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Experts at conference held at the Church of Scientology of Rome, make the point on the state of freedom of belief in Italy and the world

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University professors, government officials, parliamentarians and religious representatives participated in a day-long conference where they discussed the current challenges to religious freedom.

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 3rd Jun 2024 – On Thursday, May 30th, the international conference on freedom of religion in Italy and the world, titled “Freedom of Belief and Religious Recognition: Current State and Perspectives,” was held in the auditorium of the Church of Scientology in Rome. It was organized with the collaboration of the Observatory on Religious Entities, Ecclesiastical Heritage, and Non-Profit Organizations of the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.”

The conference consisted of two international roundtables in the morning moderated by Prof. Alfonso Celotto, professor of constitutional law at the University of Roma Tre, and two national ones moderated by Prof. Antonio Fuccillo, professor of ecclesiastical and intercultural law at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.”

 

International examples of religious freedom

The first panel had as speakers Senator Lorena Rios Cuéllar, former director of religious affairs of the Colombian government; Prof. José Daniel Pelayo Olmedo, deputy director general for the coordination and promotion of religious freedom of the Spanish government; and Dr. Gary Vachicouras, professor and administrator of academic affairs at the Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Orthodox Theology (Chambésy, Geneva).

This panel outlined the situation in Colombia, a secular but not atheist state with a constitution that guarantees freedom of religion both individually and collectively. It then covered that of Spain, where there are 26,000 religious groups registered in the Register of Religious Bodies. For the Greek-born Prof. Vachicouras, societies are increasingly facing religious plurality and the resulting problems. The solution to conflicts, he stated, is acceptance of the principle of freedom of belief. The panel showed how three countries with different traditions (Colombia, Spain, and Greece) have recognized their religious entities, including Scientology, within a framework of great freedom and inclusion.

The second panel included U.S. attorney and constitutional expert Austin Hepworth; Prof. Juan Ferreiro Galguera, professor of church law at the University of Oviedo, Spain; and Prof. Vincent Berger, former jurisconsult at the European Court of Human Rights.

Attorney Hepworth explained how the principle of religious freedom is applied in the U.S., also recalling the 1948 U.S.-Italy Friendship Treaty on automatic mutual recognition of entities, including religious ones. Prof. Ferreiro Galguera explained the difference between the secular state that respects religious phenomena and the cooperation with it as it happens in Spain, and the secularist state that instead prevents it, as it happens in France.

Prof. Berger asserted that the state’s tolerance of a religious denomination should not replace its full recognition, and he recalled the remedies offered by the ECHR on limitations of religious freedom, with the possibility of recourse to the Strasbourg Court as well.

 

Italian situation of religious freedom under analysis

The speakers at the first section of this panel were Prof. Maria D’Arienzo, professor of ecclesiastical, canonical, and confessional law at the University “Federico II” of Naples; Prof. Gianfranco Macrì, professor of intercultural law at the University of Salerno; and Prof. Francesco Sorvillo, associate professor of Law and Religions at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.”

The peculiarity of the Italian normative situation emerged, in that the Constitution addresses religious freedom in 4 specific articles and in 5 with a more general approach, yet it still lacks a law on religious denominations, still having to refer to Law No. 1159, which dates back to 1929, and which concerns “admitted denominations” in the “Kingdom of Italy”, a law that predates the republican democracy that is Italy today.

The second section of this panel featured the editor-in-chief of “bitterwinter.org” and journalist for the “Journal of CESNUR,” Dr. Marco Respinti; Dr. Nader Akkad, religious affairs advisor of the Grand Mosque of Rome; and Mother Anastasia, legal advisor of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese.

Dr. Respinti explained how the media perceive religiosity and their own responsibility on how it is perceived in society. Dr. Akkad emphasized the importance of dialogue between members of different faiths, while Mother Anastasia spoke about the difficulty of the Romanian Orthodox Church working on recognition in Italy for over 13 years.

What emerged overall was the need for greater attention to the religious phenomenon for accomplished regulation not only at the level of individuals but also of organizations in their relations with states.

