Religious liberty advocates are sounding the alarm about European legislation they believe could curtail religious expression, with potential consequences reaching American users. Organizations focused on protecting faith-based freedoms argue that hate crime statutes across Europe are creating new barriers for religious communities.
According to International Christian Concern, Europe’s Digital Services Act poses particular concerns because “it incentivizes companies to comply with its requirements and revise their worldwide content moderation policies. From politics to religion, online content is being classified as hate speech.” The organization warns that these European regulations could influence how social media platforms and other online services moderate content globally, potentially affecting American users’ ability to express religious viewpoints.
