Bitter Winter

5 days ago | bitterwinter.org | Massimo Introvigne

by Massimo IntrovigneA recent examination of school textbooks in Pakistan has uncovered that problematic content persists in the curriculum, leading to the marginalization of religious minorities from the nation’s social fabric and historical narrative. Conducted by the Lahore-based research and advocacy group Center for Social Justice (CSJ), the study, titled “What Are We Teaching at School?”, evaluated 145 textbooks across mandatory subjects for Grades 1 to 10.

6 days ago | bitterwinter.org | Massimo Introvigne

by Massimo Introvigne“Bitter Winter” has regularly covered the saga of Oak Flat, a key religious liberty issue in the U.S. Western Apaches protecting a sacred site against a Chinese-owned mining company are supported by Becket, a legal institute defending freedom of religion. The U.S. government plans to transfer Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, which is owned by a Chinese company.

1 week ago | bitterwinter.org | Massimo Introvigne

by Massimo IntrovigneArticle 3 of 3. Read article 1 and article 2. Machell’s Theosophical didactic art triumphed in “The Path.” According to some sources, the painting dates back to 1895, and Machell exhibited it in various European locations before bringing it to Point Loma. Here, it became a prominent symbol of Theosophy.

1 week ago | bitterwinter.org | Massimo Introvigne

by Massimo IntrovigneThe Trump administration has vowed to investigate violations of religious liberty not only internationally but also within the U.S. and take action when needed. The State of Washington offers an excellent opportunity to test the administration’s resolve.

2 weeks ago | bitterwinter.org | Massimo Introvigne

by Massimo IntrovigneArticle 2 of 3 (published on consecutive Saturdays). Read article 1. While Machell, after Blavatsky’s death, continued to produce works inspired by Theosophy, a controversy developed within the Theosophical Society, eventually impacting Machell’s life and career. William Quan Judge was one of the original companions of Madame Blavatsky and the leader of the powerful American branch of the Theosophical Society.