“Freedom of religion and respect for the beliefs of others have always been principles of fundamental importance to the Church of Scientology,” recalled Lina Pirotta, representative of the Church of Scientology Italy, in her welcome address to the conference participants.

The Creed of the Church of Scientology itself, written in 1954 by the religion’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, among other points states, “We of the Church believe that all men have inalienable rights to their own religious practices and their performance.”

It is within this framework that the Church of Scientology has strongly supported this conference, collaborating with domestic and foreign experts to make it happen in order to provide a clearer picture of the state of freedom of belief in Italy and other countries, and the possible solutions that could help make, of this fundamental right, a fulfilled reality, favoring its development.

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Website: https://www.europeanaffairs.eu

Email: scientology@europeanaffairs.eu

Address: Boulevard de Waterloo 103

City: Brussels

State: Brussels

Country: Belgium

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By The Barnyard Gate Provides a Joyful, Nurturing Environment for Early Childhood Learning in Sachse, TX

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At By The Barnyard Gate, we believe in cultivating a joyful and secure environment where children can thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritizes essential values such as responsibility and courtesy, all while providing children with a safe space to explore their creativity, from artistic activities like painting to playful singing sessions.

Sachse, TX, United States, 23rd Oct 2024 – By The Barnyard Gate, a private school in Sachse, TX, is proud to announce its innovative and caring approach to early childhood education. The school’s dynamic programs, which include Fun Shine Express Buttercups, Fun Shine Express Fireflies, and McGraw DLM Early Childhood Express, offer a comprehensive learning experience designed to inspire a lifelong love for learning in young children.

At By The Barnyard Gate, we believe in cultivating a joyful and secure environment where children can thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritizes essential values such as responsibility and courtesy, all while providing children with a safe space to explore their creativity, from artistic activities like painting to playful singing sessions.

“We strive to create a space where kids can truly be kids,” said Blake Simpson, owner of By The Barnyard Gate. “By engaging their natural curiosity and offering a nurturing environment, we help them grow into well-rounded individuals, prepared for future success.”

Comprehensive Early Childhood Programs

By The Barnyard Gate offers a wide range of specialized programs to meet the diverse developmental needs of children:

Fun Shine Express Buttercups: This program for infants and toddlers provides activities that boost physical, intellectual, and social growth across key domains like Language, Physical, Cognitive, and Social-Emotional Development.

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With outdoor playgrounds designed to build motor skills and a large indoor playland for rainy days, By The Barnyard Gate ensures that every day is filled with fun, exploration, and learning.

For more information about By The Barnyard Gate and its programs, visit www.thebarnyardgate.com or contact us at (972) 552-2276 or via email at Barnyardgatesachse@yahoo.com.

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Coin Captain Launches Revolutionary “Spin to Airdrop” Game on Telegram

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Coin Captain Introduces Innovative Play-to-Earn Platform in the TON Ecosystem

Coin Captain (@CoinCaptainAnn) has released its eagerly-awaited game on the Telegram platform and has integrated a completely new ‘Spin to Airdrop’ mechanism for the TON community fans. Still, this relatively new addition to the play-to-earn genre already has more than 810,000 users and is rapidly closing in on the 1m+ mark within the blockchain games space.

The central mechanism of the Coin Captain app is the Lucky Wheel within which players use spin energy to receive gold coins and more spin energy. These gold coins serve a dual purpose: it also forms the basis of in-game money, currently defines who gets access to future token airdrops and brings an element of strategy into the game.

Key features of Coin Captain include:

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Coin Captain has formed strategic alliances within the crypto and gaming sectors to expand the game’s reach and offer additional value to players:

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  2. Pumpad IDO: Offering potential access to $tBOL tokens for Coin Captain players.
  3. Sidekick: A Binance Labs-backed project focusing on social and gaming consolidation.
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These collaborations aim to enhance the gaming experience and position Coin Captain at the intersection of gaming, social interaction, and charitable giving.

