The International Association for Religious Freedom | Site-Wide Activity https://iarf.net/network/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:48:32 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 47cbf5ebb992a53bc2a7680fcd1721f5 Ernests Ivanovs posted an update: The 2026 General Assembly of the Hungarian Unitarian Church […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/5067/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:04:37 +0200 The 2026 General Assembly of the Hungarian Unitarian Church opened on October 9 in Alsóboldogfalva, celebrating international partnership and service to the community.

A highlight of the festive evening was the presentation of the Church’s highest distinction, the János Zsigmond Award, to Dr. George M. Williams and Dr. Judit Gellérd. The award reco…

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]]> 0 8878d27614cbe78b45780f80c80f9fc8 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: The Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/5062/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:57:53 +0200 The Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional Dialogue of the Council of Europe’s Conference of INGOs, together with Religions for Peace Europe, is inviting young people aged 18–30 to participate in an international painting and photography competition.

The theme is “Interfaith Dialogue: Bridges of Cooperation, Peace and Under…

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]]> 0 a5d9c4478f0dc806aaaac6828c35e5e1 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/5061/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:45:32 +0200 0 de571dde157e6aca8a81f4d750913d26 Gevene Hertz became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/5060/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:20:38 +0200 0 c0a2f2226cfb775e6cc158082ba2ce4c Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz wrote a new post https://iarf.net/network/activity/5050/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:56:47 +0200 IARF co-sponsors UN discussion on conscientious objection On 14 September 2026, IARF co-sponsored a side event on conscientious objection to military service during the UN Human Rights Council’s 63rd session in G […]

]]> 0 deaf9a29f8ba8d759472872865a02f64 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: Our September/October newsletter is out! 🌍 In this issue: […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/5039/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:24:41 +0200 Our September/October newsletter is out! 🌍

In this issue: preparations for the 2027 IARF World Congress in Tirana, including Robert Ince’s visit to our Bektashi partners in the Balkans; upcoming courses and conversations at the Free Religion Institute; our religious freedom and human rights advocacy; news from Europe and the Middle East; and new…

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]]> 0 e77743bf574459db25d9933421282417 IJda Blum became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/5037/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:57:56 +0200 0 5d646743a8e554be74f49c2399ecc4f5 Daniel Lean-Moctezuma became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/5034/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:32:58 +0200 0 fe789f5cdc0ef1c17aa75e8024043054 Ernests Ivanovs posted an update: In Latvia, Veļu laiks is a quiet autumn season for […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/5031/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:42:02 +0200 In Latvia, Veļu laiks is a quiet autumn season for remembering those who came before us. In traditional accounts, veļi—the spirits of ancestors—were welcomed as guests, sometimes with a meal prepared for them. Customs varied from place to place, but at its heart is remembrance and a sense of connection across generations.

It is commonly said to be…

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]]> 0 4c6f975f37fb06bc001fbf2d751d9352 Ajide Toluwalase Deborah became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/5030/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:16:33 +0200 0 445707c5013f06fe76383772dffd6732 Pascal Schilling posted an update: Dear IARF friends,Unfortunately, due to a heavy workload and […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/5024/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:49:10 +0200 Dear IARF friends,

Unfortunately, due to a heavy workload and the need for some time to catch my breath, I won’t be able to give the lecture next Sunday. I will prepare the topic originally planned for that session for our next meeting on November 8. A replacement/extension session to complete the lecture series will be added in February. I ask for…

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]]> 0 3baf054a85896e06ce25a1f0e46cc089 Norbert Nagy published a new course. https://iarf.net/network/activity/5021/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:51:08 +0200 What was the relationship between Jesus and slavery? What can we know about the lives of enslaved people in his world, and why are their voices largely absent from the Gospel narratives? This webinar explores the social realities of freedom and unfreedom in the first-century world and considers what the available historical sources allow us to say…

