Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Religion and the COVID-19 pandemic: vulnerable populations
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Compassion in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: A Christian perspective (Responding to: Religion and the COVID-19 pandemic: vulnerable populations)
(Domenic Marbaniang, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
In the time of COVID-19, ventilators are scarce. How do we decide who gets them? (Responding to: Religion and the COVID-19 pandemic: vulnerable populations)
(Rebecca J. Epstein-Levi, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Religion confronts the COVID-19 outbreak (Responding to: Religion and the COVID-19 pandemic: vulnerable populations)
(Jeff Levin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Chinese Catholics: Lent in the time of COVID-19
(Layne Vandenberg, The Diplomat)
Slavic Gospel Association launches international prayer campaign; responds to coming avalanche of spiritual and humanitarian needs
(Slavic Gospel Association, RNS Press Release Distribution Service)
Hamas jails Gaza Activist for video chat with Israelis
(Omar Shakir, Human Rights Watch)
Egypt intervenes as Gaza warns Israel over medical aid
(Rasha Abou Jalal, Al-Monitor: Palestine Pulse)
No sanitizers, fresh food or distance in some of Gaza's quarantine centers
(Entsar Abu Jahal, Al-Monitor: Palestine Pulse)
With Nepal in lockdown, volunteers feed hungry animals at Hindu shrine
(Binaj Gurubacharya, Religion News Service)
COVID-19 in Yemen – A perfect storm
(Afrah Nasser, Human Rights Watch)
Learning from the Jewish Easter
(R.R. Reno, First Things)
USCIRF welcomes Indian Supreme Court decision on Assam detention centers as a first step
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Netanyahu accused of breaking his own quarantine rules by having son at Passover Seder
(Aiden Pink, Fast Forward: Quick reads through a Jewish lens)
Passover is the Jewish people’s real independence day
(Aryeh Green, Fast Forward: Quick reads through a Jewish lens)
COVID-19: Protecting worker health
(John Cherrie and Sean Semple, Annals of Work Exposures and Health)
Quand la propagande djihadiste s’empare de la crise sanitaire
(Myriam Benraad, The Conversation)
Child sex abuse in Pakistan’s religious schools is endemic
(Kathy Gannon, Associated Press)
Coronavirus is changing the rituals of death for many religions
(Lauren Frayer, Daniel Estrin, Jane Arraf, National Public Radio)
Jehovah's Witnesses are searched despite pandemic lock-down
(Daniil Kuznetsov, 7 x 7 Ivanovskaia Oblast)
Principal Nigerian religious leaders largely in lockstep with government on lockdowns
(John Campbell, Council on Foreign Relations)
Crosses removed from churches across China for being 'higher than the national flag'
(Milton Quintanilla, Christian Headlines)
One year after the fire, a French priest's tribute to Notre-Dame
(Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency)
US bishops join Pope Francis' call for global ceasefire to counter coronavirus
(Catholic News Agency)
'The culture wars are real,' Cardinal Pell says in new interview
(Catholic News Agency)
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
Monday, 13 April 2020
The Apocalypse as an 'unveiling': What religion teaches us about end times
(Elizabeth Dias, The News York Times)
Hope in the midst of apocalypse
(Martin E. Marty, Sightings: The Martin Marty Center, University of Chicago Divinity School)
USCIRF troubled by denial of food aid to Pakistani Hindus and Christians
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Sri Lanka wakes from the ashes as the first anniversary of the Easter attacks approaches
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)
In Brazil, Church at loggerheads with president over coronavirus stance
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Antisemitic incident in north of Russia
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
President of Belarus defies precautions
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Three priests are fined in Ukraine for large gathering of people on the Palm Sunday
(Interfax-Religion)
'God is with us': Many Muslims in Pakistan flout the coronavirus ban in mosques
(Asif Shahzad, Reuters)
Coalition seeks leave to intervene in the Aga (religious autonomy) case
(Barry W. Bussey, Canadian Council of Christian Charities: Intersection)
Saturday, 11 April 2020
The world's most prominent religious leaders call on everyone to make friends across religions
(The Elijah Faith Institute)
Religions confront the coronavirus
(Susan Hayward, United States Institute of Peace blog)
Good Friday in pandemic: deadly serious reflections
(Nuala Kenny OC, MD, La Croix International)
Archdiocese announces online exposition of Shroud of Turin on Holy Saturday
(Vatican Radio)
In a virtual Easter season, matter still matters for Catholics
(Timothy O'Malley, Religion News Service)
Why Holy Week is made for this pandemic
(Thomas Reese SJ, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
Jews around the world prepare for a Passover different from any other
(Menachem Wecker, Jonathan Harounoff, Religion News Service)
Religious communities' role in countering epidemics
(Katherine Marshall, Council on Foreign Relations)
The Current Global Crisis: A Statement from the Parliament of the World’s Religions
(Official Statement, Parliament of the World's Religions)
World Healh Organzation releases recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in regards to COVID-19
(Parliament of the World's Religions)
Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19
(World Health Organization)
Praying together in a pandemic, even when divided
(Paul Marshall, Religion Unplugged)
One year later, Sri Lankan Easter bombing survivors rely on their faith to recover
(Avinash Giri, Religion Unplugged)
5 virtual tours of religious site you can take while you stay home
(Clemente Lisi, Religion Unplugged)
UN urges religious leaders to work for peace, fight virus
(Associated Press)
Church in South Africa supports government’s COVID-19 efforts, archbishop says
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
‘Religious harmony’ regulation brings anything but
(Andreas Harsono, The Jakarta Post)
Friday, 10 April 2020
COVID-19 and conflict: Commentary from USIP
(United States Institute of Peace)
How rituals and focus can turn isolation into a time for growth
(Arthur Kleinman, The Wall Street Journal)
Nigeria should build peace like it fights coronavirus:Focusing on prevention and public information works against COVID-19. It can work against violent conflicts.
