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Christians if allowed will build the 'big society'

24 Mar 2011
Worshippers do more voluntary work than non-believers. Yet the government is doing little to support them in their faith. The success of the ‘big society’ initiative will not just require the help of faith organisations; it…

Uzbekistan: ‘Anti-terror’ raid on old people's home

24 Mar 2011
Six Baptists who led Sunday worship in an old people's home near Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent face criminal and administrative charges after an ‘anti-terror operation’ against their service, Baptists told Forum 18 News Service. Asked why the…

Uzbekistan: ‘Anti-terror’ raid on old people's home

24 Mar 2011
Six Baptists who led Sunday worship in an old people's home near Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent face criminal and administrative charges after an ‘anti-terror operation’ against their service, Baptists told Forum 18 News Service. Asked why the…

Kazakhstan: Harsh new religion law coming?

24 Mar 2011
Human rights groups in Kazakhstan are expressing concern over a document from the ruling parliamentary party that attacks ‘non-traditional faiths’ in the country. The groups believe the document is setting the stage for another attempt by…