Tag: Religious Freedom
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USCIRF Condemns the Chinese Government’s Additional Sanctions on USCIRF Commissioners
In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended the U.S. government redesignate China as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC, for… READ MORE
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Brookings, Ore. bans churches from serving meals more than twice a week
Homeless get bah humbugged by city council. READ MORE
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Christ is the brother of every man and woman
We are truly of Christ if we truly accept the “sacrament” of his Humanity. READ MORE
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Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The Vatican said it wanted to ensure that priests who wish to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass “share the desire… READ MORE
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Burkina Faso: Christmas, with more than a million internal refugees
“The crisis spreading from neighboring Mali and the incursions of jihadist terrorist groups began to propagate a form of radical… READ MORE
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USCIRF Welcomes Confirmation of a New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
USCIRF Looks Forward to Working with Ambassador Hussain READ MORE
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Parents Win Over Unconstitutional Quarantine Policy
“In Brian Shellem, et. al. v. Angela Grunewald, et al., several parents filed a lawsuit against the superintendent of Edmond Public… READ MORE
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United Airlines Has Pilot Shortage Following Shot Mandate
“United Airlines is now feeling the financial effects of not accommodating religious exemptions for its employees.” READ MORE
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Bishops: ‘Christian presence in Holy Land facing extreme threat’
As one solution to the problems, the heads of Churches proposed the creation of “a special Christian cultural and heritage… READ MORE
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Lawsuit Filed After U.S. Military Discriminates Against Company Because of Inspirational “Dog Tags”
Religious liberty law firm files federal lawsuit in effort to reinstate trademark license for replica dog tags, other inspirational jewelry READ MORE
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Nuns and Catholic hospitals ask court to stop harmful transgender mandate
Eighth Circuit hears plea to stop federal mandate forcing doctors to perform controversial gender-transition procedures READ MORE
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40 State Capitol Nativity Scenes Ensure the Grinch Won’t Steal Christmas 2021
“The Christmas message highlights the inherent dignity of each and every human being.” READ MORE
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Court dangerously applies ‘Orwellian’ logic to NY photographer, forcing her to speak contrary to her beliefs
A federal district court ruled NY can compel an artist to create photographs, blogs that violate her beliefs, applied same… READ MORE
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Christians in India seek protection from Hindutva government
“According to the new law, the accused should prove their innocence and not the accuser.” READ MORE
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Supreme Court’s NY Decision Is a Blow for Religious Freedom
The decision not to intervene and immediately block the New York COVID-vaccine mandate is a disappointing move. READ MORE
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IL Health Care Employees Will Seek Damages from Shot Mandates
Illinois law dictates that employees at NorthShore University HealthSystem have the fundamental right to determine what medical care to accept… READ MORE
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Nuns and Catholic hospitals challenge transgender mandate in court
“Despite two different federal courts striking down the mandate as a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the Biden Administration… READ MORE
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United States Supreme Court to Consider Request to Stop San Diego Public Schools’ Covid Vaccination Mandate
“San Diego Unified School District exempts tens of thousands of this student’s classmates (and many of her teachers) from the… READ MORE
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Court: Maryland violated Christian school’s rights, can’t reclaim $102K in funding
“Bethel was expelled from the program because it refused to change the admissions policy section of its handbook to reflect… READ MORE
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IL Health Care Employees Appeal Shot Mandates
These health care workers need relief from the court. READ MORE
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DOD Continues to Threaten Military Entitled to Religious Exemption
Biden’s Department of Defense continues to ignore the law by denying every religious exemption request. READ MORE
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ADF: Proposed DOL rule tramples religious freedom of federal contractors
ADF is extremely disappointed by the Department of Labor’s proposal to rescind a Trump administration regulation that clarified the ability… READ MORE
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Churches in Southern India Canceling Christmas Due to Increased Threats by Radicals
For Christians in Karnataka, this Christmas season is likely to be filled with challenges and opposition. READ MORE
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Video Shows Attack on Blessed Mother Statue Outside National Basilica
Police said the incident is not currently deemed to be a hate crime. READ MORE
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ICC Honors US Senator James Lankford for Advancing Religious Freedom
Sen. Lankford (R-OK) Earns Inaugural “Hero on the Hill” Award READ MORE
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47 Inter-faith Groups, Individuals Call for Biden Administration to reinstate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
“We, the undersigned, are writing on behalf of the communities in Nigeria where more Christians are currently being killed than… READ MORE
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Why build a church among the poorest in Pemba, Mozambique?
