Law and Religion Headlines

---

Friday, 24 September 2021

Ukrainian press mocks Moscow church's discord with ecumenical patriarch
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Kazakhstan: Plagiarised "expert analysis", Jehovah's Witnesses to pay over 3 years' wages
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)

Push comes to shove on climate change. What more can clergy and religion reporters do?
(Ira Rifkin, GetReligion)

Nigerian states should protect girls by ending child marriage
(Rita Nketiah, Human Rights Watch)

Australia: Where religious discrimination Bill falls short
(Mark Fowler, The Australian)

What Confucius’s Li can teach the West about law
(Aaron Walayat, Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute)

Empires built between Islam and Christianity
(Mélinée Le Priol, La Croix International)

Uganda reopens worship places but enforces strict restrictions
(La Croix International)

Hate speech rise follows in wake of pandemic, experts find
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Mexican Supreme Court invalidates medical conscientious objection law
(Walter Sanchez Silva, Catholic News Agency)

'A great day of joy': Iraqi church bell rings for first time since ISIS occupation
(Premier Christian News)

Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities
(Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)

India: Madhya Pradesh authorities intimidate Pentecostals
(Nirmala Carvalho, Asia News)

Book review: The Rise of Hindu nationalism in India
(Sadanand Dhume, Law & Liberty)

Pakistan: Islamic extremists charge Christian woman with blasphemy
(Morning Star News)

Pakistan: Statistics about victims of blasphemy laws (1987-2021)
(Akmal Bhatti, Human Rights Without Frontiers International)

Thailand urged not to deport trans woman charged in Malaysia
(Associated Press)

Thieves caught trying to take over 200 Jewish headstones from Argentine Jewish cemetery
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

US must help religious minorities fleeing the Taliban
(Miles P.J. Windsor, Real Clear Religion)

AI’s Islamophobia problem
(Sigal Samuel, Vox)

‘Burning karma’: The Jains’ late summer holy season focuses on purifying the soul
(Kalpana Jain, Religion News Service)

Three-year-old case against Jehovah's Witnesses delayed again
(SOVA Center for News and Analysis, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Yet another prosecution of a Jehovah's Witness
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Ukraine adopts law on fight against anti-Semitism
(Interfax-Religion)

Turkey's top Islamic cleric moves centre stage, irking secularists
(Daren Butler, Reuters)

To build a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world, interfaith dialogue is fundamental
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)

Photos of the Week: Yom Kippur; 9/11 anniversary
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)

Briefing paper calls for more attention to freedom of religion in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
(International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB))

Eritrea: 15 Christians re-arrested
(Release International)

Weekly Highlight #174: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: Places of worship as vaccination sites and religious exemptions
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

Tough road ahead for Kashmir separatist movement after Geelani
(Al Jazeera)

Monday, 20 September 2021

Indonesian G20 Presidency promises to put a ‘battle for the soul of Islam’ on the front burner – analysis
(James M. Dorsey, Eurasia Review)

The importance of Christ’s name at the G20 Interfaith Forum
(Tad Walch, Deseret News)

Bologna G20 Forum endorses Malta’s call for conference on security, co-operation in Med
(Independent.com.mt)

Aram I addresses international forum ahead of G20 Summit
(Asbarez)

G20 Interfaith Forum provides real opportunity for convergence, cultural dialogue: Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
(Emirates News Agency)

The world’s hunger calamity is spiraling out of control. Here’s how Latter-day Saint Charities has responded
(Tad Walch, Deseret News)

We must stand up to those who exploit religion - Draghi. Premier addresses Interfaith G20 Forum in Bologna
(ANSA)

Bahrain's commitment to promoting religious tolerance highlighted at G20 Interfaith Forum
(GDN Online)

Pope to G20 Interfaith Forum: Peace is a universal right
(Devin Watkins, Vatican News)

Global interfaith youth activists to promote dialogue for peace ahead of the G20 Summit
(EIN Presswire)

GL highlights need for WB ‘debt forgiveness’ in current emergency situation
(The Island Online)

Advancing human fraternity falls on everyone, HCHF secretary-general says
(Arab News)

Ways to enhance Bahrain, UNAOC partnership on global dialogue discussed
(GDN Online)

Oman rejects all forms of extremism, hatred and violence
(Times of Oman)

ISESCO chief calls for consolidating a culture of peace and restoring universal human values
(Saudi Gazette)

Turkey faces gathering storm in Syria
(Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)

Victorian proposals to further limit religious freedom rights
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)

Archbishop calls new Aussie assisted dying laws a ‘defeat for life’
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Bedouin society is undergoing a historic change, still has further to go
(Udi Shaham, Jerusalem Post)

Russia: Dmitry Terebilov is the 23rd Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to a prison term in 2021
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)

Russia: Special bimonthly Freedom of religion or belief digest (01-15.09-2021)
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)

EU urged to act over 'continued rights abuses' by Pakistan
(eureporter)

Thousands march for LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine despite some opposition
(Reuters)

