Religious tolerance

Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial

On Yom Kippur, Jews across the world gather to recite the same confessions. That shared observance does not require Jews to agree about how Judaism should be practiced.

People walk and ride bicycles on empty streets in Jerusalem on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, September 21, 2026.
Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally attends St John's Anglican Church in Yaounde Wednesday, 5th August 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award from Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

The Battle of Long Island in the US Revolutionary War.

A turning point in religious history - opinion

Multiethnic western and middle eastern business team working together in an office of Dubai. Sales people and employees at work on new projects

What Abu Dhabi taught me about tolerance


The Supreme Court just made sure religious institutions won’t be left out of government funding

The US Supreme Court issued a landmark decision prohibiting the government from excluding religion and religious institutions from government funding programs. 

 The inscription on the Supreme Court building reads "equal justice under law."

No place for burkinis in Grenoble's public pools, rules top French court

Body-covering swimwear - which leaves only the face, hands and feet exposed - is often worn by Muslim women who wish to preserve their modesty in accordance with their beliefs.

Muslim woman in a burka.

No more tolerance for evil, hateful views - opinion

We shouldn’t tolerate people, either we reject them because they are evil or we embrace them because they are good and most people are, basically, good.

Protesters hold placards and flags during a demonstration, organised by the British Board of Jewish Deputies for those who oppose antisemitism, in Parliament Square in London

How a Kurdish mayor pushed for tolerance in Turkey

Now in exile after being persecuted by Ankara, Abdullah Demirbas has propelled a vision of coexistence in Turkey that includes Armenians, Jews, Kurds and other minorities.

 ABDULLAH DEMIRBAS (second L), then-mayor of the Sur municipality, meets employees during an event ahead of International Women’s Day, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, 2013.

Most Israelis believe a long weekend can lower religious tensions – survey

The findings, which were released on Tuesday, showed widespread support for a shorter workweek, with 76% favoring Sunday being made part of the weekend.

A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

UAE, US, Israel launch religious coexistence and tolerance team

The three will work to advance a detailed and innovative plan for dialogue between different religions and cultures.

Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern, Emirati Helath Minister Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais and US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya launch religious coexistence team.

Saudis release human rights activist Raif Badawi after 10 years in prison

Opinion: "A major development and one for which Evangelical leaders have been ... praying."

 Screenshot from Twitter account of Raif Badawi’s wife, Ensaf Haidar

Kuwaiti poet: ‘Embrace Jews without having a political agenda’

US embassy Hanukkah message sparks antisemitic responses from Kuwaitis.

FILE PHOTO: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah is seen during the Arab summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2019

Hanukkah marks expansion of religious freedom across Muslim world - opinion

While we still have a way to go combating antisemitism, Jewish life is able to flourish in countries across the Islamic world.

Jews and Muslims pose in front of a menorah at the Israeli pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai, last Sunday on the first night of Hanukkah.

‘Chess4Solidarity’ tournament celebrated by Lapid, UNESCO

Over 500 people worldwide participated in the tournament, which was held virtually.

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