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Canada No Longer Feels Safe for Jews

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 347 implied HN points • 17 Mar 26
📰 News Religious freedom
  1. Many Jewish people in Canada no longer feel safe and are having to hide or take extra precautions in places that used to feel like refuge.
  2. There have been real, violent incidents targeting Jewish sites and major buildings, including shootings at synagogues and an attack near a consulate.
  3. Security has been dramatically increased with police checkpoints, metal detectors, and extra protection for diplomatic and Jewish institutions, signaling a national security concern.

The Christian Conservatives Who Don’t Want Prayer Time in Schools

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 384 implied HN points • 11 Mar 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religious freedom
  1. Most Texas school boards have rejected creating official prayer periods during the school day, even though they were required to vote on the question.
  2. Some conservative Christians say personal faith should stay private and not be turned into a formal part of the school schedule.
  3. Religious practices still happen informally in communities—like student-led prayers at football games—even when boards decline to add prayer time to the school day.

Can Jews Gather Without Harassment in Today’s New York?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1326 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
📰 News Religious freedom
  1. Jews are being harassed even inside long-standing community institutions, where protesters intimidate and confront attendees.
  2. Anti-Israel demonstrations increasingly target Jewish people personally rather than just criticizing policy, turning political protest into personal harassment.
  3. The escalation to physical assaults and aggressive tactics makes it difficult for Jewish communities to gather safely in public spaces.

Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Was Hijacked by an Antisemite

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 296 implied HN points • 27 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. A presidential Religious Liberty Commission was set up to defend religious freedom and held public hearings with legal advisers appointed to offer diverse perspectives.
  2. The commission’s antisemitism hearing included powerful testimony from Jewish witnesses about rising discrimination and threats to their safety.
  3. That antisemitism hearing was hijacked by an antisemite, showing how Jew‑hate can infiltrate religious forums and why people should be wary of those who use faith to spread it.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The Intifada Comes to Australia

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2480 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🌐 International Religious freedom
  1. A deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach killed 16 people during a Hanukkah gathering, turning a place of family and faith into a killing ground.
  2. Among the victims were a devoted rabbi and a Holocaust survivor who protected his wife. The attack deliberately targeted Jewish civilians and echoed history's worst hatred.
  3. The massacre shows Australia is not immune to intifada-style violence and raises urgent questions about security and prevention. It suggests authorities tolerated or failed to confront extremist threats before they turned deadly.

Jews Are Being Sent Back Into Hiding

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1891 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Religious freedom
  1. Attacks and threats against Jews are occurring in multiple countries and appear to be part of a coordinated pattern.
  2. The violence and hateful protests are intended to intimidate Jewish people and discourage them from gathering publicly.
  3. As a result, many Jewish individuals and communities are withdrawing from public life and taking steps to hide or reduce visibility for safety.

The Bible Is on Trial in Europe

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 983 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
🌐 International Religious freedom
  1. A Finnish member of parliament quoted Romans 1:27 to criticize her church's support for Pride, and she was later investigated and charged under hate-speech / Crimes Against Humanity laws.
  2. The case has reached Finland's Supreme Court and asks a central question: can quoting the Bible be treated as a crime, with big consequences for religious freedom and hate-speech rules in Europe.
  3. The probe began after a citizen complaint and has dragged on for years, even though she once served as interior minister and had previously overseen the police.

Anti-Israel Protesters Get Police Protection. Not This Christian Rocker.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1321 implied HN points • 18 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. Some concerts are held outdoors due to restrictions or lack of support from authorities, like the one for Sean Feucht in Canada. It shows a difference in treatment between various groups and events.
  2. People gathered from various backgrounds to support Feucht, highlighting a sense of community and shared belief among Christians. This reflects a strong dedication to their faith in challenging situations.
  3. The contrasting reactions of police to different protests reveal a divide in how freedoms are granted, especially between religious expressions and political movements. It raises questions about fairness and protection under the law.

Trump Grand Jury Foreman is into 'Green Witchcraft' & Even CNN Admits She's a 'Prosecutor’s Nightmare'.

Raheem Kassam's Substack • 2535 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. The grand jury foreman may have unconventional beliefs like 'Green Witchcraft'.
  2. Her appearance on media networks caused controversy over her behavior and hints about Trump's indictment.
  3. Questions are raised about her suitability for a grand jury role with significant political implications.