(Oge Onubogu, United States Institute of Peace)
How to make women count in the response to coronavirus
(Danielle Robertson, United States Institute of Peace)
The coronavirus is a call to build resilience in frangile states
(Nancy Lindborg, United States Institute)
As fighters lay down arms to combat coronavirus, we must pick up the tools to build peace
(Stephen J. Hadley and Nancy Lindborg, United States Institute of Peace)
Coronavirus could spark a new exodus of Christians from Holy Land, says longtime observer
(Mélinée Le Priol, La Croix International)
Update on the Secretary General's appeal for a global ceasefire
(Secretary-General António Guterres, United Nations)
Central Asia and coronavirus: when being nomadic isn't enough
(Gavin Helf, United States Institute of Peace)
The pandemic has exposed fissures within religions
(The Economist)
Understanding resistance to inclusive peace processes
(Esra Cuhadar, United States Institute of Peace)
Statement on the COVID-19 implications for migrant workers
(Kevin Hyland, Institute for Human Rights and Business)
How covid-19 will change the global business climate
(The Economist)
UN religious freedom report fails to protect freedom
(Andrew P.W. Bennett, Real Clear Religion)
The witness of the weak centre: Belonging, friendship, and prayer in the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
(Laura Fabrycky, Cardus Comment)
Venezuela: Could the coronavirus threat be an opportunity?
(Keith Mines; Steve Hege, United States Institute of Peace)
The world’s refugee camps are a coronavirus disaster in waiting
(Cox's Bazar, Istanbul and Nyarugusu, The Economist)
A Saudi ceasefire provides some hope of ending the war in Yemen
(The Economist)
Under St. Peter’s dome, Catholic charities help homeless stay safe from coronavirus
(Claire Giangravé, Religion News Association)
Why COVID-19 could change how we work
(Daniel Susskind and Richard Susskind, OUPblog)
Will Iran back UN-Saudi initiative for cease-fire in Yemen?
(Al-Monitor)
War-ravaged Yemen reports first case of COVID-19
(Al-Monitor)
Gantz has played into Netanyahu's hands
(Ben Caspit, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Lebanon’s coronavirus response is working, yet faces challenges
(Michal Kranz, Al-Monitor: Lebanon Pulse)
Intelligence sharing remains key to fight against IS
(Daniel Hoffman, Al-Monitor)
China’s Xunsiding church continues to be monitored despite COVID-19
(Olivia Miller, International Christian Concern)
Justice still waiting in Sudan
(Olivia Miller, International Christian Concern)
Iraq names 3rd PM-designate in 4 months
(Olivia Miller, International Chrisitan Concern)
Pastor in Nepal arrested on false charges amid COVID-19 lockdown
(Olivia Miller, International Chrisitan Concern)
The cross has changed the meaning of suffering, says papal preacher on Good Friday
(Hannag Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
Church software companies rush to accommodate major surge in usage
(Aysha Khan, Religion News Service)
Christians across traditions called for a Good Friday fast in response to pandemic
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
USCIRF urges governments to release religious prisoners of conscience in covid-19 response
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
COVID-19 risk puts imprisoned religious freedom advocate in greater danger
(Mina Abdelmalak, Real Clear Religion)
Mosques, streets quiet as Indonesia’s capital tightens rules
(Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan, Associated Press)
Nigerian bishops: All church hospitals can be used for COVID-19 patients
(Peter Ajayi Dada, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Russia adjusts regulations on cash collection boxes
(RIA Novosti, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Pakistani courts go shamefully easy on terrorist who helped murder Jewish American journalist
(Religious Freedom Institute)
Thursday, 9 April 2020
Rajasthan woman loses child as doctor denied treatment due to her religion
(Manya Lohita Ahuja, Idiva)
Decades later, the perpetrators of the genocide in Rwanda will face justice
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
(The United Nations, Outreach Programme on the Rwanda GenocideOutreach Programme on the Rwanda Genocide and the United Nations)
Keeping social distance: the story of the word “aloof” and a few tidbits
(Anatoly Liberman, OUPblog)
The city will survive coronavirus
(Thomas J. Campanella, Lawrence J. Vale, OUPblog)
Inspirational TV shows to watch during this pandemic
(Charlotte E. Howell, OUPblog)
Why war stories could reinjure those affected
(Tochi Onyebuchi, OUPblog)
Haywire immune response eyed in coronavirus deaths, treatment
(Joseph Walker and Jared S. Hopkins, The Wall Street Journal)
Maths can help you thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Susan D'Agostino, OUPblog)
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