EU Resolution on Afghanistan demonstrates a “guilty lack of attention to Christians”, says Co-Chair of Intergroup on FORB
(ADF International)

USCIRF releases new report about protests in Cuba and religious freedom
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Festival season returns to Nepal amid declining COVID cases
(Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press)

Indonesia retrieves most-wanted militant’s body from jungle
(Mohammad Taufan, Associated Press)

Articles of interest - 20 September 2021
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

India should share its ancient knowledge with the world: Dalai Lama
(NDtv)

Chile has a growing Muslim community – but few know about it
(Michael Vicente Perez and Matthew Ingalls, The Conversation)

Chile cardinal pushes politicians to honor ‘non-negotiable values’
(Ines San Martin, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Quebec judge OKs class action against congregation for ‘spiritual abuse’
(Francois Gloutnay, Catholic News Service)

Iraq, call for bids: John Bunyan Fund for Freedom of Religion or Belief
(British Embassy Baghdad, UK Government)

Can Francis and ‘Super Mario’ position Europe between AUKUS and China?
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Religion Watch, Volume 36 No. 10
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)

Moroccan Christians welcome end of a decade of Islamist government
(Jayson Casper, Christianity Today)

Colombia: Bishops decry violence against Afro-Colombians, indigenous people
(La Croix International)

Eastern African bishops' delegation visits Ethiopia to help restore peace
(La Croix International)

Friday, 17 September 2021

Transition to Indonesia at the IF20: Speech for closing ceremony (PDF)
(H. Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, G20 Interfaith Forum)

Removing the obstacles to freedom of religion or belief in Africa
(Yunusa Nmadu, FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)

Muslim groups call for Hilton boycott over project in China
(Associated Press)

Cyprus recovers looted 18th century church doors from Japan
(Associated Press)

South Sudan church leaders frustrated by lack of progress in nuns’ murders
(Paul Jeffrey, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Draft of Cuba’s new family code opens door for gay marriage
(Associated Press)

Taliban seize women’s ministry building for use by religious police
(Jim Huylebroek, Wali Arian and Rick Gladstone, The New York Times)

Afghanistan: Pakistan braces for more 'Islamization' after Taliban victory
(S Khan, Deutsche Welle)

Kazakhstan: "It is not allowed to pray at any location unless it's approved"
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)

Blinken pledges US backing to expand Abraham Accords between Israel, Arab states
(Lazar Berman and Jacob Magid, The Times of Israel)

Queensland becomes fifth Australian state to legalise voluntary euthanasia
(Felicity Caldwell and Matt Dennien, Brisbane Times)

Colombian social media star challenges censorship ruling in court
(Sofia Hörder, Christian Today)

Challenging abortion laws in Bangladesh: In need of a multi-pronged judicial strategy
(Psymhe Wadud, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Christian aid groups ask U.N. panel to eliminate overseas orphanages and institutionalization
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)

What is the Moon Festival? A scholar of Chinese religions explains
(Mario Poceski, Religion News)

India’s supreme court dismisses ‘forced conversion’ charge against caroling priest
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Guinean bishops express concerns after coup
(Catholic News Service)

Kenya's shelter for suspected witches
(Thelma Mwadzaya, Deutsche Welle)

Notorious case involving Jehovah's Witnesses finally ready for court
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

In Zimbabwe "no vax" means "no church"
(Guy Aimé Eblotié, La Croix International)

USCIRF releases factsheet on Laos’ Decree 315
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Body composting a ‘green’ alternative to burial, cremation
(Thomas Peipert, Associated Press)

Legal Journal Number 11 (16): September 2021 (Spanish)
(Observatorio de Libertad Religiosa de América Latina y El Caribe)

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

India's new laws against 'love jihad' give Hindu conservatives power to halt weddings
(National Public Radio)

India: Govt. enacting drama, says Siddaramaiah
(The Hindu)

India general secretary says province high court shouldn't intervene in matters of religion
(The New Indian Express)

Why I can't sign the World Lawyers’ Pledge on Climate Action
(Benoit Mayer, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Military attacks church in battle-ravaged Myanmar
(Union of Catholic Asian News)

Weekly Highlight #173: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: Religious gatherings with old and new challenges
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

USCIRF releases new report on Houthi religious repression in Yemen
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

G20 Interfaith Forum welcomes hundreds of religious leaders, policymakers and academics to tackle global challenges
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)

Search

Go!

