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'Cougars in Congress' share how BYU taught them to serve

By Logan Kauai
November 17, 2021 12:00 AM
Out of the 535 current members of the U.S. Congress, six of them started their journey at BYU.
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Religion

Leaders of international affairs discuss religious freedom

By Logan Kauai
October 06, 2021 12:00 AM
Leaders of international affairs in Europe discussed collaboration among religious organizations Tuesday morning over Zoom, during the final day of the International Law and Religion Symposium.
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Religion

Church leaders discuss collaboration, healing as Annual Law and Religion Symposium opens

By Aubry Black
October 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began the 28th Annual Law and Religion Symposium Sunday night with a discussion about healing and equal privileges of belief among all people.
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Campus Events

Christian values can bridge political divides, says BYU religious forum

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
June 23, 2021 12:00 AM
The 2021 BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review advocated using religion to bridge political divides. The virtual event was sponsored by the J. Reuben Clark Law School’s International Center for Law and Religion Studies and broadcast June 15–16. This year's theme was 'Religion’s Role in Overcoming Divides and Strengthening American Democracy.'
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Religion

Freedom of Religion or Belief club formed at BYU

By Emily Harrah
September 18, 2020 12:00 AM
A club educating students on freedom of religion and belief was formed at BYU. The Freedom of Religion and Belief club, known as FoRB, was created by students seeking to find a way to communicate with other students who have similar interests.
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Campus Events

BYU to host 26th Annual International Law and Religion Symposium

By Rebecca Nissen
October 06, 2019 12:00 AM
The International Center for Law and Religion Studies will be hosting the 26th Annual International Law and Religion Symposium from Oct. 6-8. The theme of this conference is titled 'Human Dignity and Freedom of Religion or Belief: Preventing and Responding to Persecution.'
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Campus

BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review to explore LGBT, women's issues

By Jenna Alton
June 12, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU Law's International Center for Law and Religion studies will host its BYU Religious Freedom Annual review on June 20-21. (Nate Edwards/BYU Photo)
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Local

Utah Valley Interfaith Association hosting National Day of Prayer

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
April 29, 2019 12:00 AM
A poster from the National Day of Prayer organization promotes the May 2 event. (National Day of Prayer)
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Nation

Senate passes tax bill, Johnson Amendment repeal uncertain

By Camille Baker
December 07, 2017 12:00 AM
House Republicans, from left, Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., arrive for a closed-door strategy session on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 5. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Campus Events

BYU hosts annual Religious Freedom Review

By Lauren Malner
July 06, 2017 12:00 AM
Religious Freedom Review participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers and participate in workshops July 6-7. (Maddi Driggs)
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Campus Events

Highlights from BYU Colleges: Oct. 31–Nov. 4

By Stacie Faulk
November 04, 2016 12:00 AM
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
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Campus Events

BYU Forum addresses audacious faith in the LDS Church

By Alicia Matsuura
October 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Brett G. Scharffs delivered a forum address about embracing the audacious doctrines of the LDS Church. Scharffs works as the director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies. (Ryan Turner)
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State

Parliament of the World's Religions: BYU faculty weigh in on contraceptive mandate debate

By Jenna Barratt
October 17, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU professor Frederick Gedicks participates in a legal debate about religious freedom, and the Supreme Court's 2014 ruling on a federal contraceptive mandate, at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City. (Jenna Barratt)
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