Law and Religion Headlines
Thursday, 26 October 2017
North Korea Day of Prayer offers message of hope for Christians in pariah state
(Harry Farley, Christian Today)
Melbourne Anglicans urge state government to drop euthanasia bill
(Anglican Communion News Service)
Holy Call: Pope Francis phoning space station Thursday
(Marcia Dunn, Religion News Service)
Mazel tov to my Protestant friends!
(Jeffrey Salkin, RNS: Martini Judaism)
Muslim extremists massacre 48 Christians in Nigeria
(Morning Star News Nigeria Correspondent, Christian Headlines)
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Kazakh officers disciplined for harassing Jehovah's Witness conscientious objectors
(Radio Azattyk, Russia Religion News)
Jehovah's Witness conscientious objector denied alternative civilian service in Tajikistan
(Radio Azattyk, Russia Religion News)
Most of world lacks real religious freedom, UN official says
(Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press)
Martin Luther’s spiritual practice was key to the success of the Reformation
(Marion Goldman and Steve Pfaff, The Conversation)
Was the Reformation a mistake? A Catholic and a Protestant debate
(Matthew Levering and Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Religion News Service)
It’s not just O'Reilly and Weinstein: Sexual violence is a ‘global pandemic’
(Valerie Dobiesz and Julia Brooks, The Conversation)
We need to address questions of gender in assisted dying
(Rachael Wong, The Conversation)
This week in Christian history: A major battle, influential treaty, and 'great disappointment'
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
U.S. Pulls Military Assistance to Myanmar Over Rohingya Abuses
(Martin de Bourmont, Foreign Policy)
US declaration of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Myanmar on way
(Matthew Pennington, Religion News Service)
Will anyone protect the Rohingya?
(Vincent A. Auger, The Conversation)
It's now illegal to evangelize in Nepal
(Veronica Neffinger, Christian Headlines)
Christians face increased persecution in Vietnam
(Reagan Hoezee, Mission Network News)
Interfaith religious leaders fight extremism through dialogue in Rabat 'Peace Caravan'
(Morocco World News)
Egyptian women speak out amid global focus on sexual harassment
(Shahira Amin, Al Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Egypt prepares for return of IS fighters' children
(Amr Mostafa, Al Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?
(Mark Woods, Christian Today)
Are days numbered for Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox patriarch?
(Ahmad Melhem, Al Monitor: Palestine Pulse)
Mideast church leaders look to U.S., but want voice in own destiny
(Bob Fraze, Catholic News Service)
Parliamentarians unanimous on promoting culture of tolerance
(Daily Times)
Iraqi Christian politicians denounce church's intervention in politics
(Saad Salloum, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Iraq's Christians ponder future in wake of Kurdish independence vote
(Omar Sattar, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
A modern mosque without minarets stirs controversy in Tehran
(Saeed Kamali Dehghan, The Guardian)
Turkey’s other Hagia Sophia – in Trabzon
(Caroline Eden, The Guardian)
Quebec softens face-covering ban amid criticism it targets Muslims
(Ashifa Kassam, The Guardian)
Quebec justice minister says face-covering ban 'protects display of religious beliefs'
(CBC News)
What has Islam given to mankind?
(Mamdouh Al-shikh (author), Nick James (editor), Prof Mahomed M. Hussein (translator))
EVENT, 25 October 2017: Afghan First Lady Rula Ghani on women as peacemakers
(United States Institute of Peace: Middle East and Africa Center)
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Egypt’s authoritarian regime plays to conservative mainstream in wave of LGBTQ arrests
(Hendrik Kraetzschmar and Barbara Zollner, The Conversation)
Across Myanmar, denial of ethnic cleansing and loathing of Rohingya
(Hannah Beech, The New York Times)
Saudi crown prince promises 'a more moderate Islam'
(Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN)
Court rejects Orthodox Church's appeal, delays Jerusalem land sale
(Udi Shaham, The Jerusalem Post)
Central African Republic: where government writ only runs in the capital
(Illia Djadi, World Watch Monitor)
Church in Kenya accuses NGO of giving girls contraception without parents’ consent
(Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Kenyan church leaders plead again for responsible leadership in their country
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
The ancient origins of Diwali, India’s biggest holiday
(Becky Little, History)
Religious ministry organises event today to celebrate Diwali
(Sehrish Wasif, The Express Tribune)
Rohingya in a humanity-defying crisis (Response to: Religion and the persecution of Rohingya Muslims)
(Mazhun Idris, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
China expert sees religious revival
(Will Wang, Yale News)
China now arresting families for praying at home
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)
In Turkey, teachers, parents concerned about religious nature of new curriculum
(Peter Kenyon, National Public Radio (NPR))
‘Forceful conversion has no place in Shariah’
(Pakistan Today)
Indonesia, Austria discuss efforts to strengthen resilience against radicalization at interfaith dialogue
(Jakarta Globe)
Interfaith dialogue 'needs to go beyond sharing of meals'
(K.C. Vijayan, Straits Times)
Are religious people more moral?
