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VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLES ON ASIAN LAW, 6 August 2020 (4PM SGT - 8AM GMT): Freedom of Religion or Belief: Asia and Comparative Perspective
(Arif Jamal, Nazila Ghanea, Jaclyn Neo, Benjamin Schonthal, Mark Hill QC, Center or Asian Legal Studies, National University of Singapore School of Law)
VIRTUAL EVENT, 6 August 2020 (12:30PM EDT): Islam and Western Secular Modernity: A Conversation with Nilüfer Göle
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
ZOOM EVENT, 6 August 2020 (6PM Jerusalem; 11AM EDT): The Impact of Coronavirus on Religious Identity and Concepts of Community (and interfaith prayer)
(Elijah Interfaith Institute)
International Headlines
In a horrific instant, a burst of power that ravaged Beirut
(Sarah El Deeb and Bassem Mroue, Associated Press)
'We share your pain': Israel offers aid to Lebanon after Beirut port blast
(Haaretz)
‘The Church has a great duty’ after Beirut explosion: Lebanese cardinal
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
Hindus in India set to build temple at razed mosque site
(Biswajeet Banerjee and Ashok Sharma, Associated Press)
India’s Modi marks a historic win for Hindu nationalists at a tricky moment
(Rajesh Roy and Bill Spindle, The Wall Street Journal)
Indian PM lays foundation of temple at razed mosque site
(Biswajeet Banerjee and Ashok Sharma, Associated Press)
India’s residency law in Kashmir amplifies demographic fears
(Sheikh Saaliq and Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press)
Still waiting and wondering: Six years on from Yazidi genocide
(Jeremy Barker, Religious Freedom Institute)
Murad, Amal Clooney accuse leaders and UN of failing Yazidis
(Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press)
Yazidis refuse to become yesterday’s news
(Susan Korah, Convivium: Canada's Premier Hub for Faith in Common Life)
COVID-19 and EJIL
(Sarah Nouwen and Joseph Weiler, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Nicaragua police discount arson in fire at cathedral
(Associated Press)
Bishops from Japan, U.S. call Catholics to work for nuclear disarmament
(Dennis Sadowski, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
How Jewish Americans can help stop China’s genocide of Uighur Muslims
(Coby Goldberg, Forward Opinion)
Ways to bypass coronavirus-related entry ban for pilgrimage to Ukraine being advertised in Israel
(Interfax-Religion)
Uzbekistan: "They want to destroy our Synagogue"
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
COVID-19, childhood vaccines, and religious freedom: A looming issue
(Charles J. Russo & Paul T. Babie, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
A rabbinic role model for loss and leadership (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Ruth Gopin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Leadership across generations: faith in women’s styles (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Katherine Marshall, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Strength and resilience through coalition (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Talia Kaplan, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Women of faith in COVID-19 response: A view from the frontlines (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Martine Dushime, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
In Pictures: Lonely burials for coronavirus victims in Iraq
(Al Jazeera)
B.C. hospice stands firm against all-out assault
(Peter Stockland, Convivium: Canada's Premier Hub for Faith in Common Life)
When mass kneeling replaces faith
(Peter Menzies, Convivium: Canada's Premier Hub for Faith in Common Life)
Gunmen attack South Sudan Anglican cathedral, killing at least 23
(Juma Peter, Episcopal News Service)
Public outrage deters Al-Shabaab more than counter-terror efforts. Here’s why
(Mohammed Ibrahim Shire, The Conversation)
Buddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others
(Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation)
Jamaican school now says 7-year-old girl with dreadlocks may attend
(Kate Chappell, The Washington Post)
Chief Justice deplores threats against judges after dreadlocks ruling
(The Gleaner)
‘Sinicization’ of Islam intensifies amid the pandemic
(Li Wensheng, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)
Sayragul Sauytbay: How China is destroying Kazakh culture
(Nadine Wojcik, Deutsche Welle)
Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
A new theology of peace and nonviolence (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Rick Wayman, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
In this nuclear world, I am my brother’s keeper (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Annie Ortega-Shyne, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Seeking hope in nuclear disarmament by escaping our limited context (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Nate Van Duzer, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Shifting the nuclear narrative (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Erin Connolly, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The resilience of the survivors (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Alicia Sanders-Zakre, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Over 1,500 Brazilian priests support bishops’ attack on Bolsonaro
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Private Christian university in Canada says no sex outside heterosexual marriage. LGBTQ alumni say that discriminates
(Bobby Hristova, CBC News)
Poor and desperate, Pakistani Hindus accept Islam to get by
(Maria Abi-Habib and Zia ur-Rehman, The New York Times)
Weekly Highlight #117: COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities, World Faiths Development Dialogue)
Europe Headlines
EU countries offer support after Beirut blast
(Paul Dallison, Politico)
CEC conveys prayers and solidarity for Beirut
(Conference of European Churches)
Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Vatican is providing moral guidance on nuclear weapons
(Drew Christiansen and Carole Sargent, The Conversation)
Orbán and the self-asphyxiation of democracy
(Joseph Weiler, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Year-long trial of Jehovah's Witnesses interrupted by judge
(Vikinovosti, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
