Law and Religion Headlines
Thursday, 4 October 2018
Evangelical belief in reincarnation and astrology shockingly high, survey finds
(Michael Foust, Christian Headlines)
Implementation of ECtHR Judgments: A Handbook for NGOs, injured parties and their legal advisers
(European Implementation Network)
Yemen crisis is “world’s worst by far”
(Katey Hearth, Mission Network News)
HBO to debut documentary on the Chibok girls
(Nathan Glover, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government
(Fazel Hawramy, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Iraq inches toward governance as Baghdad Christians consider fleeing
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
In N. Ireland, another challenge to pro-life law
(Catholic News Agency)
Pope Francis donates for Indonesia earthquake recovery
(Courtney Grogan, Catholic News Agency)
Conservative women are angry about Kavanaugh - an they think other voters are, too
(Emma Green, The Atlantic)
Reporting on the Handbook on Implementation of ECtHR Judgments
(Antoine Buyse, ECHR Blog)
Muslim Council of Britain to train women to run mosques
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
Catholic university students demand resignation of dean over Kavanaugh tweets
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Churches across China harassed by authorities
(Gina Goh, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Three Indonesian churches shut down for "administrative reasons"
(Gina Goh, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Pakistan: Suspect involved in All Saints Church bombings acquitted by court
(Madeeha Bakhsh, Christians in Pakistan)
Pressure increases on Christian schools in Syria's autonomous NE
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Government control slipping in Iran as the people thirst for freedom: Part 1
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Government control slipping in Iran as the people thirst for freedom: Part 2
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Cameroon enters election season under immense tensions
(Nathan Johnson, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Ecclesiastical court judgments and related issues- September
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Russia finds Imam Velitov's complaint to the ECtHR unjustified
(Caucasian Knot)
Americans' attitudes toward key issues affecting voting behavior
(Liza Kay, World Religion News)
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Lawyer of U.S. pastor says to appeal to top Turkish court for his release
(Reuters)
Andrew Brunson: Turkey's Erdogan says he can't release American pastor held on terrorism charges
(Shane Croucher, Newsweek)
India to begin deportations of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar
(Wasbir Hussain, Associated Press)
India: 271 Christians charged with converting Hindus through lies and drugs
(World Watch Monitor)
Opinion: Why India needs to shun religion for science and progress
(Markandey Katju, Daily O)
Baptist leader promotes balanced view of religious liberty before Senate panel
(Bob Allen, Baptist News)
Greece: Church officials to meet with political party leaders
(ekathimerini.com)
'What Jesus would have us do': Utah religious leaders urge support of Medicaid expansion initiative
(Ben Lockhart, Deseret News Faith)
Catholic schools in Ireland can no longer give priority to Catholic students
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
BJC’s Tyler warns of threats to religious liberty in testimony before Congress
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Pompeo: US ‘sparing no effort’ for return of pastor detained in Turkey
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Erdogan plays politics, Brunson court date looms
(Katey Hearth, Mission Network News)
Turning her Baha’i faith into precedent, lawyer helps women gain asylum
(Cathleen Falsani, Religion News Service)
Iranians call for freedom of Shiraz councilman who tried to secure release of detained Baha’is
(Iran Human Rights)
Trump’s refugee policy also hurts the most vulnerable Christians
(Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic)
Azerbaijan: Fines, censorship amid state control of Islam
(Forum 18 News Service)
"So help me God" in citizenship oath upheld
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Greek theologians seek school book boycott
(Associated Press)
Maryland councilman gets backlash over posts about Muslims
(Associated Press)
Guard at Muslim cleric’s US compound fires ‘warning shot’
(Associated Press)
Sudanese government ordered to return church property
(Lyndsey Koh, Mission Network News)
Why is there still not a completed Bible in any sign languages?
