Since the days of Christ’s first apostles, Christians have faced persecution for their faith. Recent research confirms that the current global persecution of Christians is severe and has been on the rise over the past several years.
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Censored: How European “Hate Speech” Laws are Threatening Free Speech
Censored addresses the rise of so-called ‘hate speech’ laws throughout Europe and their devastating effect on freedom of speech. In Germany, for example, committing an ‘insult’ is a criminal offence and in Poland offending ‘religious feelings’ carries a two year prison sentence.
Continue readingThe United Nations Population Fund and the Illicit Promotion of Abortion
At its founding in 1969, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) had a core mission of restricting population growth in the name of humanitarian and economic development for the developing world.
Continue readingChristianity in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Christian Beliefs
This resource was produced in collaboration with the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship and the Evangelical Alliance to provide employers with insight on how Christian beliefs might manifest in the workplace, as well as exploring and analysing the relevant law in the area.
Continue readingBeauty For Ashes
The summer of 2014 marked the beginning of a dark time for Christians in Iraq. That June, the Islamic State (ISIS) launched a major military offensive against the northern part of the country. Their jihad swept across the region so rapidly that state security forces were quickly overwhelmed. The government, paralyzed, offered little help to minorities—including Christians—who stood in the path of the oncoming violence.
Continue readingThe UN’s Failure to Protect Religious Freedom
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly passed the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief.
Continue readingDeclan Ganley: Ireland
For almost a year, Irish churches faced a disproportionate ban, even while other public spaces were allowed to open. We’re supporting freedom of worship in court.
Continue readingCanon Tom: Scotland
Glasgow Priest Canon Tom challenged the Scottish government’s blanket ban on public worship at Scotland’s top court – and won.
Continue readingTom Mortier: Belgium
In a significant ruling on euthanasia in Oct 2022, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Belgium violated the right to life in the case of Tom Mortier’s mother.
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