Veteran advocate Thames on sway of private citizens, faith groups, NGOs

Expanding religious liberty worldwide requires citizen participation, panelists at the 7th World Congress for Religious Freedom said April 24. From left, Knox Thames, director of Policy and Research for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; Ambassador Robert Seiple, president of the Center for America's First Freedom; and Richard T. Foltin, director of National and Legislative Affairs for the American Jewish Committee. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Ongoing religious freedom advocacy difficult, but often effective, U.S. official says

Two decades after Bosnian war, humanitarian reflects on ADRA relief work during siege

God has not forgotten Sarajevo

Imprisonment, death, police raids not uncommon, panel says

From left, Vladimir Ryahovsky of the Slavic Center for Law & Justice; Kevin L. Kimball of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Rev. Susan L. Taylor of the Church of Scientology; and Tiffany Barrans, of the American Center for Law and Justice discuss the state of religious liberty worldwide during the 7th World Congress for Religious Freedom April 25. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

In world fields, religious liberty often a struggle

Religious freedom ‘bears signature of God’s love,’ Wilson says

Adventist world church President Ted N. C. Wilson addresses the audience at the 7th World Congress for Religious Freedom on April 26. Tensions between the "values of believers" and secular culture are an inevitable part of a free society, he said. [photos: Ansel Oliver]

Adventist president explores clash between secularism and religious belief

Time will tell if a new a new freedom of conscience initiative will last

Will Rome be the new world capital for religious freedom?

Nearly 900 delegates meet in Dominican Republic for seventh world event

IRLA Secretary General John Graz addresses nearly 900 delegates at the 7th World Congress in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 24. The congress is examining the challenges to religious freedom posed by secularism. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

World religious freedom congress opens with call to avoid secular society’s lead

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