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Apr 6, 2019 · Religious persecution is the persecution of others using religious motives, or the persecution of religious groups for whatever reason. The most deeply rooted source of religious persecution documented in academic research is anti-Semitism, a term first used in the nineteenth century.
Nov 14, 2014 · So persecution or victimisation of people for their faith - or indeed lack of it - is not simply an issue for the religious. It should be of concern for everyone, of...
Religious persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or a group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs or affiliations or their lack thereof. The tendency of societies or groups within societies to alienate or repress different subcultures is a recurrent theme in human history.
The law covers both gross violations of human rights and the more subtle and prevalent forms of persecution, such as church burning, job discrimination, stifling of religious expression, and the inability to hold services. This broader definition for religious persecution is consistent with international human rights standards.
Aug 9, 2016 · Thomas J. Reese, chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and senior analyst for the National Catholic Reporter, discusses the persecution of...
Nov 23, 2020 · Persecution on account of religion or belief confronts every community somewhere around the world—and it is an increasing trend. Challenges range from terrorist violence against minorities, such as ISIS’ depravations against Yazidis, to persecution by authoritarian governments, with China’s targeting of all faiths a prime example.
This section provides an overview of select populations of refugees that have fled religious persecution, the persecution and violence that caused displacement, and highlights ongoing challenges faced by these religious communities in their host communities.
