Football Reflections
While I usually write about human rights issues, I watch a lot of football (for my international readers, that means American football,...
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Jan 33 min
Another dark Christmas in Ukraine
As Orthodox Christmas approaches, we cannot abandon Ukraine to Russian destruction. (RNS) — Some Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will...
Dec 16, 20233 min
Leaning into the hope of Advent when the world feels so dark
Human rights advocates are experiencing a painful purgatory of in-betweenness. The Advent season reminds Christians of the time between a...
Dec 8, 20235 min
What Comes Next for the International Religious Freedom Movement?
After the latest ministerial in Prague, the growing coalition of nations should focus on enforcing consequences for perpetrators. The...
Dec 8, 20234 min
Meaningful Action Needed to Check Human Rights Abuses
On its 75th anniversary, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights matters more so than ever. Human Rights Day on December 10 provides an...
Nov 19, 20234 min
Taiwan’s religious success story
Taiwan stands apart in the region for its religious diversity, interfaith harmony, freedom and democracy. Taiwan has a good story to tell...
Nov 7, 20231 min
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
I was honored to give the Sunday sermon to mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church at Plymouth Haven Baptist...
Nov 2, 20231 min
IRFA @ 25 Presentation
Find my presentation at the event celebrating 25 years of the International Religious Freedom Act, hosted at the U.S. Institute of Peace...
Oct 28, 20235 min
Creating 21st Century Religious Freedom Advocacy
October marks 25 years since Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. A groundbreaking piece of legislation for...
Oct 26, 20234 min
Building on 25 years of religious freedom advocacy
A quarter of a century after passing the International Religious Freedom Act, global persecution continues while domestic battles around...
Oct 3, 20231 min
Commemorating IRFA: Why Religious Freedom Remains Vital to U.S. Law and Policy
Check out my remarks regarding U.S. international religious freedom policy at an RFI event marking the 25th anniversary of IRFA. With...
Sep 19, 20231 min
Advancing Freedom of Religion or Belief through Religiously Inclusive Education
See my chapter in Poverty and Prejudice: Religious Inequality and the Struggle for Sustainable Development, edited by Mariz Tadros,...
Sep 12, 20234 min
Three anniversaries will force issues of religious persecution at the UN General Assembly
Whether world leaders grapple with interconnecting issues of religion and global affairs remains to be seen, but they cannot afford to...
Sep 9, 20234 min
Russia’s Leadership Role Is Wrong for UNESCO
Russia’s ongoing leadership role with UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, makes a mockery of...
Aug 25, 20234 min
In Pakistan, religious freedom is withering
The torching of churches in Pakistan has brought to global attention the dire state for religious minorities in that troubled country....
Aug 23, 20231 min
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are misused and in need of reform
The Aug. 18 news article “Pakistan arrests 130 people after churches attacked on blasphemy rumor” rightly mentioned the slow police...
Aug 14, 20235 min
Can Brazil Lead on Religious Freedom?
As South America’s largest country by population, landmass, and economic strength, Brazil has the resources, expertise, and political...
Jul 15, 20231 min
Defending Belief for All
Wonderful to attend the annual Jalsa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in the United States. Great people and fellowship. Highlighted...
Jun 24, 20235 min
The Biden-Modi Meeting Was a Failure for Democracy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received VIP treatment at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue this week, including a state dinner with...
Jun 24, 20231 min
Interview with EWTN about India
"If the India that we're drawing near towards doesn't respect human rights, doesn't respect religious freedom then we're really not...
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