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Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Challenge to Missouri vaccination exemption form is dismissed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Missouri's religious exemption form for vaccines
(Dan Margolies, National Public Radio)

British criminal prosecution of husband for coercive behavior used to obtain Jewish divorce ("get")
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Landmark case sees woman obtain get after launching private prosecution against husband for coercive control
(Simon Rocker, Jewish Chronicle)

Brazil's Supreme Court head allows video satirizing Jesus to be shown on Netflix
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Pennsylvania Archdiocese can be sued in New Jersey courts for priest's abuse in New Jersey
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination
(Emily McFarlan Miller, Associated Press)

Turkey edges toward Islamic law with new finance rules
(Orhan Kemal Cengiz, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

Turkey must stop meddling in Armenian Church affairs
(Aykan Erdemir, John A. Lechner, Foreign Policy)

Turkey arrests priest who gave water and bread to Kurdish fighters: report
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

Turkey: 115 soldiers detained over links to US-based cleric
(Associated Press)

Erdogan vows to defend Tripoli government after Libya talks fail
(Diego Cupolo, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

Leonardo Boff in twitter war on liberation theology with Brazilian foreign minister
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Mexican bishops stress importance of education after school shooting
(David Agren, Catholic News Service)

Quebec government to abolish ethics and religions course
(Janice Arnold, The Canadian Jewish News)

Quebec to take ethics, religious culture out of school curriculum
(Philippe Vaillancourt, The Catholic Register)

The granddaughter of a Cambodian princess had a bat mitzvah
(Josefin Dolsten, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Jewish groups again call for Stephen Miller to quit because of white nationalist ties
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

In NY Times interview, Bernie Sanders says he is proud to be Jewish but not ‘actively involved in organized religion’
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Tajikistan: Conscientious objection "a major crime"?
(Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service)

Humanist weddings and the Marriage (Approved Organisations) Bill
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)

Christian school sues Oregon county over right to meet at church property
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)

Illinois revamping system to let birth mother identify as father on child's birth certificate
(Brandon Showalter, The Christian Post)

In separation of church and state, which institution is being protected? (Canada)
(Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor)

Christian doctor worries medical professionals might not be able to practice profession faithfully
(Leonardo Blair, The Christian Post)

Catholic League, Utah House Speaker oppose bill to remove clergy exemption for reporting child abuse
(Connor Richards, Daily Herald)

Utah bill requiring clergy to report child abuse confessions draws criticism
(McKenzie Stauffer, KJZZ)

Utah eyes personalized license plates after ‘deport’ uproar
(Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press)

UK Defense minister apologizes for chaplains ‘outing’ gay servicemen
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)

South Sudan peace declaration signed in Rome
(Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency)

The coming Supreme Court showdown over birth control
(Ian Millhiser, Vox)

Catholics excluded from unlawful euthanasia trial in Belgium
(Catholic News Agency)

Case: Discrimination/religious accommodation (5th Cir.)
(Bloomberg Law)

Rubio blasts 'blatant violations of human rights' in Tibet
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)

Teach your children well: Viral tweet sparks debate over passing on faith
(Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service)

Palestinians wary of ICC call for probe into Israeli war crimes
(Tareq Subhi Hajjaj, Al-Monitor: Palestine Pulse)

Foreign troops' future in Iraq uncertain as clashes continue
(Adnan Abu Zeed, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)

Can Iran mobilize allies to end US Mideast presence?
(Saeid Jafari, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

European powers trigger Iran deal dispute mechanism
(Laura Rozen, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)

Survey: Protestant pastors don’t think geopolitics hastens Second Coming
(Jack Jenkins)

Space Force general sworn in on Bible blessed in controversial ceremony
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Intel: Will US citizen's death result in sanctions on Egypt?
(Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor)

Monday, 13 January 2020

First woman Muslim chaplain commissioned in the US military
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)

Law and religion round-up – 12th January
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)

New Law and Religion handbook takes interdisciplinary approach
(Russell Sandberg, Norman Doe, Bronach Kane, Cardiff University News)

Research Handbook on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Law and Religion
(Edited by Russell Sandberg, Norman Doe, Bronach Kane and Caroline Roberts, Cardiff University, UK, Edward Elgar Publishing)

Peter Ball – the on-going legacy
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

'I'd rather give my life than change the law on celibacy,' Pope Francis citing Paul VI
(Deborah Castellano Lubov, Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI & Cardinal Sarah write a book on priestly celibacy
(Deborah Castellano Lubov, Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)

Iranian leaders facing pressure at home and abroad as public anger mounts over downed plane
(Helen Regan, CNN)

The killing of Soleimani, the use of force against Iraq and overlooked ius ad bellum questions
(Patryk I. Labuda, EJIL: Talk!)

