Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Understanding Islam in the context of interfaith harmony
(Waris Mazhari, Kashmir Images)
Official state churches contrast with religious liberty worldwide
(Neisha Roberts, The Alabama Baptist)
Ros-Lehtinen, Lowey seek answers into 72 year-old mystery, introduce bipartisan measure regarding the fate of Raoul Wallenberg
(Press Release, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen)
EVENT, 25 January 2017: Has religion become the most influential factor in international relations?
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Eritrea: Release Patriarch Abune Antonios
(Press Release, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Knesset inaugurates Jewish-Muslim ties caucus
(Udi Shaham, Jerusalem Post)
Kadyrov Foundation to restore world famous mosque in Aleppo
(Interfax-Religion)
Russian Emergency Ministry will provide fire-fighting equipment to Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem
(Interfax-Religion)
A crisis in two parts: Mongolia’s Buddhism question and its economic failings
(Suzanne Holcomb, The McGill International Review)
Antievangelism law fails in case against advocate of Yoga
(Novaya Gazeta in St. Petersburg, Russia Religion News)
Hundreds of Israelis protest against Trump in Tel Aviv
(Your Middle East)
Protests turn violent across Indian state
(Tamil Nadu, The Hindu)
Islam Nusantara and it's critics: The rise of NU's young clerics- analysis
(Alexander R. Arifianto, Eurasia Review)
China forcing churches to conform to communist agenda
(Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post)
US missionary receives award for ‘changing hearts’ among Colombia’s FARC
(World Watch Monitor)
Shariah conviction: Khalid wants EC’s official stand
(V Anbalagan, Free Malaysia Today)
Malaysian politician wants ruling on Sharia court conviction
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Sialkot: Christians and Muslims celebrate interfaith harmony
(Madeeha Bakhsh, Christians in Pakistan)
No place for Gods in Maharashtra’s rural govt offices
(Surendra P Gangan, Hindustan Times)
LITURGY Q & A: When Bodies Are Donated for Research
(Fr. Edward McNamara, Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)
Rights groups unmoved by Turkey's softened state of emergency
(Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Indian evangelist suffers brain haemorrhage after police grilling
(World Watch Monitor)
Monday, 23 January 2017
From Europe to India, Christians seek unity in era of division
(Crux)
Critical film unnerves Egypt's religious scholars
(Salwa Samir, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Egypt's new public service mandate has some women wanting more
(Youssra el-Sharkawy, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques
(Khalid Hassan, trans. Sami-Joe Abboud, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Will presidential referendum save Turkey's democracy?
(Ali Bayramoglu, trans. Sibel Utku Bila, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Turkey's parliament comes to blows over Erdogan-enabling reforms
(Pinar Tremblay, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
What Trump's decision to move embassy to Jerusalem would mean
(Josh Siegel, The Daily Signal)
The Legal Revolution against Religion
(Barry W. Bussey, Canadian Council of Christian Charities)
The Legal Revolution against the Place of Religion: The Case of Trinity Western University Law School
(Barry W. Bussey, BYU Law Review)
Christians in Nigeria’s Jigawa State cry out as authorities begin church demolition
(World Watch Monitor)
The new Arab-Israeli alliance
(Michael J. Totten, World Affairs Journal)
Fewer and lonelier: Why the celibate priesthood is in crisis
(ERASMUS, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Turkmenistan: Two prisoner of conscience deaths from torture?
(Forum 18 News Service)
‘Politics and religion should not be mixed’
(Andhra Pradesh, The Hindu)
Once outlawed, Uganda's tiny Jewish group opens synagogue
(Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press)
Even Stalin could not eliminate Jehovah's Witnesses
(Open Russia, Russia Religion News)
Trump's inauguration speech was a manifest of return to conservative values, the FJCR official believes
(Interfax-Religion)
Russian Church welcomes the Education Minister's initiative on bringing back elements of the Soviet educational system
(Interfax-Religion)
Jordan's king appoints new chief Islamic justice and new mufti
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
New chief Islamic justice, mufti appointed
(The Jordan Times)
Sunday, 22 January 2017
Hindu nationalism is more Italian and Christian than Sonia Gandhi
(Pankaj Mishra, The Times of India)
Russia’s top court decided to ignore a huge human rights judgment
(Daniel Charity, RightsInfo)
Saturday, 21 January 2017
Has Israeli left given up on two states?
(Akiva Eldar, trans. Ruti Sinai, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Is more women entering Yemen's labor market really progress?
