May 2001

Portugal Votes New Religious Freedom Law

Posted August 20, 2009

May 3, 2001. Lisbon, Portugal. [IRLA News] The Portuguese parliament voted a new law on April 26 that guarantees religious freedom and seeks to set all churches on an equal level before the state. Other provisions include rights to conscientious objection (against military service) and the safeguarding of days of worship.

IRLA-International Hosts Indonesian Visitors for Religious Freedom Briefing

Posted August 20, 2009

May 3, 2001. Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. [IRLA News] Two visitors from Indonesia attended a religious freedom briefing at IRLA-International headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, as part of the International Visitor Project arranged by the US Department of State.

IRLA Experts Develop Religious Education Strategy

Posted August 20, 2009

May 21, 2001. Caceres, Spain [IRLA News] The International Religious Liberty Association board of experts meeting in Spain May 17-21 developed a strategy for freedom of religion in education in preparation for the UN-sponsored Conference to be held in Madrid, Spain in November 2001.

Experts and Academics Debate Opposition to Evangelism

Posted August 20, 2009

May 30, 2001. Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA. [IRLA News] Dr. Niels-Erik Andreasen (R), president of Andrews University, welcomes conference participants Religious freedom experts meeting in the academic setting of Andrews University debated the increasing opposition to evangelism around the world. Under the title "Proselytism and Religious Freedom," the group examined the restriction of religious liberty by those who rejected activities by other religious groups.