Religious Freedom, June 2014: Update 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

Due to the number of religious freedom updates I’m going to start posting them in a single posting each month.

Update 40

13 times religious freedom has reached the Supreme Court | Deseret News

Update 39

Nigeria’s violence puts it atop list of nations deadly for Christians, group says | Deseret News

    And, writing in The Hill newspaper, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom chairman Robert P. George noted, “Religious freedom can be a powerful and effective means of countering violent religious extremism.”

Update 38

Religious freedom means economic growth, study says | Deseret News

Update 37

“Many put other priorities ahead of God. Some challenge the relevance of religion in modern life. As in every age, so today there are those who mock or decry the free exercise of religion. Some even blame religion for any number of the world’s ills. Admittedly, there have been times when atrocities have been committed in the name of religion. But living the Lord’s pure religion, which means striving to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ, is a way of life and a daily commitment that will provide divine guidance. As you practice your religion, you are exercising your faith. You are letting your faith show.”
—Russell M. Nelson, “Let Your Faith Show

Update 36

Mesa school board reinstates prayer before meetings | Deseret News

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