by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
Despite the official termination of Russian military operations in Georgia, tensions in the region remain high, and campaigners claim that Russia has been dropping cluster bombs on innocent civilians in the Georgian republic, killing and wounding many and spreading...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
A Christian woman is taking an art centre to court over an exhibition which included a statue of Jesus that she believes is lewd and offensive. Civil rights advocates say that this is an attempt to reinstate blasphemy laws by the back door. The private prosecution,...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
A conference in Bern this month will discuss the often thorny concept of the “Promised Land” and related theological issues with a view to helping more churches become advocates for a just peace in the Middle East. The organisers say that the challenge for...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
As focus turns to the climax of the Republican convention and the choice of running mate by their candidate, war veteran John McCain, Democrat Barack Obama is turning his attention to winning over sceptics – including some religious voters. The election in...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 2, 2008
Civil rights organisations, advocates of religious freedom, anti-censorship groups and government in Europe and beyond are expressing alarm at a United Nations General Assembly resolution that demands respect for religion but which critics say has been used to justify...