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]]> 0 30c5c1a5294557d7d58f49d6de36413c Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/5020/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:51:08 +0200 0 1fb081e6d856326b1e13bf3dad34109e Pascal Schilling posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/5018/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:44:15 +0200 0 7a196e74caaaaa2a5346f0fb0d80e936 Pascal Schilling posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/5017/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:44:14 +0200 0 45ef5ef7c5a8ce6624c0b7310cac52bd Pascal Schilling posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/5016/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:44:13 +0200 0 7fa9c2c4380cdcd2c26aa1b1cff1eddd Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz commented on Free Religious Sourcebook: A Collection of General Principles on the Content and Aims of Free Religion (1844–1928) in the library https://iarf.net/network/activity/5015/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:31 +0200

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Free Religious Sourcebook: A Collection of General Principles on the Content and Aims of Free Religion (1844–1928)

Lothar Geis, Lukasz Liniewicz, Pascal Schilling • 2026
It was compiled and published by Lothar Geis from the Mainz congregation. I was the translator, but Pascal should be credited too, I think
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Free Religious Sourcebook: A Collection of General Principles on the Content and Aims of Free Religion (1844–1928)

Lothar Geis, Lukasz Liniewicz, Pascal Schilling • 2026
Really marvellous to have. Thank you! For referencing purposes, who was/were the translator/s and date of translation? I see it was published by the Free Religious Congregation of Mainz – was Pascal Schilling the translator, or was it a team…
]]> 0 47976375514ec257688acab814023b71 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: We hebben voor het eerst een IARF-cursus naar het Nederlands […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4990/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:03:11 +0200 We hebben voor het eerst een IARF-cursus naar het Nederlands vertaald! De eerste lezing uit Pascals cursus over de geschiedenis van de Vrije Religie is nu beschikbaar met Nederlandse ondertiteling en een Nederlandse voice-over: bekijk de lezing.

We zijn benieuwd wat jullie ervan vinden! Laat gerust een reactie achter, zowel over de inhoud als over…

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]]> 0 b985fc02c19d694560364212269d049b kledia nakuci became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/5001/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:45:18 +0200 0 2b1bfb0db7759b8ca5a53598e7b9a583 Constance Anne Gibbons became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/4999/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:43:45 +0200 0 dc79cdcf2fa96c98cf6832b3d00cd17a Emma Serrano published a new course. https://iarf.net/network/activity/4998/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:22 +0200 This webinar will discuss the theological contribution of the late Ada María Isasi-Díaz, originator of mujerista theology. The presentation will situate her work’s origins in broader Latin American liberation theology movements, highlight important points of departure and theological innovations, and discuss subsequent movements it has influenced.

]]> 0 ea9415f50e35d477bf56590a1f3651e9 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/4997/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:22 +0200 0 7be0be952e0d02fd14cf2e4f74f7e045 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: Do you have memories of the International Religious […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4991/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:33:54 +0200 Do you have memories of the International Religious Fellowship (IRF), or know someone who does?

IRF’s Newsletter 1-2026 introduces its renewed work as a fellowship of liberal religious people of all ages, with continuing Oldies Reunions, plans for renewed youth gatherings, and a new Families and Friends initiative.

Families and Friends would b…

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]]> 0 1106cb4d2289c1174a81ce1eee68bb9a Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: IARFのコースに、初めての日本語翻訳版ができました！ぜひお聴きください：日本語版はこちらそして、感想やお気づきの点をコメン […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4989/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:42:40 +0200 IARFのコースに、初めての日本語翻訳版ができました！ぜひお聴きください：日本語版はこちら

そして、感想やお気づきの点をコメントでお聞かせください。内容の感想はもちろん、日本語の表現は自然か、音声は聞きやすいかなど、率直なご意見も大歓迎です。

今回の試みがうまくいけば、過去のコースも少しずつ日本語に翻訳していきたいと考えています。皆さんの声を、これからの改善に生かしていければうれしいです！

@Japan

]]> 0 3fe2a17d0454d56c952a033e8466b9a1 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted a new event https://iarf.net/network/activity/4982/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:53:01 +0200 0 00c4217c2801ccbce30eefa64ebb2879 George M Williams published a new course. https://iarf.net/network/activity/4983/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:34:11 +0200 The Free-Religion Colloquium is a monthly programme exploring the concept, process and practice of Free-Religion. Free-Religion may be thought of as the creative and liberative force within our various religious traditions.