A law to ban foreigners to participate in religious activities in Russia
(Evangelical Focus Europe)
CNK condemns Dutch elderly euthanasia bill
(Care Not Killing)
A time for holy wisdom
(Robert Joustra, Convivium: Canada's Premier Hub for Faith in Common Life)
Czech government rejects second Parliamentary attempt to legalise euthanasia
(BRNO Daily)
Swedish government party wants to force imams, rabbis to wed homosexuals
(Sputnik News)
Europe’s largest and most influential political network responds to inflammatory remarks by Turkish president
(Bayt ar-Rahmah)
Bayt ar-Rahma: Europe’s most influential political network responds to inflammatory remarks by Turkish president
(Religious Freedom Institute)
Ankara to host interfaith dialogue expo as Hagia Sophia controversy heats up
(Matt A. Hanson, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Survey of British Muslims claims almost half hold antisemitic views
(Jewish News)
Counting religion in Britain, July 2020
(Clive D. Field, British Religion in Numbers)
Muslim antisemitism in Great Britain– It’s time to face reality
(Wasiq Wasiq, Jewish News)
Statement on nuclear weapons by Bishops of England and Wales
(Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)
COVID-19: further (separate) guidance for England and for Wales
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Church leaders praise John Hume for dedication to cause of peace in N. Ireland
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
John Hume, Irish nationalist, Northern Ireland peace broker, praised by Catholics, Protestants and world leaders
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Face covering during weddings and other services
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Thessaloniki Jews get language heritage programme after Spanish deal struck
(Jewish News)
United States Headlines
Religious freedom in America: popular and polarizing
(Elana Schor and Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press)
Symposium: Religions’ wins are losses
(Leslie Griffin, SCOTUSblog)
Symposium: Amid polarization and chaos, the court charts a path toward peaceful pluralism
(Mark Rienzi, SCOTUSblog)
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the importance of life | Seminole, FL
(The White House)
Lebanon needs US Catholic help now, bishops say
(Catholic News Agency)
Cornel West and Robert George keep asking believers – left and right – to be tolerant
(Terry Mattingly, OnReligion)
Anti-kapparot group renews attempt to get NYC police enforcement of health code
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Attorney for the Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos files new motion in kaporos case
(Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos)
Pandemic reinvigorates push to bar pre-Yom Kippur chicken-swinging ritual in NYC
(Marcy Oster, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
New York Child Victims Act filing window is extended
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
New York extends window for abuse lawsuits
(Catholic News Agency)
U.S. House appropriations measure blocks conscience protection rule
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Remembering John Lewis, and the political theology that changed a nation
(David French, Dispatch: The French Press)
National forgiveness (on race and civil rights)
(Mark Tooley, Juicy Ecumenism – The Institute on Religion & Democracy's Blog)
A pastor’s take: Repairing democracy for black lives
(Andrew Wilkes, Religion & Politics: Fit for Polite Company)
Billy Graham statue to replace that of white supremacist in US Capitol
(Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service)
New voices are making societies more civil
(Brian J. Grim, Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
Secularism cannot sustain liberty, a response to Greg Forster
(R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Law & Liberty)
Religious entities flex their muscles through the Roberts Court, playing both sides of the discrimination coin
(Marci A. Hamilton, Verdict)
Religion is the hidden theme in this coronavirus-hydroxychloroquine controversy
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Freedom of religion “indispensable for individual and society”
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
Cruz accuses Pentagon of 'culture of hostility towards religion' after Christian Air Force vet's talk canceled
(Sam Dorman, Fox News)
Archbishop Elpidophoros and Governor Andrew Cuomo preside at ceremony to resume construction of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and national shrine at the World Trade Center
(Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
What does the Bible say about religious liberty?
(Jim Denison, Denison Forum)
Media fail to report Bible burning
(Bill Donohue, Eurasia Review Opinion)
Pompeo’s plan for a hierarchy of human rights could serve to undermine them all – including religious freedom
(Shelley Inglis, The Conversation)
Suit says Chicago schools program promoted Hindu beliefs
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Parents, teacher, churches sue Chicago school district to stop Hindu meditation from being taught to students
(Heather Clark, Christian News Network)
Hindu temple ad runs in Times Square despite opposition
(Thalia Beaty, Associated Press)
Continue the conversation: New podcast discussion guides for Christians against Christian nationalism
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Will Tammy Duckworth be the first deist veep since Thomas Jefferson?
(Steven Waldman, Religion News Service)
Biden needs to bring religious Americans into the Democratic fold
(Avi Schick, The Hill Opinion)
How Trump is moving heaven and earth to motivate evangelical voters
(Linda Feldmann, The Christian Science Monitor)
Thinking with David Briggs and Ryan Burge: Whoa, is religious left really on rise (again)?
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Her gospel choir brought her closer to God. Now she can only hum from home.
(Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post)
State Senator asks Governor to allow clergy to enter healthcare facilities
(Leesville Daily Leader)
Sen. Mike Lee: 'Religious liberty has to be revered and respected,' even in a pandemic
(Lisa Riley Roche, KSL)
Notre Dame Law’s Religious Liberty Clinic expects broad reach
(Olivia Covington, The Indiana Lawyer)
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