Filter by Category

Events

International

Europe

United States

Filter by Topic

Abuse Adoption Blasphemy / Offense to Religion Children and Youth Church-State Relations Citizenship Constitutional Space COVID-19 COVID-19 Resources Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (abortion case) Ecclesiastical Abstention Education Environment Espinoza v. Montana (SCOTUS school funding case) Eugenics Extremism Family Law Freedom of Expression Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) Fulton v. Philadelphia (faith-based adoption agencies and same-sex couples) G20 Interfaith Forum Gender Genocide George Floyd Health and Wellbeing Human Dignity Human Fraternity ICLRS Symposium Identity Interfaith Dialogue Jewish Law June Medical Services (SCOTUS abortion case) Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania Our Lady of Guadalupe School (SCOTUS ministerial exception case) Politics Poverty Property Race Religious Food Practices Religious Freedom Religious Holidays Religious Literacy Rule of Law Russia's Extremism Laws Slavery Social Service Spirituality Technology, Innovation, Infrastructure The Economy Ukrainian Autocephaly Violence Women / Equality Abortion Accreditation Activism Advocate Health Care Network v. Stapleton Affordable Care Act/HHS Mandate Al-Qaeda Annual International Law and Religion Symposium Anti-Christian Sentiment Anti-Islam Film Anti-Muslim Sentiment Anti-Semitism Apartheid Apostasy Articles & Speeches Asylum Australia Same-Sex Marriage Vote Bakery cases Billy Graham Blaine Amendments Boko Haram Bostock v. Clayton County (LGBT employment rights case) Boy Scouts Braidwood v. Becerra (Affordable Care Act) Brexit Calls for Papers / Contests Canada's Office of Religious Freedom Censorship Charlie Gard Case Charlie Hebdo Circumcision Climate Change Conscientious Objection Copenhagen Declaration (2018) Counter-terrorism Death Penalty Defamation Definition of Religion or Belief Democracy Derogation Desecration Discrimination Dissent ECHR/ECtHR ENDA ERISA Ethics Ethnic Cleansing EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief European Court of Justice Euthanasia/Assisted Dying Events Eweida and Others Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Faith Based Law Schools Family FIDELA First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) Franciscan Alliance v. Burwell (Texas Transgender Mandate Case) Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Movement Globalism Gloucester County School Board ("Transgender Bathroom case") Government Funding of Religion Government Obligations Ground Zero Cross Hate Crimes Hate Speech Headscarf / Veil / Burqa HHS Transgender Mandate Hobby Lobby case Holt v. Hobbs Honor Killing Human Genomics Debate Human Rights Human Trafficking Humanitarian Aid Immigration Inequality Inhumane Treatment Interfaith International Law ISIS / ISIL / Daesh / "Islamic State" Jehovah's Witnesses v. Wall (Canada) Jerusalem passports case Jurisdiction Justice Scalia Kelley v. Becerra (Affordable Care Act) Kentucky Clerk Case Lee v. Tam (trademark case) Legislation & Religion LGBTQi+ issues Magna Carta Malaysia Allah Case Margin of Appreciation Marrakesh Declaration Marriage / Divorce / Civil Union Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Mexico Massacre Middle East Migration Military Ministerial Exception Minorities Missionary/Proselytism Mt. Soledad Cross Multiculturalism Narratives Neutrality New Religious Movements Newsletter NIFLA v. Becerra (compelled-speech case) Oaths of Allegiance Obergefell v. Hodges Orlando Massacre Pan-Orthodox Council Parental Rights Parliament of the World's Religions Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Peacebuilding Pluralism Politics & Religion Pope Francis Pope Leo XIV Pornography Prejudice Prisoner Free Exercise Prisoners Privacy Private and Family Life Proselytism / Evangelism Public Cross Cases Public Morals Public Prayer Publications Pussy Riot case Quebec Charter Plan Radicalization Refoulement Refugee/Migrant Crisis Registration Religion & Culture Religion & Government Religion in the Public Sphere Religious Accommodation Religious Autonomy Religious Clergy Religious Clothing Religious Conversion Religious Demographics Religious Demonstration Religious Diversity Religious Exemption Religious Free Exercise Religious Freedom & Business Religious Harmony Religious Hatred Religious Hostilities Religious Incitement Religious Intolerance Religious Oppression Religious Persecution Religious Registration Religious Symbols Religious Tolerance Reparations Restrictions on Religion RFAR RFRA Right to Effecitve Remedy Right to Fair Hearing Right to Life RLUIPA Roe v. Wade Romney Sacred Spaces Same-sex unions Secularism Security Social Justice Social Media Sovereignty Sterling v. United States (RFRA) Stormans v. Weisman (Pharmacists' Case) Surrogacy Sustainable Development Syria Tax / Finance and Religion Terrorism The Vatican Third-party intervention Title IX Torture or inhuman treatment Travel Ban Treaties Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer Trinity Western University Ukraine UN Human Rights Council UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief US Constitution US State Department Religious Freedom Reports USCIRF Utah Compromise Victims War Crimes Wedding vendor cases Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt (Texas abortion case) Workplace / Employment Zubik v. Burwell ("Little Sisters of the Poor")

Filter by Country

Afghanistan African Union Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Council of Europe Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia European Union Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Gabon Gambia, The Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Greenland Grenada Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Holy See Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao PDR Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar (Burma) Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherland Antilles Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino São Tomé and Príncipe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan (Republic of China) Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Tibet Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Türkiye Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Union of Soviet Socialist Republics United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United Nations United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Yemen Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe