All cases
Jesus Ridiculed in Music Clip
February 1, 2006, SpainJesus Christ is ridiculed in a Musical Video Clip on TV Channel Telecinco and the Internet
(TV) South Park “Bloody Mary” Episode
February 1, 2006, InternationalAn episode of the cartoon series “South Park” shows irreverent treatment of Catholic symbols.
State TV Censures Critical Comment
February 1, 2006, AustriaAustrian public broadcast ORF deletes a polite comment from an online debate which criticises the mainstream. Vienna, Austria.
Major Wears a Bishop Costume and Mocks Blessings During Carnival Parade
January 25, 2006, SpainThe major of San Sebastian, the socialist Odón Elorza, wore a religious costume for a pagan festivity. The media reported that during the Carnival, Erloza, dressed as a bishop along with three men dressed in female tennis cloth, preceded the parade. Erloza made the sign of the cross imitating the Catholic ritual "blessing" the attendance.
Government Officials Threat to Boycott Spanish Budget to Defund Catholic Church
January 16, 2006, SpainMembers of the socialist party said that they would vote against the National Spanish Budget as long as the government continues the provision of funds to the Catholic Church. During an interview broadcast by the media Ser, MP Victorino Mayoral, a socialist representative, claimed that the Catholic Church funding is "dubious, not to mention unconstitutional". Mayoral says that the secular government of Spain cannot afford the funding of a religious organizations that "revives Franco's times“.
MSP Patrick Harvie Reports Archbishop to the Police for Defending Marriage
January 13, 2006, United KingdomMember of the Scottish Parliament asked Strathclyde Police to investigate remarks made by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow. The Archbishop had defended the institution of marriage in a church service.
Crucifixion Ridiculed by Popstar
January 1, 2006, InternationalPopstar Madonna ridicules the crucifiction on tour in Europe
BBC Spreads Negative Image of Jesus
January 1, 2006, InternationalBBC spreads negative image of Jesus by Series on “The Miracles of Jesus”
Religious Persecution Through Bureaucratic Obstacles
January 1, 2006, Russia(ongoing) Visa difficulties for religious personel; police failure to protect the faithful; administrational obstacles prevent religious services.
Several Cases of Discrimination of and Violence against Christians
January 1, 2006, Turkey(2000-2006) Several instances recorded. Christians faced violence including murders, threats, vandalisations and administrational difficulties.