Law and Religion Headlines
Friday, 18 August 2017
Attacks on German Muslims 'becoming more violent'
(Ben Knight, Deutsche Welle)
Catalonia's Islamic extremism problem
(Kersten Knipp, Deutsche Welle)
When the Confederate Flag is in your workplace
(Joyce C. Dubensky, Tanenbaum CEO, Huffpost)
Statue of first Catholic Supreme Court justice removed because he wrote Dred Scott decision
(Associated Press)
Vote ‘No’ on same-sex marriage but show respect, Australian bishops say
(Claire Giangravè, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Conscientious objection in assisted suicide cases under threat in Ontario
(Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency)
A history lesson highlights the importance of the Bill of Rights to religious freedom
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Hatred in contemporary society
(John Pawlikowski, Parliament of the World's Religions: The Global Interfaith Movement)
A reflection on supremacy and the Interfaith Movement
(Larry Greenfield, Parliament of the World's Religions: The Global Interfaith Movement)
‘A dark future for all religious freedom’: In Russia, Jehovah’s Witnesses are banned, labeled extremist organization
(Alec Luhn, The Telegraph via Windsor Star)
‘For Erdogan, personal interest trumps national interest’: Former Turkish Member of Parliament
(Aykan Erdemir, Hardnews Magazine)
Why the Turkish president’s biography should tell Trump everything he needs to know (from May 12, 2017)
(Soner Cagaptay, The Washington Post: Opinion)
Turkey's drift from the West: from Transactionalislm to Hostility
(Aykan Erdemir and Merve Tahiroglu, War on the Rocks)
Turkey is engaging in hostage diplomacy with the US, officials say
(Mitch Prothero, Buzz Feed)
Is the solar eclipse a message from God?
(Marina Koren, The Atlantic)
Religious leaders in India gather to preach non-violence, world peace
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux)
Declare August 20 public holiday – Traditional religion worshippers tell Ajimobi
(Daramola Adebayo, Daily Post Nigeria)
PQ leader criticizes Montreal mayor for stance on Quebec religious neutrality bill
(Philip Authier, Montreal Gazette)
God or the divine is referenced in every state constitution
(Aleksandra Sandstrom, Pew Research Center Fact Tank)
Survey reveals references to God or the divine in every state constitution
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Letter to the Senate: In Support of Keeping Houses of Worship Nonpartisan
(Faith Voices)
Amici curiae brief by scholars of Mormonism opposed to trump's refugee and immigrant ban
Mormon historians battle Trump in friend-of-the-court brief
(Tad Walch, Deseret News Faith)
Between swimming and s'mores, young Muslim campers learn to cope with rising hate
(Leila Fadel, NPR)
News analysis articles can provoke valuable awareness of important societal trends
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
Timeline: Barcelona
(Associated Press)
Barcelona's victims: A snapshot of the world
(John Leiscester, Associated Press)
Senseless slaughter: Islamist terrorism in Catalonia leaves the Spanish wondering why
(The Economist)
Police: Attacks in Spain are linked, took long time to plan
(Joseph Wilson, Ciaran Giles, Barry Hatton, Associated Press)
Use of church buildings: update of “toolkit” (A date for the diary and a web page to watch)
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Al Mahdi case: ICC Trial Chamber VIII issues reparations order
(Press Release, International Criminal Court)
ICC orders Mali extremist to pay $3.2 million in reparations
(Lorne Cook, Associated Press)
Timbuktu destruction: landmark ruling awards millions to Malians
(Luke Moffett, The Conversation)
International Criminal Court orders reparations for attack on religious buildings in Mali
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Russian Court bans Jehovah's Witness bible
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Britain pressures Pakistan to repeal blasphemy laws as Pakistan celebrates independence from Britain
(Joshua Gill, Daily Caller)
Giving voice to memories from 1947 partition and the birth of India and Pakistan
(Hannah Bloch, NPR)
70 years after Pakistan’s founding, what PM’s recent ousting means for minorities
(Asif Aqeel, World Watch Monitor)
Church leaders oppose Bolivian law stripping protection for native lands
(Barbara Fraser, Catholic News Service)
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Sweden to Iranian convert it plans to deport: ‘It’s not our problem you chose to become a Christian’
(World Watch Monitor)
Women's rights and the shifting tides of Islam in the Maldives
(Morocco World News)
Judge dismisses Same Sex Marriage Petition
(Summary of Judgment, Judicial Communications Office)
Kenya opposition to challenge re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta in court
(Gina Adkins, 7Cantonas)
President Washington upholds religious freedom, Aug. 17, 1790
(Andrew Glass, Politico)
Tillerson's religious liberty stand draws praise
(Tom Strode, Baptist Press)
Trial of Bible ends
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)
Russia formally outlaws Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘extremist organization’
(Intelligencer Post)
Justice Ministry adds Jehovah’s Witnesses to list of organizations outlawed in Russia
(TASS Russian News Agency)
Russia puts Jehovah's Witnesses on prohibited organization list
