In addition to protecting religious freedom in this country, a large part of our work involves defending religious freedom around the globe. That’s why this new report out by the U.S. State Department is of great interest. The Department’s 13th Annual Report on International Religious Freedom documents numerous ways in which governments and societies violate religious…

Christians are in the crosshairs around the globe – facing more danger than ever before because of their faith. That has been apparent to us for years as the ACLJ, along with our international affiliate organizations, work to protect the rights of Christians around the globe. Now, comes a new study from the Pew Forum…

We’re watching developments very closely in Pennsylvania as the state legislature considers an important bill to repeal a 116-year-old discriminatory law that bars public school teachers from wearing religious symbols in the classroom.   There’s been a law on the books since 1895 that effectively punishes teachers who exercise their First Amendment rights. Under the…

There’s a case we’re involved in that truly is a matter of life or death.  Youcef Nadarkhani is a Christian pastor in Iran. He represents one of the largest Christian churches there with some 400 members. Here’s the problem: Youcef was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to death for his Christian faith. Youcef merely spoke out…

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