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Pope Francis Remembered: A Voice That Spoke the Many Languages of God
He washed the feet of Muslims, Hindus, Copts and Catholics and called religious persecution “a sin against God.” Pope Francis’ defiance of hate is his lasting legacy.
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Lawmakers Join US Commission on International Religious Freedom to Demand Global Action
One-third of the world still punishes belief with death or prison. A new report calls for decisive US action to defend religious liberty.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
New Pew Survey Reveals Diverse and Enduring Religious Belief in the United States
Pew’s latest data shows America is not losing religion but diversifying faith—92 percent still believe in a higher power or spiritual reality.
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Wyoming Joins Nationwide Push for Religious Freedom Protections with New Law
Wyoming now requires courts to use the toughest legal standard when government rules burden religious practice.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Vast Majority of World Will Remain Religious, Study Finds
You may have bought into the propaganda and think religion is on its deathbed. If so, you would be wrong.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
First Amendment Scholar Steven Collis Is on a Peace Mission
Steven T. Collis has spent his scholarly life showing how the First Amendment is the key to a healthy and peaceful society.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
New Senate Resolution Reaffirms Commitment to America’s First Freedom
A new bipartisan Senate resolution affirms religious freedom as a fundamental human right. It’s a principle built into the Creed of the Church of Scientology.
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Americans More United Than Ever on Religious Freedom
This year’s Religious Freedom Index revealed the highest approval rating for the human right in six years.
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Five-Year Study Confirms Faith’s Role in a Happier Life
L. Ron Hubbard wrote about the power of religion to uplift mankind. A new study proves it.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Largest Gathering of Human Beings in History Is Peaceful and Religious
Four hundred million people are gathering at the holy rivers of India to celebrate faith through prayer, ritual, charity—and bathing.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
New Documentary Tells Uniquely American Story of Religious Liberty
Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty documentary explores the history of religious freedom in the United States, set against the struggles that have beset six diverse faith communities.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The Top 10 Religious Freedom Stories of 2024
Throughout a year of conflict: religious inclusion, religious rights and religious diversity were defended around the world. Religion is more important than ever to more people—and these stories are the leading edge of progress.
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Defining Religion
David Bennett’s bright yellow tie was sprinkled with small white lambs, and several times, as he prepared for his speech at the new Advanced Scientology Church for Australia and South Asia, someone commented about it.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Freedom Fighters
Dates matter—especially when freedom has been in the balance. In the tumultuous history of Eastern and Central Europe, Hungarians have a chronology of freedom. 1848-49, the Hungarian Revolution against Austria. 1949, the takeover of Eastern Europe by Soviet communism. 1956, Hungary’s revolt against the Soviets. 1989, the fall of communist domination of Hungary.
RECOGNITION
Young Love in London Overcomes Religious Prejudice
Friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of Scientology of London to celebrate not only the first legal English wedding to be performed by the religion but a bold statement about religious liberty for all British subjects.