(Lyndsey Koh, Mission Network News)
Indonesia battered by double disasters
(Bethann Flynn, Mission Network News)
Increased persecution in China sparks attention
(Lindsay Steele, Mission Network News)
Nigerian Christians killed, drowned in Fulani herdsmen attack
(Lyndsey Koh, Mission Network News)
While US dithers on peace plan, Israeli right shores up support
(Mazal Mualem, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
US-bound Ahmadi leader models a different kind of Islamic caliphate
(Aysha Khan, Religion News Service)
California’s Catholic bishops targeted in sex abuse lawsuit
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
Pope urges synod’s bishops to dream, reject conformism
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
To overcome patriarchy, men first have to see it in themselves
(Simran Jeet Singh, Religion News Service)
Amish not immune to #MeToo, victims say
(Heather Adams, Religion News Service)
Roundup of pending religious liberty petitions as U.S. Supreme Court begins new term
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Collected Headlines about the Kavanaugh US Supreme Court nomination
Kavanaugh controversy: If accusation equals guilt, the Bill of Rights is dead
(Jerry Newcombe, The Christian Post)
International Blasphemy Day marked as persecution of critics of religion continues worldwide
(Damien Sharkov, Newsweek)
‘Eliminate’ blasphemy laws, says US commission chief on International Blasphemy Day
(World Watch Monitor)
G20 Interfaith Forum 2018: CLICK to follow on Twitter
Pope to G20 Faith Forum: The vital role of constructive dialogue
(Lydia O'Kane, Vatican News)
In our opinion: G20 Interfaith Forum showcases role of religion in alleviating suffering
(Deseret News)
Religious freedom is losing public support. Here's how faith leaders and human activists plan to solve its image crisis
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News Faith)
Griffith Interfaith Centre plays key role in G20 Interfaith Forum
(Griffith News)
India: Triple talaq or instant divorce now a criminal offence
(Zeenat Saberin, Al Jazeera)
India prescribes punishments in bid to stamp out instant Muslim divorce
(Reuters)
Updates on "triple talaq" regulation in India
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS))
Why the triple talaq Ordinance is neither perfect nor necessary
(Faizan Mustafa, The Indian Express)
Why triple talaq Ordinance: For law without justice is wound without cure
(Balaji Srinivasan, Arunava Mukherjee, The Indian Express)
Bombay High Court dismisses plea against 'triple talaq' ordinance
(PTI, The Times of India)
Adultery and the Constitution of India: Shine
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Adultery verdict is latest progressive ruling by India court
(Ashok Sharma, Associated Press)
Reconsider adultery law, says Shahi Imam
(India Tribune)
Ban on women entering Sabarimala temple has been lifted
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Women of all ages can enter Sabarimala Temple, rules Supreme Court
(Samanwaya Rautray, The Economic Times)
Interfaith women travel India promoting religious amity
(Saji Thomas, UCA News)
Nepal’s criminalisation of conversion a ‘direct infringement’ of religious freedom
(World Watch Monitor)
Iraqi Kurds vote to elect new parliament
(Dana Taib Menmy, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Israel opens school in mainly Palestinian East Jerusalem
(Rasha Abou Jalal, Al-Monitor: Palestine Pulse)
Social media mob rule should not determine Kavanaugh's fate
(S.E. Cupp, Deseret News Opinion)
Brunson affair becomes litmus test for Turkish-US ties
(Semih Idiz, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
The Guardian view on the Vatican and China: an ideological struggle
(Editorial, The Guardian)
The chosen one? The new film that claims Trump's election was an act of God
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
In light of Brett Kavanaugh, an indepth look at how and when character is formed in kids
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News inDepth)
Tory London mayoral pick under fire for remarks about Muslims and Hindus
(Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian)
China: Christian schoolchildren forced to tick ‘no religion’ box
(World Watch Monitor)
Franklin Graham has cut tied with relevant magazine
(Corey Barnett, World Religion News)
Kavanugh controversy: Ex-boyfriend’s letter raises questions about Ford’s answers on polygraph
(Rachel del Guidice, The Daily Signal)
Sen. Flake, I was assaulted by a stranger. Here’s why I want Kavanaugh confirmed
(Peggy Young Nance, The Daily Signal)
How the Kavanaugh fight will shape our politics
(Jim Geraghty, National Review)
Uganda’s faith leaders wade into country’s alarming drug crisis
(Doreen Ajiambo, Religion News Service)
The true story of a Jewish news agency that peddled fake news to undo Hitler
(Menachem Wecker, Religion News Service)
Cloud of sex abuse scandal hangs over Vatican youth meeting
(Nicole Winfield, Religion News Service)
Turning her Baha'i faith into precedent, lawyer helps women gain asylum
(Cathleen Falsani, Religion News Service)
How do you feel Jewish?
(Jeffrey Salkin, RNS Column: Martini Judaism)
Paige Patterson, ousted Baptist seminary leader, to teach ethics course
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Christian TV network enters world of 24-hour news
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
Four challenges for the bishops at synod on young people
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
Survey: Summer camp may be key to fostering Reform Jewish values
(Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service)
Refugee advocates ramp up campaign in Wentworth ahead of byelection
(Katharine Murphy, The Guardian)
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