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Tuesday, 6 March 2018

San Francisco to remove statue some call racist
(Associated Press Religion)

Saudi crown prince winds up trip to Egypt with mosque visit
(Associated Press)

Malaysia's federal court says conversions to Christianity are for sharia courts
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Satanists are suing Missouri (again) over its 72-hour abortion waiting period
(Hemant Mehta, Friendly Atheist)

Missouri abortion restriction challenged in new suit by Satanic Temple member
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Federal Court: Destruction of sacred tribal ground not a “substantial burden” on religious exercise under RFRA
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

Destruction of Native American burial site did not violate RFRA
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

2 arrested after claiming Texas church shooting was fiction
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)

After a rescinded invitation, Ken Ham talks about God at an Oklahoma university
(Bobby Ross Jr., Religion News Service)

What is the significance of the 8 days of Easter?
(Liz Kanoy, Christian Headlines)

Evangelical leaders launch prayer campaign for Dreamers; urge congress to act as DACA expires
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)

With today's deadline struck down by courts, what's next for DACA?
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)

Parolin: Paul VI canonization likely in 2018, but not yet decided
(Catholic News Agency)

Muslims ‘are very misunderstood today’ — this Florida college will try to change that
(Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald)

UN expert (Ahmed Shaheed): State and religion best served by maintaining "respectful distance"
(Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights)

Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (Focus: State-Religion Relationships and their Impact on Freedom of Religion or Belief )
(Ahmed Rasheed, United Nations Human Rights Council (37th Session - 2018))

Mideast braces for war: Israel vs. Iran-backed Hezbollah
(Mona Alami, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)

Europe starts preparing Mideast peace initiative
(Uri Savir, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Tribal laws determine fate of IS families in Iraq
(Adnan Abu Zeed, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)

Israeli recognition of Ethiopian religious leaders just a start
(Danny Zaken, Al Monitor: Israel Pulse)

In Uzbekistan, religious freedoms ‘not recognised in law and practice’ – UN special rapporteur
(World Watch Monitor)

Israel's ultra-Orthodox hold ruling coalition hostage over draft law
(Danny Zaken, Al Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Iranian conservative duo rumored to be gearing up for parliament run
(Rohollah Faghihi, Al Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Could Egyptian tribes tip electoral balance in upcoming election?
(Ahmed Aleem, Al Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Exorcists are back – and people are getting hurt
(Deborah Hyde, The Guardian)

Survivors of Catholic church abuse in Ireland demand papal meeting
(Henry McDonald, The Guardian)

Who cheers for democracy?
(Mark Silk, RNS Column: Spiritual Politics)

Why deporting the ‘Dreamers’ is immoral
(Michael Blake, Religion News Service)

The Bishop’s vote in Tynwald: Tynwald decides
(Peter Edge, Guest Post, Law & Religion UK)

March 4: A Peace Cross, Billy Graham at the Capitol, and more
(Religious Freedom Review: Weekly updates on religious freedom in America)

EVENT, 6 March 2018: The Impact of Media on Freedom of Religion or Belief
(Side event to the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Counci, Including presentation & launch of FoRB Learning Platform)

PIL in SC challenges validity of polygamy, nikah-halala
(Satya Prakash, The Tribune)

What is Nikah halala, how it was established and where it stands in modern India
(Radhika Iyengar, The Indian Express (post from 17 April 2017))

By rewriting history, Hindu nationalists aim to assert their dominance over India
(Rupam Jain and Tom Lasseter, Reuters)

Survey: Pope Francis is still popular, but warm feelings waning among conservatives
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)

Widespread approval for Francis among U.S. Catholics, diminishing support among Republicans
(Christopher White, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Pope Francis still popular, but conservative opposition rises, survey shows
(Daniel Burke, CNN)

Italian vote raises doubt over whether Pope’s backyard is listening
(Claire Giangravè, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Japanese bishops make stand on imperial ceremonies
(La Croix International)

No justice for Native Americans in Oregon
(Press Release, Becket Law)

Monday, 5 March 2018

Passion for Europe - Remembering crisis to heal division (November 2017)
(Peter Rožič SJ, JESC, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

‘We need to recover a sense of hope’ (December 2017)
(Mgr Mariano Crociata, Bishop of Latina, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

Hopes for the Estonian Presidency of the European Union (July-August 2017)
(Mgr Philippe Jourdan Apostolic administrator of Estonia/Delegate of COMECE, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

50 years after Populorum Progressio (from May 2017)
(S.E Mgr Jean-Claude Hollerich - Archbishop of Luxembourg, President of Justice and Peace Europe, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

The European Union - drawing on its past to confront its future (April 2017)
(Martin Maier SJ, JESC, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

Rethinking Europe (September 2017)
(Martin Maier SJ, JESC, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

(Re)thinking Europe to renew Europe
(Mgr Gianni Ambrosio COMECE vice-president, EuropeInfos: Christian Perspectives on the EU)

5 facts about U.S. evangelical Protestants
(Gregory A. Smith and David Masci, Pew Research Center Fact Tank)