Through presentations and discussions, the Colloquium seeks to probe themes common to diverse religions and philosophies, as…

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]]> 0 3cd62c82b1eef7d0a57e81a1f6962996 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz wrote a new post https://iarf.net/network/activity/4981/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:55:35 +0200 Kawahiva land recognition: Survival International renews its appeal Survival International has renewed its appeal for the recognition and protection of the Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous Territory in Brazil, following the […]

]]> 2eaac10cbee4d0f707d9d1a71b10303b Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz wrote a new post https://iarf.net/network/activity/4980/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:36:55 +0200 Yezidi petition supported by IARF presented to Dutch parliament A petition supported by IARF was presented to the Dutch House of Representatives’ Committee for Asylum and Migration on 22 September 2026. HeerlenMondiaal r […]

]]> 7259983a211bd1e266ff79dd83b5d7d6 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz commented on From America: Parts I and II in the library https://iarf.net/network/activity/4975/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:25:43 +0200

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From America: Parts I and II

Gustav Adolf Wislicenus, Lukasz Liniewicz • 2026
Please let me know if converting or translating anything else would be useful : )
]]> 0 4f282ba23b22a3aac4dcbe551bf8cbc5 Tom Dinkelaker became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/4973/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:51:03 +0200 0 20d5cec79aeb12b963422e22461858cc Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: I’m delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer ( […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4935/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:21:07 +0200 I’m delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer (@johncdorhauer) to the IARF Network! John is the former General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ (UCC) in the United States and now serves as pastor of First Congregational UCC in DeKalb, Illinois.

My warm thanks also to Peter Dennebaum (@peter) of BEYOND, the European N…

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]]> 0 fdb10348545c951bff7360637d1c98f5 Paul Overend commented on From America: Parts I and II in the library https://iarf.net/network/activity/4971/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:24:42 +0200

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From America: Parts I and II

Gustav Adolf Wislicenus, Lukasz Liniewicz • 2026
Fantastic to have this in English – thank you!
]]> 0 0ca327dcda2ccbf068be9eaafae28c50 Rita Root became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/4939/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:42:59 +0200 0 4017f4dec28170bee7fe4dd1974afb51 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: This Guardian article explores how progressive faith […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4937/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:57:38 +0200 This Guardian article explores how progressive faith communities in the US are invoking religious-freedom protections to defend abortion access, support migrants, protect Indigenous sacred sites and establish overdose-prevention facilities. Several claimants argue that their faith does not merely permit these activities: it places obligations on…

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]]> 0 adef8b47d1624f88a92575aef4468308 Rev. Dr. John C Dorhauer published a new course. https://iarf.net/network/activity/4932/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:03:28 +0200 John has researched, written, and taught about the machinations, manipulations, and ambitions of religious fanaticism in its US context. His book Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion was a critical work in this emerging field two decades ago. In this webinar, he will give a brief description of its current…

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]]> 0 23ebceb78d3db57e27e48e545eea5250 Ernests Ivanovs posted an update: Today we celebrate the 145th birthday of Rev. Dr. […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4929/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:27:29 +0200 Today we celebrate the 145th birthday of Rev. Dr. Shin’ichirō Imaoka (1881–1988) — Japanese educator, Unitarian, and founder of the modern Free Religion (Jiyū Shūkyō) movement.

Dr. Imaoka pioneered a vision of religion as “living freely and autonomously, unbound by the frameworks of established religion” — a path of creative, inquiring, and liber…

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]]> 0 be35abaf51ee0292b47674d4ddab2b64 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz posted an update: I was invited to the German Chapter’s annual meeting held t […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4910/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:29:52 +0200 I was invited to the German Chapter’s annual meeting held today in Offenbach (and online): a challenge for my Dutchified German, but above all a great pleasure to meet many of our German members and leaders. The hybrid format worked very well – we should make use of it more often!

