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The Top 10 Religious Freedom Stories of 2023

Often not making it to the front page are the hints of light in the gloom—solitary flashes of good news that pry open the door to a more hopeful future.

Love & Charity Are the Greatest Gifts—A Christmas Wish From Across the Ages

In the midst of all the anger, hate, death and destruction in the world, Christmas reminds us that love and charity are the greatest gifts of all.

75 Minutes to Love or Hate—The Choice Is Yours

It takes just over an hour—roughly 75 minutes—for TikTok to deliver Nazi content to a new user who didn’t search for it.

Why Religion and Tolerance Must Go Hand in Hand

The path taken by those who choose hate is the one true path to perdition.

Sharing the Well: A Resource Guide for Jewish-Muslim Engagement Builds Bridges Between Brother Religions

Personally, as one raised in the Orthodox tradition of Judaism, I found the book enthralling.

Why We Fight For Religious Literacy

It is hard to be suspicious of something that has no mystery about it. It is difficult to hate from close-up.

The Founders’ Creator—Islam, the First Amendment and Religious Freedom

Imam Mohammed was asked: “How do I serve my country?” His answer: “I serve my country as a citizen of this country, as a believer in Almighty God.”

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of a Prisoner’s Right to Free Exercise of Religion

Maintaining religious freedom in prisons isn’t simply a matter of law, or principle, but of humanity and hope.

Ramadan—How My Muslim Friend Showed Me What Faith Really Means

Beliefs are not simply reserved for times it’s convenient or easy.

Remembering Kissir and Tsemik at Hazeem’s House, This Ramadan

I put these religious labels on Boon, Kofi, and Avi now, but back then, the subject never came up. They were just my friends.

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