Written by Don ByrdPresident Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning. His remarks focused on the threats to religious freedom around the world and emphasized the United States’ interests in international religious freedom. You can watch the President’s remarks at C-Span’s site here. He begins at about the 1 hour, 15 minute mark.
Below is a rough transcript of some of those remarks. They are worth a read.
Written by Don ByrdPope Francis today spoke out against the persecution of Christians around the world, particularly in those countries that claim religious liberty in name, but not in reality.
Written by Don ByrdDr. Suzan Johnson Cook, a Baptist minister who became the U.S. State Department’s third Ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, is resigning her post, according to several news sources.
Written by Don ByrdVia Religion Clause, while much of Europe is moving toward greater restrictions on religious liberty, Turkey is expanding religious liberty rights for women. For the first time in nearly 100 years, women will be allowed to wear headscarves in public universities and workplaces.
Written by Don ByrdIn a conversation with PBS’ Gwen Ifill, Religious Freedom Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world and the role it plays in maintaining peace.
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.