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Ukraine has moved the celebration of Orthodox Christmas from January 7 to December 25

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The aim of the bill introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky is to "distinguish from the Russian heritage" The Parliament of Ukraine voted yesterday to change the date of the Orthodox celebration of the Nativity of...
Europe

MEPs tell EU Commissioner Věra Jourová that actions to protect religious freedom are far from enough

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The European Parliament discussed the EU's role in promoting freedom of religion outside the EU. MEPs highlighted the need for action and implementation of guidelines to combat religious persecution worldwide.
Africa

Scientology & Human Rights, raising up the next generation at the UN

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Global youth activism for human rights receives recognition as Scientology's Human Rights Office commends Youth for Human Rights Summit. EINPresswire.com/ BRUSSELS-NEW YORK, BRUSSELS-NEW YORK, BELGIUM-USA, July 13, 2023. / The Human Rights Office of the Church of Scientology International...
Europe

Should taxpayers’ money in Belgium go to suspicious anti-cults outfits?

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HRWF (12.07.2023) – On June 26, the Federal Observatory on Cults (CIAOSN / IACSSO), officially known as the “Center for Information and Advice on Harmful Cultic Organizations” and created by the law of June 2,...
FORB

UN Alerts on Surge in Acts of Religious Hatred

Juan Sanchez Gil -
Surge of Religious hatred / In recent times, the world has witnessed a disturbing increase in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred, particularly the desecration of the Holy Quran in certain European and other countries
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States must redouble efforts against intolerance based on religion or belief

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religion or belief / Urgent debate on "the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred as manifested by recurrent desecration of the Holy Quran in some European and other countries"
ECHR

Belgium, Is CIAOSN ‘Cults Observatory’ at odds with principles of the European Court of Human Rights?

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Learn about the controversy surrounding the concept of "cults" and the legality of identifying them. Discover the conflicting views between the Belgian Cult Observatory and the European Court of Human Rights regarding "harmful cultic organizations".
News

United Religions Initiative: Local Cooperation Brings Peace, Resilience, Restoration

Lauren van Ham -
Planting thousands of trees along Malawi’s Lilongwe River; modeling regenerative lifestyles at an eco-village outside Amman, Jordan; banning new oil and gas wells in the US; improving soil health, food security and establishing income...
Asia

The oppression of minorities in Iran, the Azerbaijani community as a symbol of Iranian tragedy

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An international conference entitled "The oppression of Minorities in Iran: The Azeri community as an example "was organised at the European Parliament by the Azeri Front movement organization and Epp group .
Europe

UN Urges Türkiye Not to Deport Persecuted Ahmadi Religious Minority

Juan Sanchez Gil -
GENEVA (5 July 2023) – UN human rights experts* asked Turkiye last Tuesday not to deport over 100 members of a persecuted religious minority who were seized last month at the Turkish-Bulgarian border. They also urged the...
FORB

Russia, A Jehovah’s Witness to serve two years of forced labor

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Read about the case of Dmitriy Dolzhikov, a Jehovah's Witness in Russia who was found guilty of extremism and sentenced to forced labor.
Christianity

Humanitarian thread and secret diplomacy

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By Alexander Soldatov, "Novaya Gazeta" On the occasion of the visit of the Pope's special envoy to Moscow and Kiev According to official reports, the content of Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi's talks in Moscow on June...
International

Bediuzzaman Said Nursi: a Muslim teacher who advocated dialogue

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I would like to illustrate my point by outlining the contributions to the idea and practice of Muslim-Christian dialogue made by two key individuals in recent Turkish history. Long before the Second Vatican Council,...
Christianity

Pope Francis: The Christian does not believe in superstitions, such as magic, cards and horoscopes

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"When you don't understand the word of God, but read horoscopes and consult fortune-tellers, you start to go downhill," he warned some time ago "The Christian does not believe in superstitions, such as magic, (divining)...
Islam

Russian President Putin Condemns Quran Burning in Stockholm, Recalling Historical Lessons

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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently expressed his condemnation of the Quran burning incident in Stockholm, emphasizing Russia's strong stance against religious offenses. This article explores Putin's remarks, the legal repercussions in Russia, and the...
FORB

MEP Peter van Dalen’s Farewell to the European Parliament

Juan Sanchez Gil -
MEP Peter van Dalen (Christian Union) has announced today on his website his departure from the European Parliament, concluding a remarkable tenure spanning over 14 years. Upon the request of the national executive of...
News

German delegate to the OSCE encourages Scientologists to seek FoRB protection when discriminated against by state agencies

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EINPRESSWIRE // OSCE Viena - The protection of freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental pillar of democratic societies, and the issue of tolerance and non-discrimination is a major one that the OSCE – ODIHR approaches with...
America

Argentina and its Yoga School: Happy 85th birthday, Mr Percowicz

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Today, on 29 June, Juan Percowicz, the founder of the Yoga School of Buenos Aires (BAYS), is 85 years old. Last year, six weeks after his birthday, he was arrested with 18 other people from his yoga school...
Christianity

Let’s Redouble our Prayers for Peace! The call of the World Council of Churches

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By Martin Hoegger, Lausanne, Switzerland Geneva, June 21, 2023. In his sermon, during the opening celebration of the central committee of the World Council of Churches, Patriarch Bartholomew (Orthodox Church, Constantinople) did not go easy...
Europe

Giorgia Meloni, “Religious freedom is not a second-class right”

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Religious Freedom / Freedom of Religion or Belief / Good morning to all. I greet and thank "Aid to the Church in Need" for the extraordinary work it has carried out since 1947 and for...
Ahmadiyya

UK Bar Council raises concern over treatment of Ahmadi Muslim lawyers in Pakistan

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The Bar Council is profoundly concerned by recent announcements in parts of Pakistan that Ahmadi Muslims lawyers must renounce their religion in order to practise at the Bar. Both the District Bar Association of...
Christianity

Christians in Syria doomed to disappear in 20 years

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Christians in Syria are doomed to disappear within two decades if the international community does not develop specific policies to protect them. This was the call for urgent assistance from Christian Syrian activists who had...
Christianity

The Russian Church has declared pacifism incompatible with Orthodoxy

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The Russian Orthodox Church claims that pacifism is incompatible with the teachings of the Orthodox Church, as evidenced by its presence in heretical teachings. This is stated in the materials for the meeting of...
Culture

Scientology wedding, “it really unites two universes”

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A wedding occurred in the Scientology Church of Copenhagen. How does it work? Who are the Ministers performing ceremonies? How do Scientologists view marriage? COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, June 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Last Saturday in Denmark, the...
FORB

According to EU, the Pentecost Nigerian massacre has nothing to do with religion

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Dozens of Christians were massacred in a church, attending service, standing under a crucifix with their children, and Europe says it is ” shocked. ” But ” the root causes of this insecurity in...
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