#ReligiousFreedom is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 49 people shared 97 posts with it — around 3 a day. Activity is up 32% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 5 with 9 posts.
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www.secularism.org.uk
Freedom of religion or belief
Secularism protects freedom of religion or belief for all.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Sikh Lawyer's Oath Conflict
The article discusses a legal dispute involving Prabjot Wirring, a Sikh lawyer in Alberta, Canada, who challenged the requirement to take an oath of allegiance to the Crown. The case centers on whether religious beliefs can override state obligations, with the Supreme Court considering whether the oath constitutes a civil religious commitment rather than a purely legal one. Wirring argues that the oath conflicts with his Sikh faith's prohibition on swearing oaths to deities, framing the issue as a broader debate about the role of civil religion in a liberal-democratic state. The case draws parallels to historical debates in the UK about allegiance oaths and the replacement of oaths with affirmations for non-believers. The article highlights tensions between individual religious freedom and state mandates, questioning whether a liberal democracy can impose elements of civil religion on citizens and public servants. It also references the abolition of allegiance oaths for lawyers in 1868 and the philosophical implications of symbolic versus literal interpretations of such oaths. The case is seen as a pivotal moment in balancing religious rights with civic duties in Canada.
www.secularism.org.uk
Freedom of religion or belief
Secularism protects freedom of religion or belief for all.
www.thefridaytimes.com
Reclaiming Jinnah's Vision: The Broken Promise of Minorities’ Day
National Minorities' Day is not only a day to celebrate the contributions of religious minority but also an opportunity to reflect on the values of equality,
citizenportal.ai
Community speakers sharply divided over proposed Ten Commandments displays
During public comment, residents urged the board both to adopt and to reject Ten Commandments displays; comments ranged from constitutional objections and legal warnings to arguments that the displays reflect the nation's heritage.
www.friendlyatheist.com
Three Texas moms cite "religious freedom" to strike down state's Ten Commandments law
The Houston parents say mandatory Christian displays violate the very protections Texas Republicans claim to champion
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