Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
House GOP lawmakers try to end transgender right in Iowa law
(David Pitt, Associated Press)
Hearing addresses religious persecution, BJC-supported resolution for repeal of blasphemy laws around the world
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
New papal ambassador urges UN to go back to founding principles
(Christopher White, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Mali bishops warn against rise of inter-communal violence
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Nigerian bishop condemns execution of Christian pastor
(Peter Ajayi Dada, Catholic News Service)
Appeals court says Catholic university not obligated to allow unionizing
(Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service)
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a key religious-freedom case
(John Hirschauer, National Review)
Trump's stumbles with a huge, traditionally-Republican religious group could cause him major problems in 2020
(Daniel Cox, Business Insider)
Reviewing and previewing religion in fractured times
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
Islamist violent extremism beyond ISIS is far from waning
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
Catholic traditionalism finds a following in Latin America
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
European Buddhism between Asian legacies and Western contexts
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
FBI raids Los Angeles church in human trafficking investigation
(Marty Johnson, Los Angeles Times)
Barr warns Cardinal Dolan of ‘militant secular effort’ to curtail religious freedom
(Tobias Hoonhout, National Review)
USCIRF condemns Iranian government measures targeting Baha’is
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Submission on Second Draft of Religious Discrimination Bill
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
Australia: Christian schools pressure Porter on religious freedom bill
(Geoff Chambes, The Australian)
In first, Dutch prime minister apologizes for how government failed its Jews during Holocaust
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Darkness returns – Rabbi Lord Sacks on new wave of anti-Semitism in Europe and America
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Opinion: 75 years after Auschwitz, Germany must do more to fight anti-Semitism
(Ines Pohl, Deutsche Welle)
Germany urged to fight anti-Semitism to avoid Jewish exodus
(Geir Moulson, Associated Press)
Muslim students in Germany are keeping the lessons of the Holocaust alive
(Luisa Beck, The Washington Post)
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020: January 27
(United States Holocaust Memorial Musem)
EVENT, 28 January 2020: Defenders of the Faith? National Populism and Religion in Western Europe and the United States
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Finding faith in impeachment?
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Muslims in American politics: complexities of a communal identity (Responding to: Finding faith in impeachment?
(Youssef Chouhoud, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Remembering the Muslims murdered at Auschwitz
(Robert Satloff, Times of Israel Blog)
David Harris reflects on leading interfaith mission to Auschwitz
(Jacob Kornbluh, Jewish Insider)
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising anti-Semitism 75 years on
(Vanessa Gera, Associated Press)
The use and abuse of the Holocaust: a new international pastime
(Alex Zeldin, Forward)
75 years after Auschwitz-collective action against antisemitism is still needed
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)
75 years after Auschwitz liberation, growing anti-Semitism warnings mark Holocaust Day
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Progressive turn and conservative backlash: The new twist in American-Muslim politics (Responding to: Finding faith in impeachment?
(Muqtedar Khan, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Rashida Tlaib’s bad manners (Responding to: Finding faith in impeachment?
(Peter Skerry, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Reclaiming a rich baptismal identity in an age of intersectionality (Responding to: Finding faith in impeachment?
(John Lee, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Shepherd or sheep? Religious leadership in the age of Trump (Responding to: Finding faith in impeachment?
(Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Priests emphasize peace and justice after Seattle-area Episcopal churches vandalized on MLK Day
(David Paulsen, Episcopal News Service)
VIDEO: FoRB on the Frontlines in Vietnam, an interview with Nguyen Van Dai
(CSWPress, FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Hong Kong Protests 2: An interview with a Chinese human rights advocate
(CSWPress, FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Most Americans want abortion to remain legal, but back some state restrictions
(Ariana Eunjung Cha and Emily Guskin, The Washington Post)
Trump administration demands change to California abortion policy
(Fox News)
On abortion, young Catholics express frustration with terms of the debate
(Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter)
Presidential message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2020
(The White House)
Silicon Valley’s latest fad is dopamine fasting – and that may not be as crazy as it sounds
(A. Trevor Sutton, The Conversation)
3 Jehovah’s Witnesses convicted in Russia amid crackdown
(Associated Press)
As coronavirus spreads, churches outside China take preventive measures
(Catholic News Service)
Federal judge says abortifacients lawsuit can proceed against Notre Dame
(Ann Carey, Catholic News Service)
Three more Jehovah's Witnesses convicted
(Yaromir Romanov, znak.com)
Turkish court upholds sentence for Armenian writer who criticized Muhammad
(Uzay Bulut, AINA (Assyrian International News Agency))
Will Afghanistan's religious minorities seek a new life in India?
