US Commission Issues Annual Report, Highlights Religious Freedom Abuses in China
In discussing the USCIRF’s annual report on the state of religious freedom around the world, one commissioner described China’s conscience violations as “in a category all by itself”
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.
U.S. House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Recent Religious Persecution in China
This week, a U.S. House Subcommittee will hold a hearing on recent charges of increased religious persecution in China.
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.
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.