Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
EU leaders worried by rise in antisemitism, Holocaust denial
(Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press)
Holocaust Remembrance Day: There must never be another Auschwitz
(Deutsche Welle)
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UN rights chief says COVID-19 conspiracies blaming Jews abound
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Naomi Kikoler full interview
(YouTube Video, Tina Ramirez, Hardwired Global)
WEBINAR, 26 January 2022 (12PM in Brussels): Open Doors' World Watch List 2022: EU Launch
(Open Doors)
VIRTUAL EVENT, 26 January 2022 (5PM GMT): The future of human rights protection in the UK – a “Modern Bill of Rights”?
(University of Leicester)
Navy SEALs seek to make vax challenge a class action
(Katie Buehler, Law 360)
One year later: How the Biden Administration is doing on civil rights and civil liberties
(American Civil Liberties Union)
Statement from Human Rights Campaign on the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, a champion of LGBTQ+ equality
(Henry Berg-Brousseau, Human Rights Campaign)
US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reportedly to retire
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)
Study will investigate impact, evolving role of maternity homes in US
(Kate Olivera, Catholic News Agency)
Germany: Jehovah’s Witnesses sue German museum for archive of Nazi-era abuses
(Catherine Hickley, The New York Times)
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative seeking change in Church teaching on sexuality
(Catholic News Agency)
Israel prepares to receive Jews fleeing Ukraine
(Riina Bassist, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Israel: Vandalism at Holy Land abbey caused by minority, monk says
(Judith Sudilovsky, Union of Catholic Asian News)
Pope Francis installs women in 2 ministries after formally expanding roles in Catholic Church
(Leah MarieAnn Klett, The Christian Post)
Groups raise concerns over 19 federal agencies’ plans to track religious objectors to COVID-19 vaccines
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Indonesian terrorists 'infiltrating Islamic schools'
(Katharina R Lestari, Union of Catholic Asian News)
Pakistan: The disappeared Shias of Dera Ismail Khan
(Shueyb Gandapur, Ravadar)
Pakistan: Islamic reforms in Pakistan schools worry education activists
(Kamran Chaudhry, Union of Catholic Asian News)
How the Capitol attacks helped spread Christian nationalism in the extreme right
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Weekly Highlight #190: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: Restrictions on gatherings continue to pose challenges
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)
China: Counter China’s devious human rights propaganda
(Aaron Rhodes, Providence Mag)
China’s Catholic institute marks 20 years of study of Christianity
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
The Netherlands: How a Kazakh critic of China became an asylum seeker in the Netherlands
(Laila Adilzhan, Bitter Winter)
Nigeria: Tackling historic violence through dialogue in Nigeria
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
Nigeria jihadists kidnap 20 children in Borno State, residents say
(Voice of America)
Egypt: Citizens without valid identity papers, marriage certificates, or burial places
(Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights)
Egypt: Ramy Kamel released by Egyptian authorities
(21Wilberforce)
Ireland: A big victory for the rights of parents
(Angelo Bottone, The Iona Institute)
Youtube removes John MacArthur sermon on sexuality
(Premier Christian News)
Finland: Päivi Räsänen trial: Prosecutor demands fines, defense sees factual errors in the prosecution
(Uusi Tie and Matti Korhonen, Evangelical Focus)
Finland: Freedom of religion and speech is on trial in Finland
(Elyssa Koren, National Review)
"Tantamount to a secular blasphemy law": US Senators condemn prosecution of Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet
(ADF International)
Understanding religious extremism in the Middle East and North Africa
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Cuba: ‘11J’: A turning point in the repression of evangelicals in Cuba (2)
(Evangelical Focus)
France: LGBT rights: New French law to criminalise 'conversion therapy'
(BBC News)
Churches present recommendations at the Conference on the Future of Europe Plenary
(Conference of European Churches)
European churches celebrate unity through prayer
(Conference of European Churches)
Challenge to Indiana University vaccine mandate nixed again
(Tom Davies, Associated Press)
UN chief decries antisemitism, urges stand against hatred
(Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press)
Canada: A QS government would allow women to teach while wearing religious symbols
(Philip Authier, Montreal Gazette)
Canada: A ban on Biblical beliefs?