Great ideas, thoughtful questions, and a lot of enthusiasm for the…

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]]> 0 50588ac1be101838b888f7c631731f27 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz published a new periodical issue https://iarf.net/network/activity/4900/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:53:44 +0200

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IARF World, December 2000 (Centenary Issue)

International Association for Religious Freedom • 2000
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This issue of the IARF's newsletter commemorates the centenary of the International Association for Religious Freedom (1900-2000). It features reports on centennial celebrations held in Bangalore, India; at Hotaka Shrine in Japan; and at the Klingberg Youth and Education Centre…
]]> 0 3d5fb0b1c2aaa193890f57686419f062 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz published a new periodical issue https://iarf.net/network/activity/4899/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:53:44 +0200

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IARF World Community News, No. 2, 1986

1986
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IARF World Community News, No. 2, 1986, covering the Montpellier theological conference, preparations for the 1987 Stanford Congress, Social Service Network projects, United Nations work, and women's and youth programmes.
]]> 0 81fec8d47ea7972a948c59c39b72e420 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz published a new periodical issue https://iarf.net/network/activity/4898/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:53:43 +0200

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IARF World Community News, No. 1, 1986

1986
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IARF World Community News, No. 1, 1986, with reports on IARF's United Nations work, the Bangalore conference, preparations for the 1987 Congress, Social Service Network projects, and women's and youth programmes.
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IARF World Community News, No. 2, 1985

1985
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IARF World Community News, No. 2, 1985, with reports from the European Peace Conference in Utrecht, preparations for the 1987 North American Congress, women's and youth programmes, and Social Service Network appeals.
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IARF World Community News, No. 1, 1985

1985
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1985 issue focused on the IARF Conference in India, the Delhi Declaration on the religious path to peace, youth work in the Philippines, Social Service Network projects, women's programmes and United Nations engagement.
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IARF World Community News, No. 2, 1984

1984
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Report issue on the 25th IARF World Congress in Japan in 1984, including presidential messages, keynote addresses, the Congress Declaration and Action Program for Peace, project reports and appeals.
]]> 0 45c0bfbacc92737df6dadd724610dc74 Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz published a new periodical issue https://iarf.net/network/activity/4894/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:53:43 +0200

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IARF World Community News, No. 1, 1984

1984
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IARF World Community News, No. 1, 1984, with preparations for the 25th IARF World Congress in Japan, Social Service Network reports, women's and youth programmes, and regional news.
]]> 0 bed7f8e5b560c2c011f9fd0c10e8357e Lukasz (Luke) Liniewicz published a new periodical issue https://iarf.net/network/activity/4893/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:51:52 +0200

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IARF World Community News, Nr. 1, 1983

1983
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The Nr. 1, 1983 issue of the IARF World Community News, reporting on the association's activities, including the first IARF Youth Encounter in India, the Women's Program, and the expansion of the IARF Social Service Network. Key sections cover the…
]]> 0 c05d657e5bbac56a553781e8bbbc67c7 Ernests Ivanovs posted an update: Shanah Tovah u'Metukah! Wishing a sweet and peaceful New Year […] https://iarf.net/network/activity/4888/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:18:06 +0200 Shanah Tovah u’Metukah!

Wishing a sweet and peaceful New Year 5785 to all our Jewish friends, members, and partners around the world.

May this Rosh Hashanah bring renewal, reflection, and hope for a year of greater understanding, justice, and religious freedom for all.

L’Shanah Tovah Tikatevu!

May you be inscribed for a good year.

— The I…

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]]> 0 5c324cc024b9b0d98a385ed8bfe5cc65 Ken Ovitz became a registered member https://iarf.net/network/activity/4884/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:39 +0200 0 6c9cc5a27add6900eed8fbc8e69a1223 Ernests Ivanovs posted an update: Risshō Kōsei-kai — A global Buddhist movement rooted in the https://iarf.net/network/activity/4883/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:44:09 +0200 Risshō Kōsei-kai — A global Buddhist movement rooted in the Lotus Sutra, dedicated to “Buddhism in daily life” and world peace through interfaith cooperation.

Founded in 1938 by Rev. Nikkyō Niwano & Mrs. Myōkō Naganuma in Japan. Today: 6+ million members worldwide.

Core pillars: • Hōza — compassionate “circle of harmony” dialogue for personal &a…

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