Proposed Legislation Restricting Religion in Bulgaria Draws Baptist Opposition
Baptist leaders around the world are protesting legislation advanced in Bulgaria that would restrict religious liberty rights.
NYTimes: Religious Freedom Focus Undermined by Political Agenda
A NYTimes editorial praises U.S. efforts to promote religious freedom abroad, but warns that politicization, religious favoritism, and hypocrisy is jeopardizing its message.
State Department Ministerial Produces Religious Freedom Declaration, Action Plan, Skepticism
The Statement Department’s first Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom ended with the Potomac Declaration and a Plan of Action to guide nations in enforcing religious freedom principles.
Religious Liberty Advocates “Optimistic” for Sanctions Against Persecuting Countries
Sanctions authorized by the International Religious Freedom Act have been used only twice in the 20 years of the law’s existence, but Politico reports that may be changing.
State Dept. Religious Freedom Ministerial Opens With a Global Call for Inclusivity
Opening a 3-day State Department summit, U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback told a gathering of leaders from around the world that mere tolerance of religious difference is not enough.
