VIOLENCE

STAND Supports U.N. Effort on Behalf of Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

“Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Vandalism at California Churches Investigated as Possible Hate Crime

Two churches in West Covina, California, were vandalized and defaced by a man who spray-painted anti-religious epithets on religious statuary, signs, walkways and windowpanes.

Toronto Religious Leaders Unite Against Hate

After senseless anti-religious violence in the nation, Church of Scientology Toronto hosted an interfaith service to affirm cooperation among diverse religious communities.