Christian Leaders Praise Religious Freedom in Israel

The annual reception hosted by President Reuven Rivlin for spiritual and lay leaders of Christian communities in Israel has not only been an opportunity for the exchange of holiday greetings, but also for Christians to air their complaints via Greek Patriarch Theophilos III. Though couched in the most diplomatic language to soften the barb, the … More Christian Leaders Praise Religious Freedom in Israel

Iowa Law Threatens Christian Religious Freedoms

In 2007, Iowa enacted a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The law applies to what are known as “public accommodations.” Now, federal law typically considers “public accommodations” to be facilities like restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, retail establishments, and parks. But recently, the Iowa Civil Rights Commission added something … More Iowa Law Threatens Christian Religious Freedoms

International Religious Freedom Report for 2014 published

The US State Department has released its International Religious Freedom Report for 2014. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein explained the purpose of the report and significant trends it reveals: “In far too many countries people face daunting, alarming, growing challenges on account of their beliefs. In countries where once proud traditions of multi-faith … More International Religious Freedom Report for 2014 published