Discriminating against a Scientologist in Germany is illegal, Federal Court said
The federal judges ruled that the City of Munich cannot ask citizens to declare that they are not Scientologists to be eligible for certain benefits
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In Good Faith – religion in European constitutional law
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Denmark’s investigation ends, tabloid is criticised, but campaign against Jehovah’s Witnesses persists
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A new chapter for interfaith dialogue
AFN is part of the Nation Steering Group to oversee Inter Faith Week and beyond. Is great to be working with this team of dedicated people. This report was submitted by the ASHA Centre*. Last week 32 senior representatives of local, regional and national interfaith organisations across England gathered in the Forest of Dean in…
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Inter Faith Week Report Launched!
A report celebrating the positive impact of interfaith work and Inter Faith Week, while acknowledging that its reach often remains limited to those already engaged in interfaith spaces, and is further challenged by societal and funding constraints was published recently. In its recommendations, the report calls on interfaith bodies to work collaboratively and courageously to…
