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Macron gets a request from NGOs around the world to have his anti-separatism bill reviewed by Venice Commission
On October 28, a letter has been sent to Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, asking for review of the future French “law on separatism” by the Venice Commission and the Office for Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the OSCE. The letter was signed by several NGOs and individuals from all…
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New Constitution: Conversations in Chile pave new path
The Bahá’ís of Chile have been creating spaces for exploration of the spiritual dimensions of human life as part of conversations about the future of the country.
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Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher Appointed Next Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance
Deerfield, IL – October 29, 2020 The International Council (IC) of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Thomas Schirrmacher as the next Secretary General / CEO. Bringing many years of experience serving in various roles in the WEA, Dr Schirrmacher was recommended by the Search Committee from among…
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Disney and A&E History Channel Asked Not to Spread Weird Conspiracy Theories
Eleven NGOs and academic research centers specialized in human rights and religious liberty, two of them with special consultative status at the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) wrote on October 28, 2020, to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, protesting an episode on A&E’s History Channel, part of its program “America’s Book of Secrets,” entitled…
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Bahá’í Radio: Stations invite participation, connect people during pandemic
Bahá’í radio stations have found a renewed purpose during the pandemic, acting as a source of critical information and an anchor of community life.
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Re-loving the Gita
The Gita wasn’t the first book that connected me to Krishna, yet it remains the most impactful reading experience of my life. I remember that first reading clearly – I stayed up late, drawn into the story of Arjuna and wondering what decisions he yet might make. The ending didn’t disappoint. I’ve returned to that…
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Groundbreaking for House of Worship celebrated across DRC
Ceremony marking a new stage in the project was held on Sunday in the presence of officials, religious leaders, and traditional chiefs.
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Youth in Beirut create disaster recovery network
Since the aftermath of the Beirut explosion, a group of youth have been channeling capacities gained in Bahá’í community-building efforts toward relief and recovery.
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48 MEPs request the EU appoint an EU Special Envoy on FoRB
The MEPs say that needs to be done with a sufficient amount of staff and funding. The European Times INFO has learned today about a letter that 48 MEPs from different groups requesting the European Commission to bring to a done the appointment of an EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, a…
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France: The “Law Against Separatism” Targets “Cults” as well as Islam
Anti-cultism is back in France. Media around the world have covered President Macron’s announcement of a new law against “separatism,” explaining it as a measure against radical Islam. It is surely true that Islam is targeted but, not for the first time, a law introduced to fight Islamic radical groups is then used against other…