Topic
Hate Crimes
Abusing the Megaphone
Caustic rhetoric undermines Family Research Council's post-shooting response.
September 28, 2012
'Civility May Not Be Sexy'
Amid a call for civility, Christians trade political jabs.
October 8, 2010
Christian Groups Eye Hate Crimes Bill
Leaders appear divided over whether the law would hinder their right to address homosexuality.
July 16, 2009
Hate Crimes Bill Dropped
Some religious conservatives had complained it threatened religious liberty and equality.
December 10, 2007
House Adds Homosexuality to Hate-Crimes Protections
White House opposition fails to ease many Christians' worries.
May 4, 2007
Minority Student Charged with Hate Crime at Trinity University 
Confusion follows fear after minority students return to campus.
April 13, 2006
'Philadelphia Four' Anti-Gay Preaching Case Dismissed
Plus: Is Richard Scrushy's churchgoing a defense strategy? And other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
After Shocking Defeat for U.K. 'Hate' Bill, Debate Goes International
Christian protests help deliver Blair rare loss.
March 14, 2006
Praise for U.K. 'Hate' Bill Changes
House of Commons still could pass law many fear would curb preaching.
October 31, 2005
Australian Court Rules Pastor and Speaker 'Vilified' Muslims
Plus: Lawsuits over Christmas messages, Intelligent Design, student aid, club invitations, and many non-legal stories from online sources around the world.
December 1, 2004
Landmark Ruling Puts Freedom of Speech in Focus
Pastors breached Australian state's race, religion laws.
December 1, 2004
Another U.K. Religious Speech 'Crime'
Plus: Too loud churches, banning home worship, Salon on religious persecution abroad, Dobson backs Bush, and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 1, 2004
Is Speaking Truth a Hate Crime?
Hate laws making their way through U.S. and British governments highlight the need for peaceful yet critical Christian witness. A 12th-century abbot leads the way.
August 1, 2004
No Free Speech in Preaching
Swedish pastor sentenced to jail for blasting homosexuality.
August 1, 2004
The Bible as Canadian Hate Literature
Plus: Attacks on churches in Indonesia, Muslim violence in Thailand, more Sharia in Nigeria, PBS investigates Bush's faith, and more articles from online sources around the world.
April 1, 2004
Opinion: In Defense of 'Hurtful' Speech
In far too many Western countries, it is still impossible to have a debate about the nature of Islam. (Geert Wilders, The Wall Street Journal)
Montenegrin trial of Church dignitary postponed
Metropolitan charged with hate speech for saying, “He who tears down that temple, may God judge him and his offspring" (B92, Serbia)
Annual report cites rise in hate groups, but some ask: What is hate?
The Southern Poverty Law Center says the number of US hate groups has topped 1,000 for the first time. But conservative critics say a too-broad definition of hate stifles legitimate debate. (Christian Science Monitor)
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