General Suleimani, U.S. policy, and jus ad vim: Why we need a better way of talking about the use of “force short of war”
(John Kelsay, Sightings: The Martin Marty Center, University of Chicago Divinity School)

Pope warns of risks from US-Iran tensions in policy speech
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)

World ecumenical and evangelical leaders, Pope Francis urge U.S. and Iran to wind down conflict
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

What Trump’s tweet threatening Iran’s cultural sites could mean for Shiite Muslims
(Kishwar Rizvi, The Conversation)

Sunday is ... Are traditional holy days still something more than just any other day?
(Martin E. Marty, Sightings: The Martin Marty Center, University of Chicago Divinity School)

5th Circuit: Firefighter was offered reasonable accommodation of his anti-vaccination beliefs
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

11th Circuit OKs disqualification of juror who heard from a higher being
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

3rd Circuit: Deprivation of chaplain visits did not substantially burden inmate's free exercise
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Challenge to Form 990 rules is dismissed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

USCIRF concerned for welfare of Iran’s religious minorities amidst heightened protest activity
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Is President Donald Trump a champion of religious freedom? Critics and supporters weigh in
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)

Trump’s faithful: 2020 tests his ties to white evangelicals
(Elana Schor, Associated Press)

Trump use of doctored Pelosi-Schumer photo draws Muslim ire
(Elana Schor, Associated Press)

Vote on NJ bill to bar certain vaccine exemptions stalled
(Mike Catalini, Associated Press)

UAE, Indonesia reach multi-billion dollar investment deals
(Niniek Karmini, Associated Press)

Israeli police raid religious cult-like group in Jerusalem
(Associated Press)

Muslims pray for peace in Islamic congregation in Bangladesh
(Associated Press)

Islamic soft power in the U.S.-Iran crisis: A conversation with Peter Mandaville
(Peter Mandaville, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Unheeded warnings: How Vatican diplomacy failed to prevent the Iraq War
(Paul Moses, Commonweal)

American universities abroad: ‘Standing for Reason’
(George Dennis O'Brien, Commonweal)

Nigerian case shows that in fighting religious hatred, little things count
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Church leaders praise deal restoring self-rule to Northern Ireland
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Multiple Jehovah's Witnesses convicted in Penza
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Jehovah's Witnesses accused of child abuse, among other things
(SOVA Center for News and Analysis, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Russian Orthodox Church sees dangers in reduction of marriage age in Russia
(Interfax-Religion)

The Russian Church expects Putin will refer to health care and education in his yearly address
(Interfax-Religion)

Weekend Plug-In: 7 tips for covering horrific events in houses of worship (and treating victims right)
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)

Key question before Sabarimala review hearing: Right to equality versus religious freedom
(Prabhash K Dutta, India Today)

India's new anti-Muslim law shows the broad allure of right-wing Islamophobic policies
(Arsalan Iftikhar, NBC News)

Fairness for All: Caught between gender equality and religious liberty
(Mark Silk, RNS Column: Spiritual Politics)

Governments and politicians cannot be morally neutral (Canada)
(Brian Bird, Policy Options)

Space Force Bible blessing spurs protest
(Stephen Losey, Air Force Times)

Space Force Bible blessing at National Cathedral sparks outrage
(David Welna, National Public Radio)

After 'grotesque' court ruling, Kansas pro-lifers continue push for ballot measure
(Catholic News Agency)

Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Northern Ireland
(Catholic News Agency)

Texas bishops urge governor to reconsider refugee resettlement
(Catholic News Agency)

Texas Catholics decry Governor’s decision to spurn refugees
(Christopher White, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Houston officials urge Texas governor to accept refugees
(Associated Press)

Man who shot church gunman gets highest Texas civilian honor
(Associated Press)

Why schism? United Methodist leaders explain proposal to split the denomination
(Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service)

Saturday, 11 January 2020

Indian Catholics: Court ruling on madrassas will affect Catholic schools
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

New Oman ruler vows to uphold late sultan's peaceful policy
(Aya Batrawy, Associated Press)

Lawmakers may avoid divisive social issues in election year
(Ben Nadler, Associated Press)

Baha’i representative to the United Nations: Baha’is banned from education to prevent their progress
(Translation by Iran Press Wacth, Iran Press Watch)

Military exchange to stop selling 'Jesus' Scripture Candy after secular group complains
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

Jakarta Archbishop: Religion conflicts are just a symptom
(Tempo.co)

Report: Record 3,000 Christian sites in Europe vandalized in 2019
(Thomas D. Williams, Breitbart News)

Radical feminist group takes credit for string of church attacks in Germany
(Catholic News Agency)

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)

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