Law and Religion Headlines
Friday, 22 November 2024
Ghana: Religious leaders engage in dialogue on human rights and sexual minority rights in Ghana
(Joseph Kobla Wemakor, Modern Ghana)
Bahrain: Foreign Minister participates in UNHRC retreat in Morocco
(Bahrain News Agency)
Mexico : Baptist Christians living in tents after government fails to uphold religious freedom agreement
(Premier Christian News)
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Russia: Religious issues and persecution – Bimonthly Digest November 01-15
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Evidently Not: Why Confessions Are Excluded in Jewish Criminal Jurisprudence
(David C. Flatto, Journal of Law and Religion)
China: Religion issues and persecution – Bimonthly digest November 01-15
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
South Korea: A scandal in South Korea: Shincheonji’s Park rental for a mass meeting cancelled at the last minute
(Alessandro Amicarelli and Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter)
Canada: Why religious tax exemptions benefit all Canadians
(Cardus)
Kenya: Anglican Church backs Catholic bishops, joins chorus calling out Ruto government
(Mercy Koskei, Nation)
How should states govern religious diversity? Key insights from our new book
(Tariq Modood and Thomas Sealy, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Exploring the potential of eco-Islamic values to mobilise public support for sustainability
(Mariana Dussin, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Iraq’s missing Yazidis: Inside the long search for Islamic State captives
(Timour Azhari, Reuters)
Australia: Allan government faces showdown with faith groups over hate laws
(Chip Le Grand, The Age)
Pakistani police arrest a man accused of insulting the Quran and save him from being lynched by mob
(Associated Press)
ICC sentences Malian Islamist to 10 years over Timbuktu repression
(Reuters)
How early Islamic principles can guide diplomacy today
(London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Chile: The bishops of Chile against the government's decree on religion teaching
(Pablo Aguilera L., Omnes Magazine)
Monday, 18 November 2024
UCCRO members met with the Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
(Institute for Religious Freedom, Ukraine)
South Africa: Catalyzing impactful collaboration between government and faith communities
(Institute for Global Engagement)
Russian parliament tries to ban house churches
(CNE News)
Singapore cardinal calls for harmony after priest stabbed during Mass
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Appeal upholds sentence for faith against Anatoliy Isakov, cancer patient. He will pay a fine of 400 thousand rubles
(Jehovah's Witnesses)
Harnessing the power of sacred sites to foster peaceful pluralism
(Knox Thames, The United States Institute of Peace)
Religion Watch, ‘Volume 39 No. 12’
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
Prosper’s Law: putting the lex back into orandi and credendi
(O T I Wright, Oxford Journal of Law and Religion)
Global Interfaith Monitor No. 29
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Becoming modern and secular: A review essay on recent work on Islam and South Asia
(Carimo Mohomed, Journal of Law and Religion)
Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them
(Associated Press)
Articles of interest - 18 November 2024
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
We're ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts
(Uriel Simonsohn, Religion News Service)
Gabon: Catholic bishops in Gabon call referendum ‘a step toward democratic restoration’
(Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
India: Religious place can't be blocked merely on another community's opposition: Kerala High Court
(Praisy Thomas, Bar and Bench)
Malaysian politician wants Bible back in Sarawak schools
(Joseph Masilamany, Asia News)
Ghana: Traditional and religious leaders urged to preach fire safety
(Albert Kuzor, Joy)
Red Wednesday to put Christian persecution in the spotlight
(Michael Kelly, OSV News)
Algorithmic opacity and bioethical implications (Spanish)
(Fishel Szlajen, Infobae)
Friday, 15 November 2024
Our first freedom: How firm a foundation
(Katrina Lantos Swett, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
Religious diplomacy in the Organization of American States: Challenges for the promotion of religious freedom in the Americas
(Marcela A. Bordón Lugo, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Australia: Bishop not vicariously liable for abuse by clergy
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
Burma: Religious freedom faces even more peril in Burma
(Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global)
Resignation of Archbishop of Church of England will affect support of Ukraine in UK
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
Kazakhstan: Religious Affairs Department "fighting against a quote from the Koran?"