Responding to religious repression in Central Asia
(Jeremy Barker, Religious Freedom Institute Blog)

China's Uighurs and technology-enhanced totalitarianism
(Religious Freedom Institute Blog)

Iraq after ISIS
(Religious Freedom Institute Blog)

Religious intolerance, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in Burma
(Benedict Rogers, Religious Freedom Institute Blog)

Don't let faith schools take in more pupils on the basis of religion, leaders warn
(Olivia Rudgard, The Telegraph)

France’s secular ayatollahs
(Paul Taylor, Politico.eu)

Underground church in China faces increasing pressure
(China Aid)

Guerrillas for God: How Hong Kong’s pastors are delivering the message to China’s Christians
(Laignee Barron, Time.com)

Religion ministry mulls lawsuit against activist monk But Buntenh under lèse majesté
(Leonie Kijewski and Niem Chheng, Phnom Penh Post)

In sexual orientation nondiscrimination claims, “EEO is the law,” and not just for government contractors
(Jeff Bozman and Scott A. Freling, National Law Review)

Could there be another Billy Graham?
(Andrew Dole, The Conversation)

How religion has been ‘aggressively politicized’ in Muslim-majority Indonesia
(World Politics Review)

Tribal members to challenge decision in destruction of sacred burial site
(Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian)

Israel law on shopping heats up fight between religious and secular Jews
(World Religion News)

New rabbinical council of Jerusalem Faction vows to continue hardline path
(Jeremy Sharon, The Jerusalem Post)

Georgia law enforcement invites a noted anti-Muslim speaker to ‘train’ their officers on Islam
(Manar Waheed, American Civil Liberties Union)

Pope Francis to make June visit to the World Council of Churches in Geneva
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Marked for life: The long-term effects of Pakistan's blasphemy laws
(Persecution: International Christian Concern)

Catholic Church sets out a vision for closer ties with Islam
(Michael Binyon, The Times)

In Sweden, Christians fleeing persecution face violence all over again
(Jacob Rudenstrand & Peter Paulsson, National Review)

Church urges Christians to join Hindu Holi festival
(UCANews)

England’s Catholic, Anglican leaders ask Israel not to tax Church properties
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Syriac Orthodox patriarch criticizes WCC portrayal of Syrian situation
(Catholic News Service)

Pope, Austrian leader discuss migration, nuclear disarmament
(Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency)

Cross removed from a state-sanctioned church in Chinese province
(China Aid)

Vatican official warns U.N. of hostility toward religion
(Catholic News Service)

Potential hefty fees in Saudi Arabia worry expat community
(Habib Toumi, Gulf News: Saudi Arabia)

Religious freedom for healthcare practitioners
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

The unconscionable division of conscience and religious freedom (Responding to: Religious freedom for healthcare practitioners)
(Marci Hamilton, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Help for helpers (Responding to: Religious freedom for healthcare practitioners)
(Leah Farish, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Radicalisation, drug trafficking, environment are key EU-Central Asia security challenges, say experts and officials
(Assel Satubaldina, The Astana Times: Bringing Kazakhstan to the World)

4th Circuit declines to rehear Bladensburg Cross case
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

Malaysian state could allow converts to renounce Islam
(Trinna Leong, The Straits Times)

Hindu woman elected to Pakistan’s senate in historic first
(Zarar Khan, Associated Press)

Greek protesters attack new religious instruction textbooks
(Associated Press)

English FA head rebuked for ‘offensive’ Star of David remark
(Rob Harris, Associated Press)

Nigerian government might release 95 Boko Haram terrorists
(Ameh Comrade Godwin, Daily Post Nigeria)

In Bhutan, gross national happiness more important than GDP
(Ellen Hale, Associated Press)

Imam spends hours at Museum of the Bible, says 'every Muslim should visit'
(Leah MarieAnn Klett, The Christian Post)

The crisis of school shootings is a Christian issue
(Rev. Nolan J. Harkness, The Christian Post)

Inmate is not "employee" under Title VII
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Christian bridal shop closes down over fear of LGBT law after facing death threats
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

Over 60,000 sign petition to create national holiday honoring Billy Graham
(Veronica Neffinger, Christian Headlines)

The Muslims who want to save octopuses
(Lisa De Bode, The Atlantic)

'I'm born to do this': Condemned by caste, India's sewer cleaners risk death daily
(Michael Safi, The Guardian)

Eagleton, “Culture”
(Mark Movsesian, Law and Religion Forum, Center for Law & Religion, St. John's University)

Alabama Justice wins speech case
(Press Release, Liberty Counsel)

Alabama judicial ethics provision enjoined in part
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Buddhist group admits sexual abuse by teachers
(Sarah Marsh, The Guardian)

Catholic hierarchy to be confronted over gender inequality
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)

Church of England put reputation first, child abuse inquiry told
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)

Indonesia Christians’ whipping a rare example of non-Muslims punished under Sharia
(World Watch Monitor)

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