A study by the Observatory for Religious Pluralism found that almost half of respondents, all from religious minorities, were discriminated against at work because of their beliefs.
A report of the Social and Cultural Planning Office shows that only 33% say they believe in God. But “believers experience more meaningfulness than non-believers”.
Religious leaders also denounce the “disproportionate impact” that the draft law will have on “already marginalised minorities” and call for its removal.
Government officials have begun proceedings to close another Protestant church. Sixteen churches have been closed in the past four years.
The government chose Coptic judge Boulos Fahmy as head of the country's top court. Most in the Muslim community welcome the appointment.
The company failed to “reasonably accommodate the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs” and will pay 44,000€, as well as train its managers on religious discrimination.
Evangelicals say the new contract “contains guarantees for freedom of religion” but also warn about its application, because “certain terms could be misinterpreted”.
They fear being excluded and losing job opportunities, a research among members of ethnic and religious minorities in Norway shows.
The judges ruled that the forced resignation over refusal to stop wearing a cross necklace was “unfair and discriminatory” and rejected that the objection had nothing to do with her beliefs.
God gave His life for mankind, independently of race, social standing or environment.
Evangelicals in Portugal, Germany and Italy strive to be salt and light and build bridges with society through their socio-political work.
The Chinese government claims that the apps violate laws prohibiting the use of religious texts or materials.
God has used without distinction throughout history men and women full of His power who obeyed His call .
A critique of Western Christian leadeship in light of global trends. An article by Mary Ho.
The plight of many families with disabled children hasn’t received the media attention that it so deserves and needs.
The UN has included the travel bans and deportations of Protestant leaders and the protection of religious minorities in the list of issues to be raised with the Turkish government.
As Christians we cannot ignore the violence against women that is exploding in Afghanistan with the Taliban.
The city council will have to compensate Billy Graham Evangelistic Association with more than 126,000€ for removing advertising from public buses.
The English Cemetery of Malaga was founded in 1831. Now it is open daily and has recovered its cultural activity.
The Religious Liberty Partnership denounces “the gross violation of human rights and religious freedom”. Around 700 people have been killed and over 3,000 arrested since February.
The pastor and a bookstore salesman were condemned for “distributing publications or any other propaganda undermining the faith of a Muslim”.
The Spanish Vice President presented a project to provide city councils with tools and resources “to manage religious diversity with equality, freedom and tolerance”.
“We support the ending of abusive practices, while ensuring people are free to seek prayer and pastoral support to live out their beliefs”, Northern Ireland evangelicals say.
In a UN Human Rights Council session, evangelicals ask Algeria “to allow re-opening of all churches and revise the ordinance on non-Muslim worship”. The government argues they do not comply with Algerian legislation.
Why the UK Evangelical Alliance is standing against abusive practices and defending religious freedom.
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