Tag: Freedom of Religion

Court of appeal to hear case of Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts

In 2020, a tribunal recognized her religious beliefs as protected but upheld the decision, ruling the dismissal as lawful.

Attempts made to cancel an ecumenical conference in Germany

Organizers denied accusations of exploiting believers for money.

The widow of a Christian killed for his faith flees her village in India

The man had been assaulted by a mob of about 20 people.

Four in ten Christian Brits prefer not to tell people about their faith

In contrast, only 29% of Muslim participants expressed the same reluctance.

A school will allow a prayer club despite pressures not to do so

A handful of advisor-led clubs were requested after the process concluded in the winter of 2024.

Scottish conversion therapy ban risks criminalising prayer and parental guidance

Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals

The silent struggle: discrimination against Christians across Europe

Social discrimination against Christians is a reality in many European societies.

A $350,000 fine for quoting the Bible on social media

The accused refused to play certain characters because of her religious beliefs.

Legal crackdown against Christians in Cuba accelerates

Cuba returns to ‘hardline tactics’ as over 600 religious freedom violations scored in 2023

UK Christians express concerns over proposed definition of extremism

The Christian Institute warns that proposed changes to legislation on terrorism and extremism could threaten religious freedom