Religious Freedom
- Africa’s Wall Street Quiets Christian WorshipIn the commercial capital of Malawi, Pentecostal pastors and churches face fines or removal for making a joyful noise.Nyasha Bhobo in Blantyre, Malawi|
- Free Speech Victory for Finnish Politician and Bishop Who Said Homosexuality Is SinfulAppeals court unanimously affirms that the traditional interpretation of the Bible is not criminal hate speech.Daniel Silliman|
- Kingdom Halls Reopen After Blasts at Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention in India Kills FourThe bombing is the first major attack on the community of 56,000 since its beginnings in the country in 1905.Surinder Kaur|
- Argentina Takes Next Step in Officially Honoring Evangelicals. They Want More.Protestants are grateful for Reformation Day celebrations—and wonder if they'll ever get religious equality.Morgan Lee|español
- Religious Freedom Commission Laments Israel-Hamas War at Anniversary GatheringAs the International Religious Freedom Act turns 25, advocates look ahead to next steps.Diana Chandler - Baptist Press|
- Ukraine Passes Law to Ban Russia-Linked Orthodox ChurchThreatened amid accusations of collaboration with an enemy state, implementation awaits more votes, presidential signature, and judicial review. UOC leader calls it “a struggle against God.”David I. Klein (Religion News Service) and Jayson Casper|
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Let Back in San Jose Schools After Court Rejects District’s ‘Double Standard’Ninth Circuit ruling boosts First Amendment protections for faith groups denied campus access.Kate Shellnutt|
- Died: Uwe Holmer, Pastor Who Forgave a Communist DictatorWhen the East German government collapsed, the evangelical minister welcomed Erich Honecker into his home for 10 weeks.Daniel Silliman|Français
- Refugee Resettlement Begins to Rebound After Historic LowsStill, fewer persecuted Christians have been able to flee to the US.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- Rosaria Butterfield Issues Five Battle Cries for the Church MilitantThere is much to admire in her views on church and community, but also much to find troubling in her new polemic.Bonnie Kristian|
