Tag #Religious Freedom

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Mishkan's Enduring Legacy: A Testament Against Antisemitism

The Mishkan, or Tabernacle, served as both a sanctuary and a testament to God's unwavering covenant with the Israelites, symbolizing forgiveness and redemption even after the golden calf incident; this historical context is linked to the current global surge of antisemitism and moral decay, emphasiz...

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Nicaragua: Government Crackdown on Religious Freedom During Lent

In Nicaragua, priests face government restrictions on religious activities during Lent and Holy Week, including limitations on processions and sermons, with non-compliance leading to warnings, imprisonment, or exile; this is part of a broader pattern of suppressing religious freedom, as documented b...

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Organized Crime Allegedly Fuels Surge in Australian Antisemitic Attacks

Australian police linked 14 antisemitic firebombings since October 7, 2023, to an organized crime group using explosives, prompting a surge in online hate speech and attempts to dismiss the attacks as a hoax despite evidence targeting Jewish institutions.

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Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop

Metropolitan John of Korçë was elected as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania by the Holy Synod on Sunday, following the death of Archbishop Anastasios on January 25th; his enthronement is scheduled for March 29th.

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Mandatory Iftar at Berlin School Sparks Controversy

A mandatory iftar dinner for 7th graders at Berlin's Carl-Zuckmayer Secondary School on March 28th sparked controversy, with parents and officials criticizing the event's compulsory nature and questioning its compliance with state neutrality laws regarding religious practices in public schools.

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Mandatory Iftar at Berlin School Sparks Controversy

A mandatory iftar dinner for 7th graders at Berlin's Carl-Zuckmayer secondary school sparked controversy, prompting criticism for violating the school's neutrality and freedom of religion principles, despite the Neukölln mayor stating that religious events are normal in the diverse district.

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Israel Supreme Court Blocks Centralized Rabbi Appointments

Israel's Supreme Court blocked Religious Services Minister Michael Malkieli's plan to centralize the appointment of local rabbis, returning the power to local municipal councils, ensuring better representation of diverse communities and promoting religious freedom.

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Yeshiva University Approves LGBTQ+ Student Club After Years-Long Legal Battle

Yeshiva University, after years of legal battles, has approved an LGBTQ+ student club, Hareni, marking a significant shift in its policy toward LGBTQ+ students following an alleged homophobic assault on campus and a change in campus recruitment strategies.

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Islam and French Republican Values: A Convergence of Principles

During Ramadan, a French Muslim author explores the convergence between Islamic principles and French republican values, arguing that recognizing the shared concept of unity ('tawhid') can foster social cohesion and mutual understanding.

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India's Holi Festival: Officials' Statements Spark Concerns of Religious Extremism

Ahead of the Holi festival in India, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and police officers made inflammatory statements targeting Muslims, advising them to pray at home to avoid Holi celebrations; this sparked widespread condemnation and comparisons to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq.

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Burke Family Disrupts D.C. Gala, Protesting Teacher's Imprisonment

The Burke family, whose son Enoch was jailed for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns, disrupted a Washington D.C. gala dinner attended by the Irish Taoiseach, leading to their removal by security and police; the family maintains their son's actions were justified by his religious beliefs.

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CPAC to Launch Antisemitism Center in Israel

CPAC is launching a center to combat antisemitism in Israel, demonstrated by the upcoming visit of CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp and Senior Fellow Mercedes Schlapp, who will meet with Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli; the visit aims to show solidarity with Israel and combat rising hate and misinformatio...

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