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Bulgaria expelled a senior cleric and other priests from the Russian Church in Sofia

The Bulgarian authorities expelled the head of the Russian Church in the country - Vasian Zmeev. This was reported to TASS by the Russian Embassy in Bulgaria. "Bulgarian authorities consider Father Vasian to be a...

HR and Religious Freedom Experts Decry Government Persecution of Minority Religion in Japan

TORINO, Italy (September 19, 2023) — Bitter Winter, a magazine of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), has been following the Japanese government’s unusual and intrusive investigation of a minority religion, which...

Break the silence on persecuted Christians

MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen held a conference and exhibition at the European Parliament to denounce the silence surrounding the suffering of persecuted Christians worldwide. The EU must take stronger action against violations of freedom of religion, especially in Africa where lives are lost due to this silence.

Abaya Ban in French Schools Reopens Contentious Laïcité Debate and Deep Divisions

The ban on the abaya in French schools has sparked controversy and protests. The government aims to eliminate religious differences in education.

Moscow Patriarch Cyril: Russia still has a lot of work to do, I’m not afraid to say it – on a global scale

On September 12, to the ringing of bells, the Russian Patriarch Cyril, in the presence of members of the government of St. Petersburg and "participants of the special military operation", carried with lithium the...

The Russian Archimandrite Vasian (Zmeev) banned from entering North Macedonia?

The chairman of the Russian church in Sofia, Archimandrite Vasian (Zmeev), has been banned from entering North Macedonia, several Macedonian publications report. The publications refer to sources from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

Proposed law against the public burning of holy scriptures in Denmark

Denmark is a peaceful country where laws are respected, and the society practices an age-old proverb; One can always agree to disagree. This mindset has helped Danes to avoid big differences, minimise societal conflicts and live a rather peaceful life. The cornerstone of accepting the differing opinions is the notion of unlimited freedom of expression. It means that people can say anything, they please. It has worked because Denmark has been a mono-cultural, mono-ethnic, and a Christian nation for nearly one thousand years. That attitude, however, has also created an underlying intolerance and hostility towards other cultures, faiths and living styles, especially towards Muslim communities and Islam.

Russia’s criminal bombing of the Odesa Cathedral: Assessing the damages

An interview with Architect Volodymyr Meshcheriakov, who led the rebuilding of the historical church in 2000–2010, destroyed by Stalin in the 1930s By Dr Ievgeniia Gidulianova Bitter Winter (14.09.2023) - In August 2023, less than a month...

Turning Disaster into Hope, The 9/11 Catalyst for Scientology’s Global Humanitarian Reach

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, September 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- The cataclysmic aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack was a pivotal moment for Volunteer Ministers, underscoring that regardless of the severity of the situation, "Something can be done...

23 Spanish-speaking Jewish communities worldwide demand the deletion of a derogatory definition

All representative institutions of the Spanish-speaking Jewish communities support the initiative. The removal of the definition of "Jew" as "avaricious or usurious person" is requested, as well as the definition of "judiada" as "a...

Five Russian Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to 30 years in prison in all

Discover the ongoing persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, where believers face imprisonment for practicing their faith in private.

The Dance of Religion and Technology, Unveiling Scientology’s Unique Intersection at the 20th Annual EASR Conference

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, September 7, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s ever-evolving landscape of religion and technology, the traditional notion of conflict between the two is being challenged by a more nuanced perspective, and Scientology, according to scholars,...

Odesa Transfiguration Cathedral, international uproar about Putin’s missile strike (II)

Bitter Winter (09.01.2023) - 23 July 2023 was a Black Sunday for the city of Odesa and for Ukraine. When Ukrainians and the rest of the world woke up, they discovered with horror and anger...

The Orthodox Cathedral of Odesa destroyed by Putin’s missile strike: calls for funding its restoration (I)

Bitter Winter (31.08.2023) - On the night of 23 July 2023, the Russian Federation launched a massive missile attack on the center of Odesa which created quite dramatic damages to the Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral. International...

Scientology volunteers at Health Fair in Denmark do their part before International Overdose Awareness Day

COPENHAGEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, August 30, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- A contingent of deeply concerned Scientology volunteers with the Copenhagen chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World recently brought their urgent "Say No to Drugs" initiative to a...

Denmark takes steps to give jail time for public Quran burnings

The Danish government believes that such acts are causing harm to the nation's interests and putting citizens at risk abroad. Under the proposed legislation desecrating the Quran or Bible would become an offense with...

Sweden will not ban Koran burning

Such a change would require a constitutional amendment. Prime Minister Ulf Kristerson said his country has no plans, like Denmark, to ban Koran burning. "Each country exposed to acute threats chooses its own way to...

Fostering Unity and Celebrating Diversity, Scientology Representative Addresses European Sikh Organization Inauguration

President of the European Office of the Church of Scientology delivered a moving speech at the inauguration ceremony of the European Sikh Organization, emphasizing unity and shared values.

Breaking Barriers to Peace, Multi-Faith Organizations Unite Against Religiously Motivated Violence

Religions for Peace and United Religions Initiative are deepening their collaboration to prevent religiously motivated violence globally. Join their efforts for lasting peace.

Fostering Peace, OSCE Human Rights Boss Stresses Interfaith Dialogue’s Vital Role

WARSAW, August 22nd, 2023 – The beautiful fabric of interfaith and interreligious dialogue is intertwined with the threads of various faith traditions. Each of the religions, large or small, contributes to upholding the right...

A Pskov priest consecrated an eight-meter monument to Stalin

The Veliky Luki Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church will check the actions of the rector of the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God All Tsaritsa in the village...
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2 minutes for believers of all faiths in prison in Russia

At the end of July, the Court of Cassation upheld the 2 years and 6 months in prison sentence against Aleksandr Nikolaev. The court had found him guilty of participating in the activities of an extremist organization,...

Hate speech and intolerance: the case of a philosophical yoga school (II)

Discover the alarming collaboration between PROTEX and Pablo Salum in Argentina's anti-cult movement, as they target religious communities. Read more.

Experts resolve Global Stand against violence for Belief: Remembering Victims

GENEVA (18 August 2023) – On the occasion of the International Day to commemorate victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief, a group of UN experts* issued the following joint statement:  “In...

Hate speech and intolerance: the case of a philosophical yoga school (I)

On 12 August 2022, in the evening, about sixty people in their sixties were attending a quiet philosophy class in a coffee shop located on the ground-floor of a ten-floor building in the State...
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