In an era of rising nationalism, religious nationalism, and algorithmic conformity, Free Religion - Jiyū Shūkyō offers a vocabulary for interior freedom as public resistance.
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145 years ago today: Rev. Dr. Shin'ichirō Imaoka (1881–1988) — founder of the Free Religion (Jiyū Shūkyō) — was born.

His legacy lives at iarf.net/free-religio...

#IARF #FreeReligion #ShinichiroImaoka #JapaneseReligiousHistory #Japan

Since 1900, IARF has united liberal religious communities worldwide—advocating for freedom of religion or belief at the UN, fostering interfaith dialogue, and defending human rights across borders.
Become a member or volunteer → iarf.net
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IARF visited the UN at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 9-10 September. We met with the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, UN staff working on freedom of religion or belief and minority rights, the Vice President of the Conference of NGO.
#ReligiousFreedom #IARF #UN

Shanah Tovah u'Metukah!
Wishing a sweet and peaceful New Year 5785 to all our Jewish friends, members, and partners around the world.
May this Rosh Hashanah bring renewal and hope for a year of greater understanding.
#RoshHashanah #Interfaith #IARF #JewishNewYear

Risshō Kōsei-kai — Lay Buddhist movement. Founded 1938 Japan.
One all Vehicle truth across faiths, engaged — disaster relief, interfaith @UN, Africa development, nuclear abolition.
"Peace begins with a smile in the home."
#Buddhism #Interfaith #IARF #LotusSutra

IARF isn't just an association — it's a lifelong learning community. Human rights education & UN advocacy. Study tours, Congresses, digital community.
Join us: iarf.net
#Interfaith #IARF #LifelongLearning #FreeReligion

Martin Luther King Jr. : "Sooner or later all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace and thereby transform this pending cosmic elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood."
#Interfaith #Peace #Compassion #IARF #UnityInDiversity #ReligiousHarmony #WorldPeace

Kanenuiakea: The 2,000-year-old indigenous religion of Hawai'i Nei.
30+ sacred sites on Waianae coast still in use, many occupied. US protects Christian sites abroad—must protect Hawaiian sites too.
#Kanenuiakea #IndigenousRights #HawaiianCulture #IARF

Join @IARF_org as an individual member & become part of a global network advocating at the UN for freedom of belief, Indigenous rights & interfaith justice.
#ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #HumanRights #FreeReligionInstitute #JoinUs #IARF