(Dimitris Xygalatas, The Conversation)
Monday, 23 October 2017
Lessons from Egypt on the role of women in fighting for democracy
(Anwar Mhajne, The Conversation)
Ukrainian government makes Russian-speaking people leave Ukraine when it adopts its language bills, Metropolitan Hilarion believes
(Interfax-Religion)
After a bloody week in Afghanistan, elected officials seek answers from Ghani
(Antonion Olivo and Sayed Salahuddin, The Washington Post)
Church and State in Nicaragua
(Ian Bateson, Foreign Affairs)
Rio Jews hold their first street festival and the mayor joins the party
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Venezuela's Catholic bishops deplore pro-government bias in elections
(Ecumenical News)
Syria’s Christians driven to the edge
(Richard Spencer and Tel Tamer, The Times)
How the Muslim world lost the freedom to choose
(Kim Ghattas, Foreign Policy)
Court says prosecutors can't prove Turkey spies via DITIB
(Ben Knight, Deutsche Welle)
Holy Land Christians must work together, pope tells patriarch
(Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service)
Philippine defense secretary declares the last of the pro-Islamic State group militants in Marawi city are finished
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Donors pledge $228M in new funds for UN’s Rohingya appeal
(Jamey Keaten, Associated Press)
Religious factors in the Rohingya crisis: A Horrific State of Limbo (Response to: Religion and the persecution of Rohingya Muslims)
(Katherine Marshall, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Horrific ethnic cleansing creates humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
(Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post)
Nepal president signs anti-conversion bill into law
(Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
Egyptian kids learn empathy through virtual travel
(Stefani D'Ignoti, Al Monitor: Lebanon Pulse)
October brings Italy highest flows of migrants from Libya
(Justin Salhani, Al Monitor: Lebanon Pulse)
Past meets future at Jerusalem's Tower of David
(Debra Kamin, Al Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Iraq's female booksellers turn the page on gender roles
(Mustafa Saadoun, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Film about interfaith dialogue opens in Egypt to praise
(Salwa Samir, Al Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Egypt key to Palestinian reconciliation
(Uri Savir, Al Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Kurds in Iraq: Back to square one?
(Cengiz Çandar, Al Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Following Islamic State ouster, tribes key to stability in eastern Syria
(Mona Alami, Al Monitor: Syria Pulse)
Maronite Catholic patriarch visits Salt Lake City, discusses refugees
(Ashley Stilson, KSL)
Learning: a global crisis
(Beth Stolicker, Mission Network News)
Venezuela, travel ban, and praying for a solution
(Julie Bourdon, Mission Network News)
Australian state's lower house passes assisted suicide bill
(Catholic News Agency)
Pope to Canadian youth: Let Christ lead you in the adventure of life
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
President Jokowi appoints Din Syamsuddin as Special Envoy on Religious Affairs
(Netralnews.com)
Kerala mosque issues diktat to boycott family after Muslim girl marries Christian boy
(Asianet Newsable)
How Quebec's face-covering ban stacks up to laws elsewhere around the globe
(Jillian Kestler-D'Amours, CBC News)
South Ossetia joins Russia in ban on Jehovah's Witnesses
(Eurasianet.org)
The tenuous constitutionality of Bill 62
(Carissima Mathen, Policy Options Politiques)
White Evangelicals used to dominate Christian Zionism, but not anymore
(Emma Green, The Atlantic)
The Guardian view on Australia’s same-sex vote: say yes
(Editorial, The Guardian)
Philippines: Marawi liberated but root cause of extremism remains
(World Watch Monitor)
Government again pressures Sudan Church of Christ leaders
(World Watch Monitor)
Religion site Patheos adds controversial writer pastor Mark Driscoll
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)
When less is more: Modest fashion on the rise
(Sarah Ghanem, World Religion News)
This agnostic former Mormon is going to be the next Prime Minister of New Zealand
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)
How Bibles are smuggled into North Korea
(Corey Barnett, World Religion News)
Why does this religion worship forgotten gods?
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)
Religious photos of the week
(Shane Epping, Religion News Service)
Pope sends rare condolence after Malta journalist is slain
(Nicole Winfield, Religion News Service)
Saturday, 21 October 2017
Brazilian cardinal supports controversial food policy in São Paulo
(Filipe Domingues, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Police: We handled haredi draft protesters carefully and cautiously
(Udi Shaham, The Jerusalem Post)
Prayers won’t eradicate Boko Haram, education will, says Nigerian bishop
(Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Uzbekistan releases another activist, but is optimism misplaced?
(Eurasianet)
Friday, 20 October 2017
Doors continue to close for Myanmar’s Rohingya
(Reagan Hoezee, Mission Network News)
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