In recent developments, the states of South Dakota and Georgia have enacted legislation purportedly aimed at combatting antisemitism, but with significant implications for religious freedom and freedom of expression. Governors Kristi Noem and Brian Kemp signed bills into law that adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA)’s working definition of antisemitism, ostensibly... 

A statement by Wolfgang Fellner in the daily Austrian newspaper “Österreich” has created outrage among local Muslims. In a recent edition the journalist stated: “Now we must permit discussions about whether or not Islam as such should be banned in Europe.” According to the Islamic faith community in Austria, Fellner is thus attacking “the central human right of religious freedom,” and... 

Benedict XVI says freedom of religion ‘one of the fundamental human rights,’ should be subject of dialogue with Muslims. Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday called for greater religious freedom in the Middle East and said that peace there is possible, urgently needed and the best remedy to the exodus of Christians from the region. Benedict celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday...