Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
We must fix our broken immigration system
(Gabriel Salguero, Religion and Politics)
Why Modern Orthodoxy is in crisis
(Adam Ferziger, Mosaic Magazine)
Interview: Yes, Iran does have political prisoners
(Faraz Sanei and Amy Braunschweiger, Human Rights Watch)
Iran: Dozens unlawfully held in city's prisons
(Human Rights Watch)
Questions remain over polygamy law as charges laid against Bountiful sect leaders
(James Keller, CTV News)
"Ugly intolerance" of religious speech
(Matthew Whitaker and Jeremiah G. Dys, The Desert Sun)
Does religion cause war?
(Rabbi Evan Moffic, Rabbi Evan Moffic)
Atheists argue that they're a "religious minority" eligible to offer public "prayer"--but here's how politicians are responding
(Billy Hallowell, The Blaze)
A third way between gays and bigots
(Michael Cook, MercatorNet)
Boko Haram on course to create an Islamic state in Nigeria, destroying Christian towns
(Lucinda Borkett-Jones, Christian Today)
The bishops are right – Britain must offer refuge to Iraqis fleeing Isis
(Andrew Brown, The Guardian)
Beijing arrests nearly 1,000 members of Christian sect accused of brainwashing
(Agence France-Presse)
Letter: Religious rules for public are different
(Don Sharp, Springfield News-Leader)
LGBT movement forces child welfare services, run by churches, to close
(Jace Gregory, Western Journalism)
This attempt to redefine religious bias marks a shift from hard secularism
(Andrew Brown, The Guardian)
Baptist group calls religious-themed forums for U.S. Senate candidates 'partisan politics'
(Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader)
A win for gay rights over "religious liberty" in New York state
(Mark Joseph Stern, Slate)
Christian expats lead Seoul outreach ministries
(Sophia Lee, WORLD News Service)
Family-owned pharmacy leans on Hobby Lobby ruling for support
(Sarah Padbury, WORLD News Service)
US, Kurds battle ISIS over control of the 'most dangerous dam in the world'
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Christians escape to Bulgaria from Iran persecutions
(Kyle Glatz, World Religion News)
McDonald's murder in China: 'evil cult members' face trial for woman's death
(Jonathan Kaiman, The Guardian)
Jewish film festival to return to London theater
(Allan Kozinn, The New York Times)
Church launches bitter attack on PM's 'incoherent' Middle East policy
(Mark Townsend, The Guardian)
India's Hindu nationalists tighten grip over ruling party
(Sanjeev Miglani, Reuters)
A clash of religion and bioethics complicates organ donation in Israel
(Kevin Sack, The New York Times)
Pope lifts beatification ban on Salvadoran Oscar Romero
(BBC News)
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti denounces Iraq's Islamic State group
(Reuters)
Pope OKs protecting Iraq minorities, wants UN OK
(Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
The Buddhist monastery fighting commercialization should not be forced to fight alone [Simplified Chinese]
(Wang Chuantao, Chinanet)
Despite a turbulent work life, a minister doesn’t question her calling
(Rachel L. Swarns, The New York Times)
Community pours out to support Brown family at church rally
(Lilly Fowler, St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
China arrests nearly 1,000 'cult' members: Xinhua
(Channel NewsAsia)
Minister is on a mission to save girls from prostitution
(Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times)
Virginia attorney general seeks delay in reversing gay-marriage ban
(Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)
For ultranationalists, India is Hindu and its people cannot be secular
(Nirmala Carvalho, AsiaNews.it)
Questions remain about polygamy law as charges laid against men from B.C. sect
(James Keller, Nanaimo Daily News)
Monday, 18 August 2014
A chilling warning to the West from the Archeparch of Mosul
(James V. Schall, S. J., Aleteia)
A new prelate for Ukraine: The sound of eggshells cracking
(B.C., The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and Public Policy])
China: Authorities shut down 2 church-run kindergartens, approve arrests of 4 Christians
(China Aid New)
Pope Francis supports intervention in Iraq
(John Burger, Aleteia)
Rapid action on same-sex marriage urged (UPDATED)
(Lyle Denniston, SCOTUS Blog)
Scientology Gateshead building still empty after seven years
(Robert Cooper, BBC News)
Sri Lanka's 'people of the forest' want help to preserve their cultural identity
(Melani Manel Perera, AsiaNews.it)
What do Iraqis want from their leaders?
(Wassim Bassem, Al Monitor - The Pulse of the Middle East)
Why Jordan doesn't want more Palestinians
(Khaled Abu Toameh, Gatestone Institute)
The horrific destruction of Christianity in Iraq
(Cynthia M. Allen, The Star-Telegram)
Clashing visions threaten religious liberty panel renewal
(Mark A. Kellner, Deseret News National Edition | Faith)
Michael Ramsey on laws banning interracial marriage and the methodology of originalism [updated with a note on the views of Justice Antonin Scalia and the majority of the Supreme Court]
(Ilya Somin, The Volokh Conspiracy)
America’s Christian conservatives ponder a ‘Babylonian exile’ (Analysis)
(David Gibson, Religion News Service)
Islamic militias continue spread beyond the Middle East into African nations
(Fredrick Nzwili, Religion News Service)
Pope Francis backs intervention in Iraq to stop "aggressor"
(Alan Holdren and Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency)
Major British hotel chain removes Bibles from rooms due to 'multicultural' society; Church of England condemns 'bizarre' decision
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)
Severe violations of religious liberty in Iran
(Editorial, Voice of America)
New York: Wedding venues cannot discriminate against same-sex couples
(Zack Ford, Think Progress)
At church rally, community pours out support for Michael Brown’s family
(Lilly Fowler, Religion News Service)
You Christian? You're targeted
(Paul Bremmer, WND (Faith))
Ky. death row inmates win 2nd chance in religious freedom lawsuit
(WKYT)
Patriarchs of Eastern Churches appeal for aid against forces of religious extremism
(World Council of Churches)
When heterosexuality Is outlawed
(Mark Judge, Real Clear Politics)
Play it again, Sam: The late Samuel Huntington's claim that we face a clash of civilizations needs to be dusted off
(Mark Beeson, MercatorNet)
At youth mass, Pope Francis gets rock-star treatment
(Jonathan Cheng, The Wall Street Journal)
Secluded monasteries should not be degraded to serve as government 'gold mines' [Simplified Chinese]
(China Economic Net)
How can we obtain Nirvana when commercialization of Buddhist temples is unregulated? [Simplified Chinese]
(China Economic Net)
Wang Meng: Xinjiang should board the express train to modernization; Islam should reform [Simplified Chinese]
(Phoenix Net)
Stretching the truth past the breaking point
(Tim Wallace, MercatorNet)
A Tablet exclusive interview with Marine Le Pen, head of the National Front (Part 4: Is the queen of Europe's Far Right, and possible future president of France, an enemy of Islamists, Jews, or both?)
(Marc Weitzmann, Tablet: A New Read on Jewish Life)
China’s Nobel nominee lawyer released after three years
(World Watch Monitor)
Case in which abortion was denied reignites controversy over Irish law
(Douglas Dalby, The New York Times)
Name of Muslim group in Myanmar goes unspoken
(Matthew Pennington, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Christianity no threat to Asian governments, says Pope
(Today)
Israeli wedding of Jew, Muslim draws protesters amid war tensions
(Reuters)
Some Arabs and Jews maintain friendly ties in time of war
(Carol Morello, The Washington Post)
Kuwait briefly detains Muslim cleric U.S. suspects of militant financing
(Reuters)
Papal visit that thrills Catholics is unsettling to Protestants in South Korea
(Choe Sang-Hun, The New York Times)
For Chinese, Pope seems worlds away in South Korea
(Edward Wong, The New York Times)
A rabbi’s departure manifests a challenge for Jews in America
(Sharon Otterman, The New York Times)
Supreme Court: Was gay marriage settled in 1972 case?
(Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)
Arizona loose with its rules in executions, records show
(Fernanda Santos and John Schwartz, The New York Times)
Some evangelicals in Republican Party are feeling left out, see no standard-bearer
(Sebastian Payne, The Washington Post)
Sister Elizabeth Johnson: ‘The waste of time on this investigation is unconscionable’
(Heidi Hall, Religion News Service)
Two churches in Missouri are filled with faith, but common ground remains elusive
(Emily Wax-Thibodeaux and DaNeen Brown, The Washington Post)
Religion and the Canadian Oath of Allegiance
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
The myth and reality of sectarianism in Iraq
(Musa al-Gharbi, Al Jazeera America)
Groups ask White House to end anti-Muslim training material in federal agencies
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Religious non-profit college wins attack on Contraceptive Mandate compromise
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Religion and law round up – 17th August
(Frank Cranmer, Los Angeles Times Opinion)
Islamic State: "We will take Spain back"
(Soeren Kern, Gatestone Institute)
The French burqa ban
(Hilal Elver, OUPblog Religion)
Buddhist temple in China shuts doors to avoid tourists
(Lu Chen, Epoch Times)
China promotes mixed marriages in Tibet as way to achieve ‘unity’
(William Wan, The Washington Post)
Sunday, 17 August 2014
What a Mormon mom learned from Muslims
(Heather Hemingway, Houston Chronicle)
Jewish amputee sues hospital for cremating leg
(Steve Schmadeke, Chicago Tribune)
Saturday, 16 August 2014
OIC vows to rebuild Gaza, condemns Israel
(World Bulletin)
4 reasons why I wear the Muslim headscarf
(Aaminah Hernandez, Onislam)
17 reasons why women wear headscarves
(Shabana Mir, Religion Dispatches)
Ukrainian court nixes controversial Jewish heritage projects in Lviv
(JTA, Jewish Journal)
2nd Circuit: NYC ritual circumcision informed consent rule is subject to strict scrutiny analysis
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Appeals court reverses dismissal of negligence suit against hospital chaplain
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Church sues JPMorgan for $13 million in losses from bad trust investments
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
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