Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Litigation involving Churches in NSW
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
Is denying same sex marriage unconstitutional?
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
Monday, 29 August 2016
British Bill of Rights, burkini ban & bake-off – This week’s human rights news & views
(Naomi Webber, RightsInfo)
Under Russia's new extremism laws, liking my writings on Ukraine could mean jail terms
(Paul Roderick Gregory, Forbes Opinion)
This religious group is noticeably absent from the list of highest-paid actors
(Herb Scribner, Deseret News National Edition | Media)
Mahad to Una: 90 years later, little has changed in how Indian society reacts to Dalit uprisings
(Smruti, Scroll.in)
Attacker fails to detonate bomb in Sumatra church
(Deutsche Welle)
For Hillary Clinton and Democrats, a public shift toward ‘God-talk’
(Samuel G. Freedman, The New York Times)
Religious Liberty at the Present Time: An Update by Mark Movsesian
(Mark Bauerlein, Mark Movsesian)
A Yom Kippur apology to France’s most famous anti-Semite
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Polish soccer fans burn Jews in effigy as rival teams battle
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Forward)
What was Saudi Arabia's role in the rise of ISIS?
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News National Edition: Faith)
Nigerian cardinal says country is hungry, not just for food but justice
(Peter Ajayi Dada, Catholic News Service)
Bush has been vindicated on stem cell decision
(Christopher White, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Hollman report: Protecting the unique legal status of churches
(K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Reflections: How to handle religious expression in public schools
(J. Brent Walker, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
A jihadist’s cultural redemption
(The Editorial Board, The Christian Science Monitor)
Marriage ‘inequality’ is a threat to religious freedom – and it is probably unconstitutional
(Luke Beck, The Conversation)
Uganda prelate ‘cannot keep silent’ on domestic violence
(Catholic News Agency)
Bob Brown supports marriage plebiscite as a last resort
(Michelle Grattan, The Conversation)
Muslim holy day on Sept. 11? Coincidence stirs fears
(Samantha Schmidt, The New York Times)
Nigeria would let Boko Haram pick NGO intermediary in talks to free Chibok girls
(Felix Onuah and Alexis Akwagyiram, Reuters)
Judge denies injunction against vaccine law
(Paul Sisson, San Diego Tribune)
Court upholds California's removal of belief exemption from vaccination requirement
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Texas anti-SLAPP law does not protect Free Exercise rights
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Humanist lobby group releases scorecard for US House members on church/state separation
(Press Release, The Center for Freethought Equality)
Legislative scorecard on issues important to non-theists released
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Trans commotion again: USA Today skips religious angles in bathroom-showers ruling
(Jim Davis, GetReligion)
From bikinis to burkinis, regulating what women wear
(Alissa J. Rubin, The New York Times)
French mayors refuse to lift burkini ban despite court ruling
(Angelique Chrisafis, The Guardian)
Israel joins bikini fray, ordering concert singer to cover up
(Peter Baker, The New York Times)
From bonnets to fez to burkinis, clothing has long made us uneasy
(Marion Diamond, The Conversation)
Germany is latest country to propose burqa ban
(NPR)
Merkel rejects Muslim migrant ban, urges fair distribution
(Frank Jordans, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Haji Ali: India court says women can enter Mumbai shrine
(BBC)
Muslims seek new burial ground, and a small town balks
(Jess Bidgood, The New York Times)
U.S. revamps line of attack in social-media fight against Islamic State
(Nicole Hong, The Wall Street Journal)
Neighbor churches, split on race lines, work to heal divide
(Rachell Zoll, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
After a two-year ban, Guinea’s Muslims will again take part in the Haj
(The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
“Spiritual blackmail” in politics may be undesirable, but outlawing it is hard
(ERASMUS, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Faith and apparel: For the Abrahamic religions, clothing is both trivial and vital
(ERASMUS, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Prince Hassan of Jordan: 'Christianity an essential fabric to the Middle East,' condemns ISIS and urges interfaith efforts
(Chiqui Guyjoco, The Christian Times)
American Catholic, Muslim leaders condemn terrorism in message saying both faiths 'love life, believe in one God'
(AhlulBayt News Agency)
Why the new interfaith centre in Kaduna is a crucial symbol for interreligious peace in Nigeria
(Cynthia Okoroafor, Ventures Africa)
Interfaith group wants law reform on conversion of children
(Free Malaysia Today)
Nigerian Christians donate prayer mats to mosques to promote religious harmony
(Lorraine Caballero, Christian Daily)
U. of C. tells incoming freshmen it does not support 'trigger warnings' or 'safe spaces'
(Leonor Vivanco and Dawn Rhodes, The Chicago Tribune)
The coming free speech apocalypse
(Daniel Payne, The Federalist)
The cynical thinking behind Hungary’s bizarre referendum
(Jan Culik, The Conversation)
Anger as Muslim women denied service at French eatery
(Al Jazeera)
French minister summons Muslim leaders to bridge gaps
(Al Jazeera)
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Law and religion round-up – 28th August
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Saturday, 27 August 2016
The E word: should we scrap the term 'evangelical'?
