Study on Religious Freedom
Sunday, November 27, 2005
U.S. President George Bush recently made a visit to China where he attended a worship service at a Protestant church in Beijing. Part of the President's agenda for the China visit was to address the shortcomings of the Chinese government on the subject of religous expression. In a statement given following the church service, the President remarked that "a society that welcomes all faiths and gives people a chance to express themselves through worship" is a healty society.
On November 8, less than two weeks before the President made these statements in China, the State Department issued the International Religious Freedom Report. This report gives an overview of the official legal positions, societial attitudes, and problems and improvements of countries around the globe on the issue of religious freedom. Because we are followers of Jesus living in a land that is predominatly Muslim, several of our friends and famlily have asked us questions about this issue in Turkey. In our opinion, the specific report on Turkey is fair, accurate, and well worth your time to read.
On November 8, less than two weeks before the President made these statements in China, the State Department issued the International Religious Freedom Report. This report gives an overview of the official legal positions, societial attitudes, and problems and improvements of countries around the globe on the issue of religious freedom. Because we are followers of Jesus living in a land that is predominatly Muslim, several of our friends and famlily have asked us questions about this issue in Turkey. In our opinion, the specific report on Turkey is fair, accurate, and well worth your time to read.
