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Friday, 7 December 2018

South China Morning Post's religious potpourri includes Buddhist nuns and winter spirituality
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)

Students who fail anti-religion test may not graduate
(Jiang Tao, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

Myanmar minister draws rebuke for ‘extremist religion’ remark on Rohingya
(Thiha Tun and Win Ko Ko Latt, Radio Free Asia)

Pakistani authorities charge Asia Bibi protesters with terrorism and sedition
(William Stark, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

How the Pakistani State cracked down on Tehreek-e-Labbaik
(Umair Jamal, The Diplomat)

Women’s network builds bridges amid Nigeria’s violence, Muslim and Christian mistrust
(Festus Iyorah, Religion News Service)

Russian police find no extremism in Jewish movement Shahar leader's actions
(Interfax-Religion)

Ukraine's new Orthodox church will be independent - Poroshenko's entourage
(Interfax-Religion)

Patriarch Kirill accuses Poroshenko of interfering in religious affairs
(Interfax-Religion)

Russian FM, Vatican sec call for boosting bilateral ties
(Interfax-Religion)

The Vatican and green business: How the Vatican is supporting businesses which help refugees
(The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])

Orthodox scriptures taken from Jehovah's Witnesses
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)

Searches lead to criminal charges of Jehovah's Witnesses
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)

Ukrainian government tries to salvage independence of church
(Religiia v Ukraine, Russia Religion News)

Genocide Convention at 70 and years of failures to prevent and punish the crime
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)

Philippines president’s call to kill the bishops ‘hyperbole,’ spokesman says
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Vatican foreign minister says intolerance of Christians ‘last acceptable prejudice’
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Church liability for clergy child abuse
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)

SDA amendments referred to another inquiry
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)

Israelis raging over violence against women
(Mazal Mualem, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Netanyahu’s Israel is state in crisis
(Akiva Eldar, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Iran’s Reformists under pressure to clean house amid criticism of leadership
(Rohollah Faghihi, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Senate puzzles out how to punish Saudi Arabia ahead of unprecedented vote
(Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor)

Attack on private gathering in Northern India typifies Hindu extremist strategy
(Morning Star News)

Global Terrorism Index ranks top 10 countries most affected by terrorism
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)

Uighur leaders warn China's actions could be 'precursors to genocide'
(Kate Lyons, The Guardian)

In new book, Pope claims being gay is "fashionable"
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)

Sikh shrines in India and Pakistan – why construction of visa-free Kartarpur corridor is so historic
(Pippa Virdee, The Conversation)

India and Pakistan turn to religious diplomacy as peace talks stall
(Nyshka Chandran, CNBC)

Prince Charles lauds inspiring role of Christians in the Middle East
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Kazakhstan: Second long jailing for online Islamic talks
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)

Thursday, 6 December 2018

Pope to gay priests: Be celibate or get out
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)

Canadians, led by millennials, show broad tolerance for religion in public life
(John Longhurst, Religion News Service)

Museums’ mislabeling can leave visitors with misconceptions of biblical proportions
(Menachem Wecker, Religion News Service)

The imperative of conscience rights
(Cardus)

Poll: 59% say Charter Right of Religious Freedom improves Canada
(Press Release, Cardus)

The beginning of the end for religious classes in schools?
(Max Towle, Radio NZ)

World Evangelical Alliance uses UN in Geneva to advocate for freedom of religion
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Ukrainian presidential advisor describes future local Ukrainian church
(Interfax-Religion)

Metropolitan of Sarny and Polesye asks Putin to release Ukrainian sailors
(Interfax-Religion)

Orthodox priests from Rovno, Sarny questioned in treason, religious hatred inquiry - Ukrainian Security Service
(Interfax-Religion)

Russian embassy outraged by Constantinople 'ascribing' itself Russian church in Pyongyang
(Interfax-Religion)

Ukrainian law enforcement aims at Moscow church
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News)

Pope revamps Vatican City State structures, laws to boost oversight
(Carol Glatz and Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service)

Exploring the Roots of Dignitatis Humanae: Spanish Protestants and American Catholics
(Rafael Escobedo, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Pope to visit UAE in first-ever trip to Arabian Peninsula
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)

Cabinet approves legalisation of fourth batch of churches
(Madeleine Nader, Watani Net)

Nigeria is third worst affected country in the world by terrorism
(Nathan Johnson, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Philippine president's speech leaves Catholic church outraged
(Gina Goh, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Over 100 Iranian Christians arrested by intelligence officials
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
(Courtney Grogan, Catholic News Agency)

Churches turned into military barracks, people killed: Cameroon Christians cry out
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)