(Amal Nasser, Al-Monitor: Gulf Pulse)
Friday, 20 January 2017
Patriarch of Moscow Kirill invited in Syria
(Agenzia Fides)
Persecuted minority in Myanmar is escalating its armed insurgency
(Richard C. Paddock, Ellen Barry, Mike Ives, The New York Times)
Why Buddhist ritual of ‘saving lives’ is a death sentence for animals
(Jason Wordie, Post Magazine)
Bangladesh: Some success in containing extremism
(S. Binodkumar Singh, South Asia Monitor)
Philippine president challenges Catholic church to 'showdown'
(The Guardian)
Salekhard administration bans gay pride parade on Polar Circle
(Interfax-Religion)
Buddhist office urges ex-abbot to surrender
(Bangkok Post)
China aspires to global leadership, undermines fundamental human rights
(Aaron Rhodes, Forum for Religious Freedom Europe)
Kyrgyzstan: no effective punishment for body snatching
(Forum 18 News Service)
Thursday, 19 January 2017
Caste Hindus break tradition, open temple doors to Dalits
(B Anbuselvan, New Indian Express)
Controversial group faces six-figure costs order after failed mosque fight
(Alexandra Back, The Sydney Morning Herald)
Jais’ land grab for mega mosque illegal, appellate court declares
(Ida Lim, Malay Mail Online)
The rise of religious extremism in Balochistan
(Muhammad Akbar Notezai, The Diplomat)
Hajj quota enlarged by more than third for Uzbek Muslims
(Interfax-Religion)
Churches belonging to Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine attacked 13 times over past year
(Interfax-Religion)
Former soccer star placed on Egyptian terror list
(Jerusalem Post)
National Jehovah's Witnesses center rebuffed in court
(Portal-credo.ru, Russia Religion News)
Internet link to Jehovah's Witnesses' website considered extremist activity
(SOVA Center for News and Analysis, Russia Religion News)
Studying at the Bahai secret university
(Lipika Pelham, BBC News)
Pagan community space opens in Montreal Anglican church
(Elisa Meyer, World Religion News)
Growing Muslim community looks to build Yukon's first mosque
(Dave Croft, CBC News)
Vatican wants young people to help with next synod
(Gary Nguyen, World Religion News)
Catch the Fire ministries stripped of charitable status after raising funds for Rise Up Australia party
(Natasha Robinson, Australian Broadcasting Company)
Saudi Arabia's religious authority says cinemas, song concerts harmful
(Reuters)
Show your faces… (ban on burqa sales in Morocco)
(Rafia Zakaria, Dawn.com)
Turkey's beleaguered Christians aim to stay resilient after attacks
(Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter)
International Law in the Asian Century: Conclusion to Opinio Juris and EJIL:Talk! Mini-Symposium
(Simon Chesterman, EJIL:Talk!)
New EJIL: Live! Interview with Simon Chesterman on Asia’s Ambivalence about International Law and Institutions: Past, Present and Futures
(Helen McDermott, EJIL:Talk!)
Why al Qaeda and Islamic State threats to attack the West should be taken more seriously now
(Clint Watts, Foreign Policy Research Institute)
Ordinary citizens in Iran rally to save death-row prisoners
(Fazel Hawramy, Iraq Pulse)
Iraqi Christians eager to rebuild their lives post-IS
(Dilshad Abdullah, Iraq Pulse)
Iraq seeks to combine Sunni, Shiite troops
(Omar Sattar, trans. Sahar Ghoussoub, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Anglicans, Lutherans, Buddhists forge links at Myanmar gathering
(Anglican Communion News Service)
Congress files complaint with EC against PM Modi for 'invoking religion' to further election prospects
(Daily News and Analysis)
Christian human rights activist honored for his efforts to promote interfaith harmony
(Madeeha Bakhsh, Christians in Pakistan)
Nigeria: U.S. to partner Nigeria on religious freedom
(Abdullateef Salau, Daily Trust via AllAfrica)
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Egypt grand imam's call for peace in Myanmar sparks backlash at home
(Rami Galal, Egypt Pulse)
In Aleppo's rubble, Muslims and children meet Christ
(Lindsey Koh, Mission Network News)
Egypt: Military court sentences Muslim brotherhood supreme guide to 10 years in jail
(Aswat Masriya, Aswat Masriya)
Here's looking at you, 2050. How a less Christian Europe, an aging population in the West, and the empowerment of women are going to shape the future
(Paul Taylor, Foreign Policy)
An Indian charity battled caste-based discrimination for three decades. Then it became a target
(Shashank Bengali, The Los Angeles Times)
Chaldean archbishop urges Iraqi Catholics to stay and help rebuild
(Elizabeth Bryant, Religion News Service)
Mideast conflict testing the faith of millions
(Brandon A. Perry, Indianapolis Recorder)
Agus to prioritize dialogue in handling intolerant groups
(Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, The Jakarta Post)
Asian States’ Participation in International Adjudication: Comments
(Judge Jin-Hyun Paik, EJIL:Talk!)
Asia, International Law and International Institutions: A Comment
(B.S. Chimni, Opinio Juris)
Opinion: Obama’s legacy in Africa: terrorism, civil war & military expansion
(Eric Draitser, Mint Press News)
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Dying with dignity
(Megan Best, Sydney Anglicans)
Marriage equality bill contains discrimination law loophole, NSW warns
(Paul Karp, The Guardian)
Prime Minister says Australia must put 'safety first' when asked about burqa ban
(Paul Karp, The Guardian)
Australia revokes tax exemption for politically active church
(CBN News)
Moscow Patriarchate church in Kiev pelted with Molotov cocktails
(Interfax-Religion)
Apart from the Haj, India subsidises a range of pilgrimages – most of them Hindu
(Ipsita Chakravarty, Scroll.in)
Female monks fight back
(Pattramon Sukprasert, Bangkok Post)
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