Articles related to "Religious Persecution"

China's government is highly restrictive of some religions. This article examines the often-overlooked motivations lying behind laws unfamiliar to many in the West.

The Amish are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination, best known for their preference for a plain and simple way of life, which shuns technology.

William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.

Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.

Numerous people are puzzled by what happened during the Burning Times, height of persecutions, and in more isolated historical occurrences. Hypothetical answers exist.

Rome's greatest virtue lay in her ability to adopt beliefs from other cultures. Yet the tolerance which had made the city great faltered at the rise of the Christians.

For nearly six centuries, the Catholic Church operated a series of inquisitions for the purpose of wiping out heresy and witchcraft.

European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.

In Friar Diego de Landa's novel "Yucatan Before and After The Conquest" the Spanish Catholics attempt to eradicate the Mayan religion and culture

William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.

This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies.

The Western Shugden Society has alleged the Dalai Lama is enforcing a ban that puts spiritual freedom in jeopardy. Is His Holiness guilty of religious cleansing?

Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish

This article describes the foundation and characteristics of an unlikely but flourishing friendship between American Muslims and Mormons.

Mary was a fanatical Catholic, who wished to return her Kingdom to the Roman fold, and reverse the heretical policies of her father Henry VIII, and brother Edward VI.

The LDS church is entrenched in the gay rights arena. Mormon leaders are outspoken critics of same-sex marriage but also supporters of some basic rights for homosexuals.

Shakespeare's Friar Lawrence is coloured by prevailing attitudes to Catholicism in Renaissance drama.

In a recent televised interview, historian and founder of Wall Builders, David Barton, discusses whether religious freedoms have been "stolen" from the American people.

In American prisons, Indian inmates struggle against a system dedicated to eradicating Native American indigenous spiritual practices and ceremonies.

In 1846 Brigham Young led the first group of Mormons from Nauvoo, Ill., to present-day Utah.

The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.

The Mayflower moors in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts near Cap Cod instead of Virginia. To avoid a mutiny they decided to settle there.

The Franchhoek Valley might just be the most beautiful valley in the world. It certainly is the most beautiful in the Cape. It is also a gourmet's paradise.

The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.

Six Carpenter sisters were beside the men of the Mayflower voyage even though they were not among the passengers.

Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.

Despite the many migrations of Anabaptists, genealogy records for Mennonites are plentiful. Here are several resources for researching Mennonite ancestry.

The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.

Relatively little known, this Swiss artist, writer and collector, was also widely travelled because his huge talent as a portraitist was in high demand and made him rich.

John Smith was a self promoter as evidenced by his thinly veiled autobiography: A General History of Virginia. In it, he champions himself as the savior of Jamestown.

Top Mexican-Jewish films of this decade - My Mexican Shivah, Nora's Will, and Eight Candles - offer beautiful storytelling with witty comedy and unique perspectives.

A writer's enthusiasm to develop a voice about food brings three key choices of subject material. Food writing clusters in ingredients, cuisines, sources and suppliers.

Shorter novels or novellas often make the best summer reading. These three French-Canadian women writers will bring tales of love and transformation into one's life.

Located in the oldest house in Leiden, Holland, the American Pilgrim Museum tells the story of the Pilgrims before they emigrated to New England.

When studying Irish history, it's best to have an understanding of the two different approaches to Ireland's past, the traditionalist and revisionist approaches.

The Bill of Rights limits the Federal Government in regulating citizen conduct. The First Amendment restricts Federal action in the areas of religion, speech, press and a

Many French Protestants, known as Huguenots, fled to North America to avoid persecution for their faith and for their devotion to liberty.

The first Sedar night of Passover is just around the corner. What do you know about this major Jewish holiday?

Leiden in The Netherlands is an appropriate November destination because it may have inspired the first American Thanksgiving celebration at Plymouth.

The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.

Tom Cruise and Scientology seem to go hand-in-hand in the media these days, but what is this thing he's attached to? Explore the Scientology argument.

In Trouble in Amish Paradise, Director Helen Hill examines an unsettling development, as some community members are deciding the leaders no longer follow the word of God

The following lineage societies include some which can be joined by invitation only. All require documented lineages. Most have websites.

Professional tarot card reader Terri Sherwood explains how tarot works and she offers advice on how to make the most of tarot card readings.

Throughout the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, their beliefs and practices have spurred controversy and opposition all over the world. Why do they face such opposition?

Worms on the Rhine just 30 miles south of Frankfurt is known for its magnificent medieval cathedral, the legend of the Nibelungs and the history of its Jewish community.

Newport RI is well known for its luxury travel and historic significance. A family trip here is at once classy and fun; these best things to do will entertain everyone.

Bishop Thomas Tobin & Rep. Patrick Kennedy disagree on health care reform that includes abortion provisions. Tobin has asked pro-choice Kennedy to stop taking Communion.

The arrival of Columbus in the New World ushered in an unprecedented era of wanton destruction, slaughter and abuse in the name of Christian enlightenment.

Film has the ability touch the hearts and minds of viewers, and if used responsibly it can carry the message of awareness and change to a global audience.