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
Kazakhstan: Court bailiffs burn book seized at border, owner fined
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
Nicaragua: Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels president of country’s bishops’ conference
(Walter Sánchez Silva, Catholic News Agency)
Uniting faith and science for climate action advocacy: KAICIID’s commitment to sacred ecology and the Baku Declaration
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
Bangladesh’s impending descent into Islamist republic – OpEd
(Subir Bhaumik, Eurasia Review)
Namibia: WCC conducts training on HIV, mental health, and human rights in Namibia
(World Council of Churches)
Kenya: President Ruto responds to Catholic Bishops after criticism
(Kenyans)
Rwanda plans church tax to stop 'rogue' pastors
(Chrispin Mwakideu, Deutsche Welle)
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
New Zealand: Government apologises for abuse in care
(Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister)
Australia: How the federal government’s misinformation bill might impede freedom of speech
(Anne Twomey, The Conversation)
India: Amit Shah vows anti-conversion law in Maharashtra, opposition caste census
(Clara Lewis, Times of India)
India: Cardinal in India says religious liberty a human right, ahead of state elections
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The Islamic Secular
(Sherman A. Jackson, Oxford University Press)
Bolivia: Bishops raise alarm over instability in the country: "The situation is chaotic and worrying"
(Agenzia Fides)
At COP29, religious leaders call for “regeneration and renewal of our only planetary home”
(World Council of Churches)
Mexican Christians wary of new indigenous protection laws
(Duncan Williams, Christian Today)
Despite the obstacles, Muslim women play an active role in peacebuilding
(Maha Akeel, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Monday, 11 November 2024
Canada: Liberals deny 'prayer ban' at Remembrance Day ceremonies, despite Conservative accusations
(Rahim Mohamed, National Post)
Afghanistan: How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology
(Enayat Nasir, The Conversation)
Uganda: Church of Uganda launches focus month for children
(Samalie Kisakye, Nile Post)
How Ukraine is navigating Russia’s weaponization of religion
(Catherine Wanner, The United States Institute of Peace)
Malaysia allocates funds for upgrading Islamic educational institutions
(International Quran News Agency (IQNA))
Indonesia: Defending freedom of religion: A collective responsibility
(Emily A. Cole and Mercy C. Barends, The Jakarta Post)
Articles of interest - 11 November 2024
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Australia: It’s not hard to see why Australian Muslims are growing suspicious of the government’s special envoy on Islamophobia
(Zouhir Gabsi, ABC News Australia)
India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'
(WION)
Religious tolerance in Astana
(Steven Aiello, Times of Israel)
Separating religion from climate communication leads to failure
(Kristian Noll, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Brazil: Federal Supreme Court of Brazil upholds patient rights to choose medical treatment
(Jehovah's Witnesses)
Brazil: STF rules on the presence of religious symbols in public spaces (Portuguese)
(Caio Barcellos, Poder 360)
Brazil: Pernambucanas will pay R$30,000 to former employee for religious harassment (Portuguese)
(Redação, Migalhas)
Building a religious educational vision in secularity (Spanish)
(Fishel Szlajen, Infobae)
Friday, 8 November 2024
Libya reinstates morality police to enforce 'society's traditions'
(Middle East Eye)
Morocco limits preaching about war in the Middle East that invokes jihad
(Sam Metz, Associated Press)
Eritrea: Persecution of Eritrean Jehovah’s Witnesses condemned by human rights experts
(Kathryn Post, Religion News Service)
Iran: USCIRF abhors recent spate of egregious religious freedom violations in Iran
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Mali: New Mali law disastrous for LGBT people
(Larissa Kojoué, Human Rights Watch)
Chile: The Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes
(Nayara Batschke, Associated Press)
Russian State Duma representative in Berdiansk gave advice on dealing with “sectarians”
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
Kazakhstan: Constitutional challenge to sharing faith ban
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
India's Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution
(AFP News, Barron's)
Role of faith communities in ending violence against children discussed in ministerial conference
(World Council of Churches)
Mozambique: Country rocked by post-election protests as Catholic bishops denounce violence
(Paschal Norbert, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Tajikistan: 15th EU-Tajikistan Human Rights Dialogue: HRWF recommendations on freedom of religion
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Philippines: Stop mining, says Borongan bishop on 11th anniversary of Yolanda
(Paterno R. Esmaquel II, Rappler)
Vietnam: Religious communities contribute to strengthening and promoting national unity
(Viet Nam News)
Bangladesh: Miller: US wants Dhaka to respect religious freedom
(Dhaka Tribune)
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Environmental protection stands as duty of religious people - G20 Interfaith Forum President
(Trend News Agency)
Indonesia: Promoting freedom of religion or belief
(Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies)
Only three UOC-MP communities remain in the Lviv region
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
Empowering faith and action for global change: KAICIID’s engagements in climate advocacy and interfaith collaboration ahead of COP29
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
Israel: IDF to issue 7,000 more draft orders to Haredim after unsuccessful first phase
(Emanuel Fabian, The Times of Israel)
India: Muslim community welcomes Supreme Court's decision upholding UP Madrasa Act
(International Quran News Agency (IQNA))
WCC strengthens faith and labor coalitions for global worker rights at Brussels dialogue
(World Council of Churches)
DRC: Bishops oppose constitutional amendment proposal, sparking wide debate over democracy, national unity, and socio-economic priorities
(Wesley Omondi, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Japan: Organized religion not the only aspect of Japanese spirituality
(Japan Today)
The Unification Church case in Japan: A legal analysis. 2: “Prescribed by Law”
(Patricia Duval, Bitter Winter)
Egypt: The treatment of religious identity in Western secular schools in Egypt
(Neveen Aboueldahab, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Tanzania improves in global rule of law index 2024
(Telesphor Magobe, Dail News)
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