January 31 – February 1, 2023 – “The sessions on the denial of international religious freedom will also include discussion groups, each of which will highlight ways that state and non-state actors commonly violate an individual’s right to religious freedom. Topics will include anti-apostasy and anti-blasphemy laws, authoritarian overreach, conflict situations, arbitrary detention, and other forms of persecution.” – Persecution.org, January 31, 2023

“Acquiring general counsel is a critical and strategic next step to strengthen NRB’s advocacy operations as we see increasing anti-Christian hostility in mainstream media, institutions of government, and corporate boardrooms. Mike’s wealth of experience will serve as a key asset to the NRB, enhancing the scope and capabilities of NRB public policy engagement in service of our historic mission of maintaining access for Christian communicators.” – NRB National Religious Broadcasters, January 24, 2023

“After a horrific and brutal attack left several members dead, this family somehow found the courage to hold on to their faith.” – Aleteia, January 20, 2023

“IFA believes, said Kubal, that ‘as we pray for these governmental leaders, God would guide them and direct them and empower them, give them wisdom and understanding to know the best way to govern their nation.'” – Fox News, January 11, 2023

“The Parental Preclusion Policy interferes with the religious exercise of a wide variety of faith traditions who hold sincere beliefs about sex and gender by interfering with the instruction that religious parents seek to provide to their children and by allowing and encouraging students to undergo gender transitions without their parents’ knowledge or consent.” – First Liberty, January 6, 2023

“Catch up on the latest and most important religious freedom headlines around the web.” – First Liberty, January 6, 2023

“Pacific Justice Institute has launched a full-scale attack against employers in Oregon who discriminated against employees who sought religious exemptions from state mandates requiring that they be vaccinated against COVID-19.” – Pacific Justice Institute, January 5, 2023

“Strong majorities of Americans agree – in a USCCB study this year, 60% of registered voters said that a doctor should not be pressured or penalized by the government to perform abortions or gender transition procedures that go against his or her conscience.” – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, December 30, 2022

“If the registration refusal stands, it may soon only be a matter of time before a number of other communities with “incorrect” positions are separated.” – Christian Network Europe, December 30, 2022