IRLA

Chartered in 1893, IRLA is the oldest non-sectarian association dedicated to protecting and promoting religious freedom for all people. RT ≠ endorsement.

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

When we urge our judges and legislators to protect freedom of conscience, we are not implying that this is a right originating with them. Freedom of conscience is one of those “unalienable rights” given all people by God. #firstfreedom #udhr #religiousfreedom.

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Civility doesn’t appear because we wish it, or will it, or publicly lament its absence in the public square. Civility grows by patient practicing in conversations with those whose ideas don’t attract us. Talking together teaches us respect, and practicing builds trust. #civilty

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

It is the strategy of many who wield political power to persuade us that our rights are derived from their largesse. But religious freedom is the gift of God alone. Human governments can only protect and defend the unalienable right to liberty of conscience.

#udhr #firstfreedom

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

A concise news article summarizing the oral arguments of Groff v DeJoy from April 18: https://t.co/PS7G6ewlPQ…… #SCOTUS #Groff

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Watch an important panel discussion of the important Supreme Court case, Groff v DeJoy, being argued April 18: Supreme Court and Sabbath Keeping: A Panel Discussion on Religious L... https://t.co/G5kB4DCNEx… via @YouTube
#SCOTUS #Groff #Sabbath

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 9th IRLA World Congress on Religious Freedom (21–23 August 2023), taking place in Silver Spring, MD, USA, is now open❗️
Visit our website to secure your spot: https://t.co/WVg8uRHX4F

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

The 52nd UN Human Rights Council report (March 2023) prepared by the IRLA liaison to the United Nations, Dr. Nelu Burcea, is now available here: https://t.co/viEoiTJ5V7

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Coming April 15

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Sabbatarian faith communities (Judaism, Seventh-day Adventists, World Wide Church of God) vigorously defend their constitutional right to not be required to work on their day of rest and worship. Should those who keep a Sunday Sabbath be guaranteed the same right? #SCOTUS #Groff

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

The place from which religious freedom is removed is no longer a public space where humans breathe and play and work. It is, wherever found, a prison cell—and the antithesis of all that God intended for us. Our dignity—our humanity—depends on freedom. #udhr #billofrights

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

@Oikoumene, @sgi_info

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Join us on January 24, 2023 for the 9th annual Symposium on Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs.

Registration for the virtual event is now open here: https://t.co/OLcmqDwxgq

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

@RepRaskin @americnhumanist @seculardotorg @FFRF @AmericanAtheist @FCNL @BJContheHill @persecutionnews @JubileeC @center4inquiry Many thanks to @RepRaskin for his tremendous leadership on this issue! It was an honor to support him. (Please note that the correct twitter handle for Adventists is @AdventistChurch.)

[Religious Liberty - ReligiousLiberty.TV @RelLibertyTV]

A matter of keeping things in perspective.

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Silence in the face of evil is not neutrality, it's complicity.

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

During #COVID19 crisis, there are reports #India govt is arresting Muslim activists protesting the #CAA, including Safoora Zargar who is pregnant.

At this time, #India should be releasing prisoners of conscience, not targeting those practicing their democratic right to protest.

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

The @TLHumanRights co-chaired by @RepChrisSmith and @RepMcGovern continues to shine a light on human rights abuses around the world. This morning @EKCassidy of @USCIRF testified of continuing violations against religious minorities in Russia. #religiousfreedom

[IRLA @IRLA_USA]

Standing room only at today’s International Religious Freedom Roundtable on Capitol Hill. Glad to be a part of this committed group of civil society and government partners who work for freedom of religion or belief around the world. #religiousfreedom

[Knox Thames @KnoxThames]

Great first two days of #IRFMinisterial! Close to 900 members of civil society and religious groups attended. By my count, we had 36 panels and 186 speakers over those two days (give or take a few). Over 100 governments coming today!

[IPPFoRB @IPP_FoRB]

#IPPFoRB takes the stage at the #IRFMinisterial General Session to discuss how parliamentarians can work together to advance #FoRB. Thanks to moderator @KnoxThames of the @StateDept for the good discussion. #Article18ForAll