US Syria envoy heads to Turkey after criticizing peace initiative
(Ayla Jean Yackley, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

New Egyptian panel will defend government, not human rights
(Hossam Rabie, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

A question for editors: Pondering the difference between the Catholic 'church' and its 'hierarchy'
(Clemente Lisi, GetReligion)

Surprise – The crucial religion story of 2018 is the specter of 'designer babies'
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)

John Allen Chau’s evangelical errors
(Todd Whitmore, University of Chicago Divinity School: Sightings)

Can Christians celebrate Hanukkah?
(Brandon Showalter, The Christian Post)

Saudi Arabia's estrangement
(Bruce Riedel, Al-Monitor: Gulf Pulse)

Transgender contestant is favorite to win Miss Universe
(Michael Foust, Christian Headlines)

Israel boycott movement takes on US law enforcement
(Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)

Iranians question French democracy as protests rage
(Al-Monitor Staff, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Discrimination against Christians in Egypt reflects deeper issues
(Morning Star News)

Tanzanian cardinal: Reject ideological colonization through foreign aid
(Catholic News Agency)

Turkish shelling in Iraq closes Christian school
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Bibles and furniture confiscated from Chinese house church
(Olivia Miller, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Unimaginable loss for Christians displaced by violence in Nigeria
(Morning Star News)

Businesspeople intervene in bitter ties between Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan
(Mahmut Bozarsian, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

Israeli bill to end Civil Administration part of annexation scheme
(Shlomi Eldar, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Former archbishop Philip Wilson acquitted of covering up child sexual abuse
(Australian Associated Press, The Guardian\)

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Breaking news on Canada Summer Jobs
(Barry W. Bussey, Canadian Council of Christian Charities: Intersection)

Prince Charles praises ‘extraordinary grace and forgiveness’ of Christians in Middle East
(World Watch Monitor)

Podcast: A global study on government restrictions and social hostilities related to religion
(The Religious Studies Project)

First ever Coptic mass held in Saudi Arabia, one of world's most restrictive regimes
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)

Why Ghouta refugees in Syria refused to send their children to school
(Khaled al-Khateb, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)

Covering exotic faiths, in Uganda and Tibet, a special challenge for Western religion scribes
(Ira Rifkin, GetReligion)

Why boycotting Israel won’t end the occupation
(Akiva Eldar, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Iran: ‘staggering’ number of Christians arrested – 114 in a week
(World Watch Monitor)

Anger simmers again in Jordan over controversial legislation
(Osama Al Sharif, Al-Monitor: Jordan Pulse)

Intel: How the Barzanis are looking to consolidate power in Iraqi Kurdistan
(Al-Monitor Staff, Al-Monitor)

Why Turkey will protect trade with Iran from US sanctions
(Saeid Jafari, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Intel: Why experts are pessimistic about Yemen peace deal
(Al-Monitor Staff, Al-Monitor)

Egypt’s political life still struggles under Sisi
(Muhammed Magdy, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Indian Christians stage peace rally in Varanasi against rising persecution
(William Stark, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Iranian Christian prisoner denied right to see dying mother
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Construction on church property in Hanoi continues despite protests
(Gina Goh, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

USCIRF calls for more Myanmar military sanctions for human right abuses
(Gina Goh, Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Studies conclude atrocities against Rohingya constitute genocide
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Why is Hanukkah so darn long?
(Mark Silk, RNS Column: Spiritual Politics)

Russian Orthodox Church calls ECHR decision on Pussy Riot members' appeal blow to legal protection of religious freedom
(Interfax-Religion)

Quebec's CAQ coalition puts religion in spotlight
(Canadian HR Reporter)

A don't-miss-it deep dive: New York Times delivers a factual, balanced portrait of John Allen Chau
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)

Once again, Pope Francis fails to make headlines (with conservative words on sex)
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)

Shi'ite rivalry paralyzes Iraq's government
(John Davison and Ahmed Rasheed, Reuters)

China’s Uighurs told to share beds, meals with party members
(Dake Kang and Yanan Wang, Associated Press)

LGBT people flee Tanzania amid police crackdown
(Doreen Ajiambo, Religion News Service)

Crash or crash through: Morrison politicises religious discrimination debate
(Katharine Murphy and Paul Karp, The Guardian)

Uzbekistan: "Illegal Christian Wahhabi activity"
(Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service)

Patriarch Kirill concerned about recent events in Russian-Ukrainian relations – spokesman
(Interfax-Religion)

Ukrainian president still confident of outcome in Ukrainian question
(RISU, Russia Religion News)

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