Egypt’s War Against the World’s Oldest Christian Monastery

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 959 implied HN points • 17 Aug 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religious freedom
  1. St. Catherine's Monastery is the oldest Christian monastery in the world and has been a place of worship for over 1,500 years. It's located in the Sinai desert and has deep historical significance.
  2. Recently, an Egyptian court ruled that the monks at the monastery are only 'occupants' and not in full control, which puts the monastery's future in danger.
  3. This situation reflects a larger issue of how Egypt's government treats its Christian population, indicating ongoing struggles for religious freedom.

Supreme Court Vacates NY Ruling That Amish Cannot Have an Exemption to Vaccination Requirements

Injecting Freedom • 99 implied HN points • 11 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. The U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Second Circuit’s decision in Miller v. McDonald and sent the case back for reconsideration, which affects whether New York can enforce vaccine requirements against the Amish.
  2. The legal fight focuses on New York fining Amish schools for refusing mandated vaccines and whether compelling vaccination violates the community’s sincerely held religious beliefs.
  3. It is asserted that the Amish children in this matter have lower rates of chronic health issues than nearby vaccinated populations, and litigation is ongoing to defend their claimed right to avoid vaccination.

December 21, 2025

Letters from an American • 31 implied HN points • 22 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. The United States was not founded as a Christian nation; the Constitution’s First Amendment forbids the government from establishing or favoring a religion.
  2. Founders like Madison, Jefferson, and Washington argued that separating church and state protected individual conscience and was essential to preserving representative government.
  3. Efforts to fuse government with a particular religion — from Confederate rhetoric to later amendment movements — have repeatedly threatened democracy by allowing a religious minority to try to impose its will.

The Flags We Wave and Won’t Wave

Pen>Sword • 738 implied HN points • 03 Aug 22
🌍 World Politics Religious freedom
  1. Americans can show swift support for global issues like Ukraine, despite not having a direct stake in the conflict.
  2. Principles and values define societies more than race, religion, or political labels.
  3. There is a need to move beyond divisive ideologies and focus on shared ideals to foster unity and solidarity.

‘Weaponization’ — House Speaker on FBI and ‘traditionalist’ Catholics

The Pillar • 137 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. A group of Catholics celebrated a Mass at the U.S. Capitol, following a controversial FBI memo on Catholicism.
  2. The FBI memo raised concerns of targeting traditionalist Catholics for their beliefs, linking them with extremist views like white nationalism.
  3. Lawmakers are still investigating the origins and impact of the FBI memo on Catholic Americans, with ongoing concerns about religious liberty.

Jesus on ICE

Sex and the State • 26 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. Federal workers can now talk about their religious beliefs while at work, which raises interesting questions about balancing personal faith and professional responsibilities.
  2. ICE is hiring aggressively, which means they might be accepting less qualified individuals for roles that could affect people's lives.
  3. Jesus' teachings emphasize helping those in need, suggesting that compassion should be a priority, especially in how we treat those who are imprisoned or in vulnerable situations.

Preserving religious freedom in the workplace

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects religious freedom in the workplace but requires employers to make accommodations without causing undue hardship, often defined as minimal harm or cost to the business.
  2. Interpreting Title VII in line with traditional conceptions of religious liberty can help navigate the complex idea of 'undue hardship' and ensure protections while avoiding financial burdens on employers.
  3. The case of Groff v. DeJoy highlights the challenge of balancing religious accommodations with fair treatment to all employees, showing the importance of upholding anti-discrimination principles in interpreting the law.

White Christian nationalism: the most powerful identity politics

Can We Still Govern? • 205 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. Christian nationalism is a powerful form of identity politics, blending far-right Christianity with nationalism, associated with support for political violence and racial identity.
  2. Christian nationalism operates by appealing to a sense of grievance and persecution among White Christians, leading to a defense of White supremacy and denial of discrimination against Black individuals.
  3. Under a Christian nationalist state, winners are White reactionary politics while losers include religious, racial, and sexual minorities, as well as the erosion of reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.

What the Founding Fathers Teach Us About Religious Freedom

The Cholent • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religious freedom
  1. The Founding Fathers of America intentionally enshrined liberty of conscience into their republic, valuing religious freedom for all.
  2. The Enlightenment era influenced the Founders to advocate for religious freedom, countering the Inquisition's religious intolerance.
  3. The United States, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, offers a model of religious freedom that is unique in history, emphasizing liberty of conscience for all.

Fired for Faith

Who is Robert Malone • 22 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religious freedom
  1. Many people are facing job loss because of their personal beliefs or values. This issue is becoming more common in workplaces across the country.
  2. The corporate focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is causing tension, as individuals feel pressured to conform to new expectations that clash with their own morals.
  3. People are starting to realize the importance of standing up for their convictions. It’s crucial to speak out against unfair practices to protect jobs and personal beliefs.