Written by Don ByrdFollowing continued violent attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt, and the debate over religious freedom in the new constitution, many activist Egyptians have begun creative campaign of protest. In the space their national ID cards provide to indicate religion, they are inserting anything but.
Written by Don ByrdI suppose it’s too much to ask that we make it through 24 hours of national grieving over the Boston Marathon bombing before Pat Robertson couldn’t resist suggesting religion was behind the attack.
Written by Don ByrdThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a statement of concern yesterday over growing religious violence in Nigeria. Especially troubling the statement notes, is the lack of response from the government.
Written by Don ByrdFor years, Breathitt County Schools in Kentucky have displayed the Ten Commandments in classrooms, offices and conference rooms, according to a demand letter sent to the head of schools by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the decision to remove them, rather than face a costly legal battle.
Written by Don ByrdLots of folks are dealing with religious freedom issues in the workplace this week, it seems. Here’s a sampling of the religion in employment news I’ve been reading.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.