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“Under the Protection of God: Does the Preamble of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988 Allow Freedom of Expression solely for Christians?” by Damião Benilson Gomes de Melo, Rafaela Albuquerque Fires & J. Ernesto Pimentel Filho

Sep 8, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysAlbuquerque, Rafaela, Melo, Benilson, Pimentel Filho, J. Ernesto, Religious Freedom, September 2023

Picture of the Supremo Tribunal Federal in Brazil by Dennis W. Asfour (CC BY-SA 4.0). In Brazil, the constitutional preamble of the 1988 Federal Constitution contains the expression “under the protection of God,” which has sparked debates for many years regarding its legally binding relevance. A landmark decision (the ADI 2076) even addressed whether the…

“Religious Regulation and Discrimination in Venezuela” by Dennis Petri

Jul 13, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysJuly 2023, Petri, Dennis P., Politics, Religious Freedom

Religion in Isla Margarita, Valle del Espíritu Santo by Wilfredor (CC0 1.0). This essay seeks to illustrate the state of religious freedom in Venezuela by analyzing the factors that affect its free exercise. First, it describes the presence of religious communities in the country and their relationship with the government. Second, it reviews the regulatory…

“Chaplains: Indispensable Members of the Military” by Charles J. Russo & John C. Mosbey

May 29, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysMay 2023, Mosbey, John C., Religious Freedom, Russo, Charles J.

“First Female Muslim Chaplain, 2021” by Airman 1st Class Jackson Manske (CC0). Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently sponsored the Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act, authorizing the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces to update the Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish chaplains’ memorials at Arlington National Cemetery to recognize those who died…

“Nicaragua and the Catholic Church” by Michael Hendricks

May 17, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysHendricks, Michael, May 2023, Religious Freedom

“Posesión de Daniel Ortega como presidente de Nicaragua” by Cancillería del Ecuador, 2012. (CC BY-SA 2.0). In recent years, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been accused of authoritarianism, repression, and human rights abuses. His government has also targeted the Catholic Church, which has historically been an important institution in Nicaragua and a source of opposition…

“Closing Congregations: On the Hunt for Patterns” by Wendy Cadge, Muna Güvenç, and Feigele Lechtchiner

May 3, 2023Estevan SamayoaSeriesCadge, Wendy, Güvenç, Muna, Lechtchiner, Feigele, May 2023, Religious Freedom

A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “Closing Congregations: On the Hunt…

“Politics and Religion in Cuba and Nicaragua” by Dennis P. Petri

Apr 29, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysApril 2023, Criminal Justice, Petri, Dennis P., Religious Freedom

“Cristo Church, Havana, Cuba” by Roberts & Co., Havana (CC0). The Regulation of Religion in Communist Cuba Religious groups have been viewed with suspicion by the Cuban government for a long time, as they are seen as potential threats to the socialist state. This distrust has led to subtle forms of repression, such as surveillance…

“Religion in State Education Policy” by Bryan Kelley

Apr 27, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysApril 2023, Kelley, Bryan, Politics, Religious Freedom

“In God We Trust” Plaque by USCapitol (CC0). Every year, state legislatures throughout the country introduce legislation that in some way brings together religion and the public education system. This is perhaps becoming more common, as state policymakers recognize the increasingly favorable precedents being put in place by the Supreme Court regarding the presence of…

“The Intersection Between Religion and Inclusive K-12 Athletic Participation” by Suzanne Eckes

Apr 22, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysApril 2023, Eckes, Suzanne, Religious Freedom

Image by Wutthichai Charoenburi (CC BY 2.0). Religious rights and civil rights sometimes collide in public schools. In earlier cases, religious rights arguments were sometimes used to maintain racial segregation in schools, which obviously conflicted with the rights of students of color. In later cases, students made religious freedom arguments to justify wearing racially insensitive…

“Politics vs. Religion?: The Case of Nicaragua” by Teresa Flores

Apr 20, 2023Canopy ForumEssaysApril 2023, Flores, Teresa, Politics, Religious Freedom

Managua Nicaragua Centroamérica by Hillsong7 (CC BY-SA 4.0). During crises or social conflicts in Nicaragua, the Catholic Church has served as a mediator and promoter of justice and peace. In countries with an authoritarian tendency such as Nicaragua, the Church’s support and guidance has been perceived as a threat to the government’s stability. In that…

“Historic Houses of Worship in Peril: Conserving Their Place in American Life” By Thomas Edward Frank

Apr 18, 2023Canopy ForumLiterature HighlightsApril 2023, Ethics & Morality, Frank, Thomas, Religious Freedom

Historic Houses of Worship in Peril: Conserving Their Place in American Life By Thomas Edward Frank This excerpt from Historic Houses of Worship in Peril: Conserving Their Place in American Life is an introduction to our virtual conference, “Religion, Property Law, and the Crisis of Houses of Worship.” View selected videos and browse all essays…