(Interfax-Religion)
Russian Revolution centenary a time to recall martyrs to communism: Catholic Church in Moscow
(Ecumenical News)
Increase of number of repatriates from Russia to Israel unrelated to actual relocation – FJCR
(Interfax-Religion)
Iraq seeks international help to investigate Islamic State crimes
(novinite.com)
Lleader of Israeli Muslim group’s arrest strengthens him among Arab public
(Ben Lynfield, The Jerusalem Post)
Vatican secretary of state won't discuss prospects for pope's Russia visit in Moscow - Russian Catholic official
(Interfax-Religion)
Vatican secretary of state to hold talks in Russia
(Interfax-Religion)
Black-Jewish Goldman Sachs VP sues firm for racial, religious discrimination
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
ICC: Timbuktu destruction to cost Islamist rebel $3.2 million
(Deutsche Welle)
What I learned this summer
(Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Trinity Lutheran Church: Decidedly narrow, deeply troubling
(Holly Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
India Independence day brings calls to end religious violence
(Tad Walch, Deseret News Faith)
After the Hobby Lobby scandal, a spotlight on antiquities sales in Israel
(Michele Chabin, Religion News Service)
New Jersey mayor orders Marian shrine removed from state-owned land
(Associated Press)
Kosovo to dedicate cathedral named for Mother Teresa
(Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service)
Vaccination of children in temporary state custody over parental religious objection is not authorized
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Court: State can't vaccinate kids in temporary custody
(Associated Press)
Israel's High Court says women must be allowed to serve as Rabbinical Court administrators
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
The rise of the violent left: Antifa’s activists say they’re battling burgeoning authoritarianism on the American right. Are they fueling it instead?
(Peter Beinart, The Atlantic)
Iranian children arrested for teaching Zumba and 'western' dance
(The Guardian)
Moving towards oneness: A report on an interfaith get-together in India
(Pakistan Christian Post)
Hasanbegovic rejects US State Department's Allegations
(Vedran Pavlic, Total Croatia News)
The first federal criminal case on female genital mutilation will test the limits of religious liberty
(Emily-Lynn Warren and Mark David Hall, Learn Liberty)
High Court of NI refuses to review absence of same-sex marriage
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Northern Ireland court rules gay marriage ban doesn't violate rights
(Ian Graham, Reuters)
Couples left devastated as judge upholds North’s gay marriage ban
(Ellen Coyne, The Times)
Gay couples lose legal challenge to North’s marriage ban
(Alan Erwin, The Irish Times)
Judge upholds same-sex marriage ban in Northern Ireland
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Northern Ireland court says no right to same-sex marriage
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
When it comes to same-sex marriage, not all views deserve respect
(Peter Ellerton, The Conversation)
Anti-Muslim Australian senator wears burqa in Parliament
(Rod McGuirk, Associated Press, ABC News)
Unrepentant Hanson hopes burqa stunt will create debate
(Michelle Grattan, The Conversation)
Church leaders unite to speak out on euthanasia move
(Anglican News Service)
IGP gets flak over warning to atheists
(Robin Augustin, Free Malaysia Today)
Texas bathroom bill’s defeat means 2018 General Convention stays in Austin
(Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service)
Extremist activity bleeding across Burkina Faso border
(Julie Bourdon, Mission Network News)
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Scotland's rise in anti-Catholic crimes prompts call for government action
(Catholic News Agency)
Shock and grief after mudslide in Sierra Leone kills hundreds
(Catholic News Agency)
Iranians mock Rouhani over explanation for no female ministers
(Al-Monitor Staff, Al Monitor)
Pentagon says captured Islamic State fighters hooked on drugs
(Jack Detsch, Al Monitor)
This woman might be the wild card who stops Erdogan
(Cengiz Çandar, Al Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Kurds plan ahead for shifting status in Syria
(Fehim Tastekin, translated by Timur Goksel, Al Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Iranian return to hajj could help end Saudi deadlock
(Saeid Jafari, Al Monitor: Iran Pulse)
Why did Israel now decide to arrest Islamic Movement leader?
(Shlomi Eldar, translated by Ruti Sinai, Al Monitor: Israel Pulse)
New liberal mosque led by a woman opens in Berlin
(Soraya Nelson, NPR)
In Germany, churchgoers are encouraged to tweet from the pews
(Esme Nicholson, NPR)
Israel High Court: Women can be Rabbinical Court administrator
(Yonah Jeremy Bob, The Jerusalem Post)
Holy smoke! The church of cannabis
(Aaron Millar, The Guardian)
Russia tops list of countries by emigration to Israel
(Interfax-Religion)
Even for child abusers, confessional confidentiality is sacrosanct
(Joanna Moorhead, The Guardian)
Russian Jews call on Trump to suppress anti-Semitic outbreaks in U.S.
(Interfax-Religion)
Abuse inquiry reforms would put more paedophiles in jail, experts say
(Melissa Davey, The Guardian)
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