(IDEA for Leaders, Evangelical Alliance UK)
Friday, 26 August 2016
Does evangelicalism have a bright future?
(IDEA for Leaders, Evangelical Alliance UK)
Humanitarian aid to Christians of Homs delivered with Russia's assistance
(Interfax-Religion)
Jehovah's Witnesses complain about abuse by news media
(Russia Religion News)
Routine harassment of Jehovah's Witnesses
(Russia Religion News)
Anti-evangelism law used against traditional Russian church
(Roman Lunkin, Religiia i Pravo, Russia Religion News)
As welfare reform turns 20, Catholics discuss its legacy
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Saudis and extremism: ‘Both the arsonists and the firefighters’
(Scott Shane, The New York Times)
13 Jewish graves vandalized in Belfast, Northern Ireland
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
This rabbi is striking back at pedophiles — using Twitter
(Thea Glassman, Forward)
Legendary NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks out against attacks on Muslims
(Billy Hallowell, Deseret News National Edition: Faith)
Pope says non-violence is the only response to a world at war
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
US bishops, Iranian clergy seek abolition of WMDs
(Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service)
The right to spiritual equality, does it exist in Islam? (Responding to Religion and Women's Equality)
(Shafferan Sonneveld, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Georgia county bans new houses of worship after anti-mosque uproar
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Religious liberty is not a Liberal or Conservative political idea
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Ruling allows Ocean Twp. yeshiva, dorm
(Shannon Muleen, Asbury Park Press)
Hundreds erupt in elation after Sterling Heights mosque denial
(Evan Seeman, Karla Chaffee and Dwight Merriam, RLUIPA Defense)
Buddhist meditation center sues Mobile, AL
(Karla Chaffee, Evan Seeman and Dwight Merriam, RLUIPA Defense)
Denial of zoning variance to yeshiva violates RLUIPA
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Top French court invalidates burkini ban
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Canadian Mounties approve hijab as optional uniform choice
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Why we're in Court: Plaintiffs seek equal treatment for non-theists in Pennsylvania
(Americans United)
Atheists sue PA House of Representatives over discriminatory invocation policy
(American Atheists)
Atheists sue Pennsylvania House over invocation policy
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Muslim groups laud Oloyede’s appointment as JAMB Registrar
(Sulaimon Salau, The Guardian (Nigeria))
Nigeria: Ahmadiyya women group meets on national peace
(The Guardian (Nigeria))
‘Why Nigeria remains a multi-religious state’
(The Guardian (Nigeria))
Russia: Punishments under anti-sharing beliefs law begin
(Forum 18 News Service)
American missionaries ordered out of Russia
(RIA Novosti, Russia Religion News)
Samara court orders expulsion of six American Mormons who didn't register with migration authorities
(Interfax-Religion)
US Christian among first victims of Russia's anti-evangelism law
(Mark Woods, Christian Today)
Exhumation and reburial of ashes in Germany
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Iran arrests 11 Christians caught attending house church service
(Lorraine Caballero, Christian Daily)
Rebels, civilians evacuating long-besieged Damascus suburb
(Albert Aji and Zeina Karam, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Kurdish militants claim deadly car bomb attack in Turkey
(Suzan Fraser, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Anti-Semitic graffiti found at playground across from Lakewood yeshiva
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Report: Fatah leaders consider cancelling local elections
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Argentine graduates’ Nazi salutes provokes brawl with Jewish pupils
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The stark contrast between the work of the ACLJ and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation
(Wesley Smith, American Center for Law and Justice)
Candidates capitalize on the ever-powerful 'religious vote'
(Bill Barrow, The Charlotte Observer)
A complicated prognosis for medicine and religious liberty
(Kimberly Leonard, U.S. News & World Report)
Haji Ali verdict: Victory of constitutional principles over religious dogmas
(Satya Prakash, Hindustan Times)
Progressives embrace religious liberty for their own causes
(G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Religion News Service)
‘ISIS on a mission to exterminate Christians’
(World Watch Monitor)
Baghdad considers security overhaul
(Omar Sattar, trans. Joelle El-Khoury, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Russian Jews will help project synagogues and opening Jewish museums in Europe
(Interfax-Religion)
Islamist from Russia caught in Bishkek with large quantities of extremist books, ammunition
(Interfax-Religion)
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