The development team has outlined a roadmap for the coming months:

  • Q1: Focus on basic game mechanics, daily rewards, and community building.
  • Q2: Introduction of the “Spin to Earn” feature and announcement of additional partnerships.
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Plans include more rewards for the Lucky Chest and time-limited events to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

Since its launch, Coin Captain has seen growth in its community. The game’s official Telegram channel (@CoinCaptainAnn) and community group (@coincaptainofficial) have become active hubs, with players sharing strategies and discussing the game. The Twitter account (@coincaptain_ton) serves as a platform for announcements and community engagement.

The launching of Coin Captain brings them a new leap in combining blockchain technology with casual games. Using Telegram’s popularity, and the increased interest in the TON ecosystem, the Coin Captain wants to familiarize users with play-to-earn and blockchain gaming.

The case of the airdrops in the game and using the in-game performance as a qualifier would be a blueprint for the supply of tokens in the gaming industry. Unlike other models, this one promotes engagement, and practice, rather than guessing or speculation.

As Coin Captain ventures deeper into blockchain gaming, it takes a unique approach to how the ecosystem fosters interaction and incentives. Based on the landing page, the system’s interface, potential partnerships, and all the promises of actual earnings, Coin Captain is ready to provide solutions in the play-to-earn industry.

Players interested in joining Coin Captain can start by visiting the official Telegram bot: @CoincaptainGameBot.

About Coin Captain: 

Coin Captain is essentially a TELEGRAM-based P2E game that is centered in the TON blockchain. The idea of the Coin Captain is to combine the entertainment of “Spin to Airdrop” and partnerships with companies in the casual gaming business, based on its reliance on blockchain technologies.

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Trivolve Tech and Quixy joins hands to Revolutionize Forensic Systems in India on Cardano

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Hyderabad, India, 22nd October 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, Trivolve Tech, a blockchain and AI product studio and Quixy, a leader in no-code/low-code enterprise solutions, , have officially partnered to co-develop cutting-edge forensic management systems for state governments across India. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the handling and integrity of forensic evidence by integrating Cardano blockchain technology and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) into evidence management systems.

The project will initially focus on the Uttar Pradesh state government, which handles over one million forensic cases annually. The key objective is to enhance the forensic chain of custody—a process crucial for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of forensic evidence presented in court.

Addressing the Challenges in Forensic Evidence Management

Forensic departments in India face significant challenges in maintaining the chain of custody for evidence. Current centralized systems are vulnerable to tampering and unauthorized access, posing risks to the credibility of evidence in legal cases. The joint venture between Quixy and Trivolve Tech addresses these challenges by developing a decentralized solution leveraging Cardano’s smart contracts and Zero Knowledge Proofs. This approach ensures that every step in the chain of custody is immutably recorded on the blockchain, providing an unprecedented level of transparency and security.

Integrating Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Security and Scalability

Cardano, one of the most decentralized and sustainable blockchain platforms, will be integral to the forensic management system through its cryptographic hashing. Cardano operates on a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which makes it 99.99% more energy-efficient than Bitcoin and Ethereum. This sustainability, coupled with security, positions Cardano as an eco-friendly option for large-scale projects like this one.

Rahul Konudula, CEO of Trivolve Tech, commented, “By integrating Cardano blockchain with forensic management, we are providing a game-changing solution that improves transparency, accountability, and security for law enforcement agencies. This collaboration could set the standard for forensic evidence management across India’s 28 states and 8 union territories.”

About Quixy

Quixy is a no-code/low-code platform that helps organizations automate business processes and build enterprise applications faster with fewer resources. With over 26,000 no-code apps and 200,000 users, Quixy is one of India’s leading software companies.

About Trivolve Tech

Trivolve Tech is a product development studio solving real-world problems through Blockchain and AI. They integrate blockchain into enterprises and government operations, driving innovation and sustainable growth while enhancing liquidity by tokenizing Real World Assets.

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Quixy – https://quixy.com/

Trivolve Tech – https://trivolvetech.com/

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