Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
We must support governmental initiatives that promote religious liberty
(James Dobson, Christian Post)
They support Trump. They want him impeached
(Emma Green, The Atlantic)
Wisconsin Assembly votes to recognize tree, Bible week
(Todd Richmond, Associated Press)
Church needed as moral voice as AI technology expands, expert says
(Charles C. Camosy, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Hong Kong crisis pits Catholic students against Catholic leader
(Rob Cullivan, Angelus News)
The rise of fundamentalist Catholicism
(Mark Silk, RNS Column: Spiritual Politics)
Catholics in Australia seek religious protections despite indifference, hostility
(Catholic News Agency)
Anti-Semitism 'neither human or Christian,' says Pope Francis
(Livia Borghese and Nicola Ruotolo, CNN World)
After Israel's targeted killing in Gaza, what comes next depends on Hamas
(Amos Harel, Haaretz)
‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ to use church land for affordable housing
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
As South Sudan religious leaders push peace, pope dangles a visit
(Elise Harris, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Inver Bekirov: If a Muslim observes his faith, the FSB makes him a terrorist
(Halya Coynash, Human Rights Abuses in Russian-Occupied Crimea)
The first freedom fades
(Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review)
FBI releases 2018 hate crime statistics
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
8 UMC bishops say they can’t support denomination’s ‘current form of unity’ due to LGBT debate
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
2018 hate crime statistics released
(FBI, U.S. Department of Justice)
Wisconsin Assembly votes to recognize National Bible Week
(Todd Richmond, Associated Press)
Articles of interest - 11 November 2019
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Cyprus’ Church to return money if donor’s passport revoked
(Associated Press)
Round Up 11.11.19 – Extinction Rebellion, Article 8 and some big names make appearances in the courts…
(Thomas Hayes, UK Human Rights Blog)
Monday, 11 November 2019
On Kristallnacht anniversary, yellow stars appear on Jewish homes in Scandinavia
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Bolivian bishops call for end to vandalism after Morales' resignation
(Catholic News Agency)
Democrats' 2020 surprise: Should churches that oppose same-sex marriage lose tax exemptions?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
Democrats fight Trump stonewall over Lebanon military aid freeze
(Bryant Harris and Jack Detsch, Al-Monitor)
Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring effectively divides Syria into five sectors
(Metin Gurcan, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
US nuncio: Francis' 'pastoral thrust' must reach Americans
(Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency)
Canada: 6-year-old girl is taught 'girls are not real,' parents file suit against school, principal, teacher
(Amanda Casanova, Christian Headlines)
Relatively few Russian Orthodox believers follow priests' advice on how to vote — OpEd
(Paul Goble, Eurasia Review)
The standing argument in the new abortion case
(Marc O. DeGirolami, Law and Religion Forum, St. John's Law School Center for Law & Religion)
Start with safe: Opioids & the ethics of harm reduction
(Bernard G. Prusak, Commonweal)
Pakistan heading towards a second Bhutto moment courtesy of Army – OpEd
(Subhash Kapila, South Asia Analysis Group)
Pakistan aims to become bastion for interfaith harmony: SAPM Awan
(ARY News)
Australia: Religious freedom bill 'will sustain nastiness and hostility', Michael Kirby warns
(Paul Karp, Guardian (Australia))
Catholics in Australia seek religious protections despite indifference, hostility
(Catholic News Agency)
Podcast thinking: Are mainstream reporters who ask doctrinal questions aiding Catholic right?
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
US approves financial aid for White Helmets mission in Syria
(Khaled al-Khateb, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)
In Middle America, Nebraskans struggle with a changing cultural landscape
(PRRI)
Top Shiite leader backs UN plan to resolve Iraqi crisis
(Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press)
Arizona Sikhs give 550 trees for Phoenix neighborhoods
(Associated Press)
Leadership decapitation and the Islamic States: Is al-Baghdadi’s death a hollow victory?
(Scott N. Romaniuk, Eurasia Review)
Netanyahu, Liberman locked in ultimate battle
(Ben Caspit, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Cardinal: Interfaith dialogue heals wounded world
(Islamic Republic News Agency)
'We are mothers, not veiled women' (Controversial Paris protest attended by some with links to extremist groups)
(Wolf Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International)
Egypt's Sephardim explore Jewish roots in quest for Spanish citizenship
(Marc Espanol, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
#OnceGay coverage by NBC misses a vital Bethel connection
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Deportation of suspected 'IS' fighters forces Germany to take action
(Austin Davis, Natalia Smolentceva, Deutsche Welle)
The so-called media’s war on religious freedom
(David Harsanyi, National Review)
British Parliament approves regulations extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Persecution of non-Orthodox believers in separatist Ukrainian regions
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Decision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal
(Catholic News Agency)
How the US military has embraced growing religious diversity
(Heavy)
A report from the religious liberty front lines
(Mark David Hall, Christianity Today)
Indian court gives disputed religious site to Hindus in landmark ruling
(Nigam Prusty, Suchitra Mohanty, Mayank Bhardwaj, Reuters)
Black Panther actress links life, faith, depression, acting – while reporters miss ties that bind
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Catholic Bishops call for ‘full strength’ of church to fight gun violence
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
India's Supreme Court awards disputed Ayodhya site to Hindus
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Ayodhya verdict explained in one minute
(BBC News)
Bishops reject funding hike for USCCB, for now
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Ayodhya judgement: Hindu majoritarianism is a fact in India
(Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed, South Asia Monitor)
Islamic Organisation Secy attends interfaith meet post Ayodhya verdict
(Prachi Mankani, Republic World)
Law and religion round-up – 10th November
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Palestinian Authority officially recognizes evangelical group
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Francis accepts resignation of outspoken head of Abuja Archdiocese
(La Croix International)
India’s Supreme Court clears way for a Hindu temple at country’s most disputed religious site
(Joanna Slater, The Washington Post)
Rwandan Catholic priest finally cleared of genocide
(Laurent Larcher, La Croix International)
As NZ votes on euthanasia bill, here is a historical perspective on a ‘good death’
(Catherine Abou-Nemeh, The Conversation)
Cultivating the good in our 'mass of habits'
(Martin Marty, Sightings: The University of Chicago Divinity School)
India-Pakistan religious diplomacy amid bilateral acrimony
(C Uday Bhaska, South Asia Monitor)
Myanmar: Buddhists fight violence against Muslims with flower power
(Emily Fishbein, Los Angeles Times)
Pakistani Sikhs urge India to facilitate access to Dera Baba Nanak Gurdwara
(Haseem uz Zaman, Geo TV)
Cultivating the good in our 'mass of habits'
(Martin E. Martyu, Sightings: The University of Chicago Divinity School)
Sunday, 10 November 2019
‘Paving way for interfaith harmony,’ US and UN welcome Kartarpur Corridor opening
(Hindustan Times)
Muslim, Jewish, Christian clergy meet at ecology symposium
(Herald Malaysia Online)
Thousands to take part in interfaith events to promote religious unity across the UK
(Heather Preston, Premier)
EVENT, 10 November 2019: Confronting the Church's Crisis: Leading Lay Voices on the Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Church
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
EVENT, 10-11 November 2019: Rabbinc Judaism and its Contexts
(The University of Chicago Divinity School)
Saturday, 9 November 2019
November 9th, 1989: Unanswered questions and legacy — Analysis
(Richard Rousseau, Eurasia Review)
From cultural persecution to illegal organ harvesting in Xinjiang: Why is Muslim world silent?
(Ayjaz Wani, Observer Research Foundation)
Friday, 8 November 2019
Federal judge delays execution of “Texas Seven” prisoner over claims of religious discrimination
(Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune)
Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to six years for ‘extremism’ in Russia
(Isabel Gorst, Irish Times)
National Abortion Federation appoints Episcopal priest as president and CEO
(Kayla Koslosky, Christian Headlines)
UN’s top court says it has jurisdiction in terror financing and discrimination case brought by Ukraine against Russia
(Mike Corder, Associated Press)
Mexico farm town buries 3 of 9 slain Americans
(Peter Orsi, Associated Press)
USCIRF commends House recognition of Armenian genocide
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Labour MP deselected for backing parents over LGBT teaching in schools
(The Christian Institute)
Friday Five: Mexico massacre, German Catholics, Christian contraception, John Crist, wild shot
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
3 mothers, 6 children slaughtered near Mexican settlement with Utah ties
(Pat Reavy, Deseret News)
How Mexico’s cartel wars shattered American Mormons’ wary peace
(Kevin Sieff, The Washington Post)
Massacre of U.S. citizens puts spotlight on Mormon community with deep roots in Mexico
(Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times)
After Mormon family’s terror in Mexico, a message emerges: No one is safe
(Azam Ahmed, The New York Times)
Stay or go? Residents of Mexican town struggle with fear after massacre
(Peter Orsi, Associated Press)
More on the Massacre of US Citizens in Mexico
(ICLRS, Religlaw)
At least 9 U.S. citizens die in cartel attack in north Mexico
(Mark Stevenson, Associated Presss, Deseret News)
More on the Massacre of US Citizens in Mexico
(Religlaw)
Total signs agreement for $111 million Notre Dame donation
(Associated Press)
Mexico killing highlights confusion over Mormon groups
(Brady McCombs, Associated Press)
English cardinal: Priests would die rather than break seal of confession
(Simon Caldwell, Catholic News Service)
Religious-freedom voters will vote Trump
(Wesley J. Smith, National Review)
Trump reverses Obama’s anti-religious decree
(Russell Moore, Wall Street Journal)
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