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has just agreed to help the parish build a church dedicated to Saint… READ MORE
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Supreme Court Shows Support for Religious Freedom in Maine Education Case
Make no mistake about it: A Supreme Court ruling opening up Maine’s tuition assistance program to religious schools will be… READ MORE
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Are Decorations of the Nativity Scene, Baby Jesus and the Holy Family Being Banned from Being Displayed on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree?
The “People’s House,” as the US Capitol Building is so rightly called, must be a place where all Americans should… READ MORE
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Nativity Scene Erected in Central Park
We hope that New Yorkers, and those visiting New York City this Christmas season, will stop by and see the… READ MORE
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Catholic League’s Open Letter to NEA President
Catholic League president Bill Donohue issued the following open letter today to the president of the National Education Association regarding… READ MORE
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Communism and Christmas
“In America, the First Amendment is a guard against censorship and religious hostility. In the retail market, the consumer can… READ MORE
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Man attacks DC basilica’s Our Lady of Fatima statue by cutting off hands, hammering face
Our society is in sore need of God’s grace. READ MORE
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INDIA – A Catholic school devastated by Hindu extremists
The police said investigations for vandalism are in progress. READ MORE
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Supreme Court to decide if religious schools are “too religious”
Maine parents fighting for option to send children to local religious schools alongside elite prep schools READ MORE
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Christmas on Display in State Capitols
The First Amendment prohibits censorship based on religious viewpoint. READ MORE
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New report finds freedom of conscience under threat in France, Spain, and Sweden
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe (OIDAC) published the 71-page report examining freedom of expression, parental rights, and… READ MORE
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Supreme Court to decide: can Maine take the religion out of religious schools?
The Supreme Court will hear Carson v. Makin on December 8 concerning Maine’s tuition assistance program. READ MORE
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USCIRF Welcomes Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended the U.S. government redesignate China as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC,… READ MORE
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Democrats’ Toddler Takeover: Huge Childcare Inflation and Discrimination Against Religion
“The political left is right back at it.” READ MORE
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Biden Stimulus Bill May Drive Catholic Schools Out of Early Childhood Services, School Officials Say
Thomas Carroll, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, told the National Catholic Register the bill’s proposed anti-discrimination provisions… READ MORE
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De Blasio Goes After Catholics and Jews Again
The sooner the courts issue de Blasio another corrective, the better. READ MORE
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Biden’s Shot Mandates Continue to Bite the Dust
“It is promising that these federal judges are acknowledging that Biden has no authority to issue unlawful shot mandates to… READ MORE
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IL Health Care Workers Could Prevail with Monetary Damages
Northshore University HealthSystem is unlawfully denying religious exemptions from the COVID shot mandate. READ MORE
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Pastor in Nepal Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Violating Anti-Conversion Law
Nepalese Christians Fear Further Use of Anti-Conversion Law READ MORE
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In Mali, jihadists use hunger as weapon to subjugate the population
Terrorists are using hunger as a weapon to force rural people to either join their ranks or abandon their land… READ MORE
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Ninth Circuit Grants San Diego Public School Student Emergency Injunction in COVID Vaccine Mandate Case
The original complaint was filed by Thomas More Society attorneys in federal court on October 22, 2021 on the behalf… READ MORE
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#RedWeek lights up buildings and consciences to remember persecuted Christians
This year, many countries chose to dedicate the week leading up to November 24 to the cause of Christians being… READ MORE
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Reflection on America’s Thanksgiving Heritage
The Thanksgiving proclamation called Americans to prayer with optimism and genuine thankfulness. READ MORE
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Lisa Graas is a blogger with social media expertise concentrating on religion and politics. She has a history of volunteer services in the pro-life movement and in writing for major conservative websites on both life issues and the agendas of the Left in America. She is very proud to have written for Live Action and the David Horowitz Freedom Center and of her record in the pro-life movement. Lisa is also, first and foremost, a Passionist Oblate Associate attached to the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, KY. She offers up all of her sufferings as cancer and mental health patient for the intentions of the Passionist Nuns. She works to spread the Word of Christ’s redemption through His suffering on the Cross.
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