(Reza Shirmohammadi, Shadi Khan Saif, Deutsche Welle)
The Supreme Court must end an injustice to religious education
(David Benger and Nathan Berkeley, Real Clear Religion)
Yo, Politico scribes: You might want to attend March for Life next year and count the Catholics
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Why we must banish bishops from the House of Lords
(Dick Taverne, New Statesman)
Church closures continue in Algeria; here’s why it matters
(Katey Hearth, Mission Network News)
Sisi: Failure to renew religious discourse leaves room for false preachers
(Waleed Abdurrahman, Asharq Al-Awsat)
Proof of religion will be required for citizenship: Official (India)
(Hindustan Times)
Twitter outrage at the Church of England’s views on sex
(Madeleine Kearns, National Review)
Zuraida: Politicians in Sarawak, Malaysia never resorted to using race and religion to win support
(Sulok Tawie, Malay Mail)
Plug-In: How the SBC sex abuse scandal turned a city hall reporter into a religion writer
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
Virginia House OKs undoing GOP-backed abortion restrictions
(Associated Press)
Attorney General William Barr, meeting with Jewish leaders, blames ‘militant progressivism’ for encouraging anti-Semitism
(Ben Sales, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Channel Islands transfer to Diocese of Salisbury
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Monday, 27 January 2020
United Nations Department of Global Communications 2020 Holocaust Remembrance Calendar of Events
(The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme)
Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
(Holocaust Memorial Day Trust)
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Purpose and Key Facts
(Holocaust Encyclopedia, United States Holocaust Memorial Musem)
Learn about the Holocaust
(United States Holocaust Memorial Musem)
What Americans know about the Holocaust
(Pew Research Center: Religion & Public Life)
Poll: What do Americans know about the Holocaust? Some, not much
(Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service)
World leaders ascend to Jerusalem to remember the Holocaust and fight anti-Semitism
(Fiamma Nirenstein, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs)
US officials, world leaders in Israel for World Holocaust Forum
(Laura Kelly, The Hill)
Key quotes from world leaders at Holocaust forum
(Associated Press)
USCIRF honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, cautions against rising anti-Semitism
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
On liberation anniversary, Auschwitz survivors in their own words and photos
(Donald Snyder, Forward)
Those who were there: Voices from the Holocaust
(Yale University Podcasts)
Pence speaks at World Holocaust Forum
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Proclamation on National Day of Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, 2020
(The White House)
Weekend thinking with Ryan Burge: Emerging patterns in 'born again' Catholics confusion
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, paying tribute to victims and survivors
(Meghna Chakrabart and iHilary McQuilkin, WBUR)
Gay rights dispute is pulling apart the United Methodist Church, after decades of argument
(Scott T. Vehstedt, The Conversation)
Indonesian president sends official invitation to Pope Francis
(Ryan Dagur, UCA News)
Middletown Applebee's supervisor claims she was fired after booting Islamophobic customer
(Andrew J. Goudsward, Asbury Park Press)
Dozens of anti-LGBTQ state bills already proposed in 2020, advocates warn
(Julie Moreau, ABC News)
Diversity: A confrontation
(Eboo Patel, Inside Higher Ed)
How parents pass their religious beliefs on to children, knowing they may walk away
(Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | InDepth)
Trump addresses March For Life
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Remarks by President Trump at the 47th Annual March for Life
(The White House)
President proclaims National School Choice Week
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Proclamation on National School Choice Week, 2020
(The White House)
Son's wish to be cremated prevails over mother's religious objections
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Ruling upholds judge’s cremation order over mother’s wishes
(Associated Press)
Jewish day school may move ahead with some claims in dispute with New York village
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Federal judge allows lawsuit against village of Airmont, NY, local school district to move forward
(Press Release, First Liberty)
Egyptian court gives life sentence for 8 IS-linked militants
(Sam Magdy, Associated Press)
Iraqi protesters defy top cleric and return to the streets
(Samya Kullab, Associated Press)
Vatican urges visiting Iraqi president to protect Christians
(Associated Press)
National populism and Christian symbolism: A conversation with Tobias Cremer
(Tobias Cremer, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Cardinal Cupich warns against the Church entering partisan politics
(Christopher White, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Cardinal Tumi says things improving in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone areas
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
She has 6 employees and less than $2 million. The mission: Stop anti-Semitism in New York City.
(Ben Sales, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Reactionary populism will tear us apart if we don't address income inequality
(Ro Khanna and Francis Rooney, Real Clear Policy)
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