(Craig A. Carter, World News Group)
Canada: B.C. First Nation finds 93 possible burial sites at former school
(Vancouver Sun)
UAE sheikhdom to allow gaming as Wynn Resorts plans project
(Jon Gambrell, Associated Press)
Michigan settlement lets faith agencies deny LGBT adoptions
(David Eggert, Associated Press)
Vatican cardinal complains prosecutors asked about sex life
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)
10th Circuit affirms dismissal of churches challenge to Colorado COVID restrictions
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
9th Circuit: Fact issues remain as to prison's confiscation of NOI texts
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
3rd Circuit hears oral arguments in Title VII reasonable accommodation case
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Brazil’s bishops accuses president of ‘sabotaging’ child vaccination
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Mexican cardinals found guilty of trying to influence federal elections
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Why these Republicans say faith-based foster care agencies need our support
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
A Jewish educator sues a New York-area synagogue, saying she was fired for espousing ‘anti-Zionist’ beliefs
(Julia Gergely, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Schumer seeks to double security fund for synagogues, nonprofits
(Ellen M. Gilmer, Bloomberg Government)
The unlikely story of America’s highest ranking Muslim soldier and TikTok favorite
(Joseph Hammond, Religion News Service)
Ukraine: Head of new Ukrainian church sounds anti-Russian alarm
(Religiina Pravda, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
State Department sharply criticizes Russia over prison term for female Jehovah’s Witness
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Texas synagogue attack highlights press failure to consistently cover attacks against sanctuaries
(Clemente Lisi, GetReligion)
On tech and dignity: The posthuman technology that threatens us all (Part I)
(Deion A. Kathawa, Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute)
Burkina Faso: Religious leaders in Burkina Faso say people just want peace
(Kamboissoa Samboé, La Croix International)
Tunisia: “This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia
(Bahá’í World News Service)
Gambia: Church representatives attend presidential inauguration in West Africa, receive assurances of religious freedom
(Mary Richards, Church News)
In Kenya, religious millennials are changing standards of modesty
(Diana Mwango, Religion Unplugged)
India’s Christians fear continued targeting of missionaries of charity
(Anto Akkara, National Catholic Register)
India: Why attacks on Christians in India rose in 2021
(Rishabh Jain, Religion Unplugged)
In Afghanistan, Taliban diktat sparks debate about women’s attire
(Arwa Ibrahim and Mohsin Khan Momand, Al Jazeera)
US Muslim advocates weigh in on abortion rights battle
(Dalia Hatuqa, Al Jazeera)
The brotherhood of Guantánamo Bay
(Mansoor Adayfi, Al Jazeera)
Philippines: Examining inclusivity in the Southern Philippines
(Yasmira Moner, The United States Institute of Peace)
Oregon appeals court orders state agency to reconsider $135,000 fine against Christian bakers
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Singapore churches seek concessions for unvaccinated worshippers
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Sri Lankan Church to make Easter attacks global issue
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Can you heal interfaith tensions with tweets and Facebook posts?
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Iran: The persecution of the Baháʼí in Iran is an ongoing problem
(Ilan Fuchs, American Military University)
Catholic bishops oppose some Biden programs, support others
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
U.S. Jewish groups oppose 'misguided' Congressional 'Torah values' caucus
(Ben Samuels, Haaretz)
UK: Claims of Islamophobia should remind this government to stand up for British values
(Sajjad Karim, PoliticsHome)
UK: Critics said the BBC blamed the victims of an antisemitic attack. The broadcaster admits the account was ‘disputed.’
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
UK: COVID-19: Church of England updated advice
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
UK: Rustat memorial, Jesus College, Cambridge: procedural and evidential issues
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
UK: Investigation into BBC Chanukah attack coverage ‘partially’ upholds complaints
(Jewish News)
The Times has to make a choice: It can’t laugh at Satanic claims and take the Christian right at face value
(Daniel Schultz, Religion Dispatches)
Forced pregnancy, homophobia, and child marriage: How religion enables abuse
(Sherry F. Colb, Verdict)
Concerns Regarding COVID-19, Church Governance, and Liberty of Conscience
(Adventist News Network)
Monday, 24 January 2022
Message of condolences for The Most Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh
(Religions for Peace)
Thich Nhat Hanh, influential Zen Buddhist monk, dies at 95
(Hau Dinh, Elaine Kurtenbach and Hrvoje Hranjski, Associated Press)
Online forum draws hundreds of faith leaders to counter religious opposition to abortion
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
EVENT, 24 January 2022 (12:25PM ET): Law Review Symposium: Re-Thinking the Law to Ensure the Protection of Religious Minorities
(University of Notre Dame Law School)
Kenya: Nation not ready for elections 2022, religious leaders posit
(Paschal Norbert, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Zambia: Church group call for constitutional and legal reforms ahead of 2026 elections
(Arnold Neliba, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Malawi: Bishops call for relentless fight against corruption
(Odiwuor Opiyo, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Nigeria report: How Nigeria’s religious police, Hisbah repress’ freedom in Kano
(Lukman Abolade, International Centre for Investigative Reporting)
Kazakhstan’s internet shutdown is the latest episode in an ominous trend: digital authoritarianism
(Margaret Hu, The Conversation)
Ghana: Media organisations must fight fake news
(GhanaWeb)
Australia religious liberty Bill should allow ‘hard truths’ to be told
(The Christian Institute)
French Parliament recognizes the Uyghur genocide
(Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)
Pope vows justice for abuse victims after Ratzinger faulted
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer for Ukraine
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
Poll finds American majority want Roe v Wade to go
(Katie Yoder, Catholic News Agency)
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