struggle for Survival

The closure of a Jewish community center in Schwerin, Germany, exemplifies the decline of Jewish communities in East Germany, caused by emigration of young people seeking better opportunities, limited resources, and lingering antisemitism, highlighting systemic challenges for these communities.

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Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday: Succession Dispute with China Escalates

On his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced that his founded Gaden Phodrang Trust will choose his successor, rejecting Chinese involvement; this decision highlights a long-standing conflict over Tibetan autonomy and the future of Tibetan Buddhism under increasing Chinese influence and assimilatio...

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Melbourne Synagogue Firebombed Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

A synagogue in Melbourne, Australia was firebombed on Friday evening while 20 people were inside preparing for Sabbath; no one was injured, and police are investigating the incident alongside other acts of violence and are examining the suspect's 'intention and ideology' to determine if it qualifies...

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Tibetan Monastery Under Siege: China's Grip on Aba County Tightens

A BBC reporter in Aba County, Sichuan Province, describes the tense situation in a Tibetan monastery under heavy Chinese surveillance, where even speaking about the Dalai Lama is risky, highlighting the ongoing struggle to preserve Tibetan culture and identity amid Chinese control.

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Dalai Lama Announces Succession Plan, Defying China

The Dalai Lama announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after his death, granting sole authority to the Gaden Phodrang Trust to recognize his reincarnation, directly challenging potential Chinese interference in the process, highlighting the ongoing tension between the Tibetan ...

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Texas Law Mandates Ten Commandments in Public Schools, Faces Legal Challenge

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB-10, mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms starting September 1st, affecting 5.5 million students and sparking a class-action lawsuit alleging a First Amendment violation.

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Victoria Forms Anti-Hate Taskforce After Melbourne Antisemitic Attacks

Following antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, including an arson attack on a synagogue and the storming of a restaurant, the Victorian government will create a new anti-hate taskforce to address rising antisemitism. A Sydney man has been charged with arson.

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Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Exacerbates Tensions with China

On his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama, in Dharamshala, India, reiterated his wish to reincarnate and designated his institution to recognize his successor, prompting further friction with China which asserts its authority over the process, while receiving global support from leaders including those f...

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Antisemitic Attacks Rock Melbourne

In Melbourne, Australia, a man set fire to a synagogue during Shabbat dinner on Friday night, while a separate group of protesters stormed an Israeli restaurant; police are investigating potential links to terrorism, amid rising antisemitic attacks.

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Dalai Lama Announces Succession Plan to Counter Chinese Interference

The Dalai Lama, at 89, announced that his successor will be chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust he founded, to prevent Chinese interference in selecting the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Attack on Leman Magazine Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression in Turkey

Following an alleged depiction of Muhammed in its June 26th issue, Leman magazine in Turkey was attacked by a mob, resulting in four arrests and highlighting concerns about freedom of expression and the misuse of religious sentiment.

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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was fired for violating a morality clause in his contract after a parent reported his husband's obituary; a parent-organized petition with 1,500 signatures supports Richards.

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