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Bangladesh ‘at crossroads,’ USCIRF told
The American ambassador to Bangladesh told a bipartisan panel on religious freedom Dec. 4 he is confident the Asian country will have a bright future but acknowledged it is “at a crossroads” in determining whether it will become a moderate Islamic democracy or a “breeding ground for terrorists.” more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 8, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
China relents: Woman will not be forced to have abortion
A woman who is six months pregnant will not undergo a forced abortion, despite being held for nearly a week in a Chinese hospital under threat of the procedure. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 19, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution
ERLC urges U.S. action on Orissa violence
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has called on President Bush and congressional leaders to intervene to bring an end to anti-Christian violence in the Indian state of Orissa. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 12, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Beijing coerces churches to not meet
The Chinese government has forced pastors of unregistered churches to pledge there will be no worship services at their congregations’ meeting sites during a three-month period surrounding the Summer Olympics, a human rights group reported Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 14, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Bush attends church in China
President Bush attended the worship service of a church registered with China’s communist regime Aug. 10 and afterward promoted freedom of religion in a brief public statement. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 11, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
In China speech on eve of Olympics, Bush declares opposition to country’s repression
President Bush declared the United States’ “firm opposition” to China’s repression of religious liberty and other human rights on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 7, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
More Than Olympic Gold at Stake in China
All eyes are on China this week as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games officially commence Friday. Millions will tune in over the course of more than two weeks to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for their sport’s highest honor, Olympic gold. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Rep.: Bush should use ‘bully pulpit’ in China
For Republican Congressman Zach Wamp, the only successful trip by President Bush to China for the Olympics will be one in which he uses the “bully pulpit of the White House.” more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Bush urged to encourage Chinese believers
The right words from President Bush in Beijing could prove extremely helpful to many Christians suffering in China, said a leading advocate for the persecuted church in that country. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
House, Bush send signals to China on rights abuses
The U.S. House of Representatives and President Bush have signaled to China’s Communist regime its violations of religious liberty and other human rights will not be forgotten as the opening of the Summer Olympics in Beijing nears. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty