Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Utah: Governor, lawmakers express support for the civil liberties of immigrants
(Ryan Morgan, KSL)
An Idaho sheriff's daunting battle to investigate when children of a faith-healing sect die
(Nigel Duara, The Los Angeles Times)
EVENT 18 April 2017: A preview of Trinity Lutheran Church v. Pauley: How state “no aid” provisions discriminate against churches
(The Heritage Foundation)
Monday, 17 April 2017
Following the paper trail of The International Church of Cannabis
(Alex Pasquariello, The Cannabist)
Reports: Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in western China
(Matthew Brown, AP)
WCC condemns terror attack on evacuees in Syria
(World Council of Churches)
Instead of a wall, an open door: Why Ethiopia welcomes an enemy's refugees
(James Jeffrey, Christian Science Monitor)
As Benedict turns 90, a rare glimpse into his joy-filled life
(Elise Harris and Martin Rothweiler, Catholic News Agency)
On the complex relationship between the religious and the secular – proposing the notion of sedimentation
(Karsten Lehman, The London School of Economics)
Facing down the Taliban, one orchestra performance at a time
(Robbie Gramer, Foreign Policy)
Neil Gorshuch's first big test: Which side will he come down on in an important religious liberty case?
(Dahlia Lithwick and Camille Mott, Slate)
Supreme Court readies for religious liberty showdown
(Evan Wilt, Christian Headlines)
With Trump pick aboard, top U.S. court tackles religious rights
(Andrew Chung, Religion News Service)
Supreme Court, with Gorsuch, set to hear church-state case
(Katie Kull, Associated Press)
Apr 16: Gorsuch sworn in to Supreme Court, Trinity v Comer may fizzle
(Religious Freedom Review)
Missouri gov. ends policy banning church-owned schools from receiving funds for safety upgrades
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Is Trinity Lutheran's religious freedom suit moot?
(Casey C. Sullivan, Esq., FindLaw)
Do safer playgrounds ‘advance religion’?
(George Will, National Review)
Church, state, and used tires: The new term's most interesting case (from September 2016)
(Casey C. Sullivan, Esq., FindLaw)
State Senate bill could allow LGBTQ discrimination
(Caroline Bowen, Columbia Chronicle)
Law and religion round-up – 16th April
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
A look centuries-old misconceptions about Mary Magdalene
(Ray Suarez, NPR)
Mary Magdalene maligned as a prostitute. Except she wasn’t
(Petual Dvorak, The Washington Post)
CSUN professor ponders what it means to be Muslim in America
(California State University, Northridge)
Christians face genocide, but UK government looks away, says former Archbishop of Canterbury
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Church-based watchdog decries Philippines' election delay
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
S. Africa's Zuma launches 'assault on the poor' by firing finance chief, says Anglican leader
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
3,000 Easter cakes blessed by Patriarch Kirill delivered to Russian servicemen in Syria
(Interfax-Religion)
Spreading the word: Pope Francis the communicator mixes the personal and the professional
(ERASMUS, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
The modern pilgrims retracing Britain's ancient routes
(The Guardian)
Church revival? More liberals are filling Protestant pews.
(Harry Brinius, Christian Science Monitor)
More young Americans want moms to stay home. What's behind that?
(Schuyler Velasco, Christian Science Monitor)
Lincoln’s faith
(Daniel Wiser Jr., National Review)
Orthodox Jewish mayoral candidate in Britain apologizes for burning New Testament
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Bret Stephens defends ‘Arab mind’ quote as NY Times colleagues push back
(Aiden Pink, Forward)
How CNN’s ‘Believer’ smears Israel’s ultra-Orthodox as intolerant ‘black peril’
(Avi Shafran, Forward)
Hindu nationalists disrupt a church service, charging ‘conversion’
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The Trump touch: What it’s like to travel while Muslim
(Lubana Adi, Commonweal)
The March for Science: Is there a place for Religion?
(Berkley Forum, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The March for Science blind spot (Responding to: The March for Science: Is there a place for Religion?)
(Alex Holznienkemper, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
How religion rises – and falls – in modern Australia
(Gary D Bouma, The Conversation)
‘Terrorism’ at the World Court: Ukraine v Russia as an opportunity for greater guidance on relevant obligations?
(Vincent-Joel Proulx, EJIL:Talk!)
The Snapshot tool and a bridge for the Gospel
(Beth Stolicker, Mission Network News)
As ISIS loses territory, civilians find Hope in the remains
(Lyndsey Koh, Mission Network News)
Conservative French presidential nominee's unusual tactic: tout his faith
(Joanna Kakissis, NPR)
Short hiatus in war gives Ukrainians in Donetsk a chance to celebrate Easter
(Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, NPR)
Pope, World Council of Churches call for real Syrian peace efforts after car bomb
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Study finds religious persecution spread to more countries in 2015
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Australia: Christians experiencing increased attacks from Muslim extremists
(Veronica Neffinger, Christian Headlines)
What do Americans think of Jesus: man, myth, or God?
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
Religious freedom endangered by LGBT activism, Russell Moore, Rod Dreher argue on 'Face the Nation'
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)
Stopping short of Pascha: The New York Times did cover the quiet courage of the Copts
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
How to help migrants foster a new sense of belonging
(Veronica Barnsley and Shirin Teifouri, The Conversation)
Boko Haram has forced 117 children to act as suicide bombers
(Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Foreign Policy)
France: Where do candidates stand on immigration, EU, religion?
(Al Jazeera)
Religion-based reservation not in country's interest: Naidu
(Daily News and Analysis)
Religion, lies and politics: Jakarta votes
(Lauren Farrow, News.com.au)
Love, peace, faith, respect ... and free cake, an Easter message from Paisley shopkeeper
(Ron Moore, Daily Record)
Milwaukee groups use books, classes and meals to promote religious tolerance
(Ann-Elise Henzl, WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio)
Bill protects prayer in Indiana schools
(Caleigh Bourgeois, ABC57.com)
One man show: Erdogan claims victory in Turkey’s referendum
(The Economist)
Erdogan's referendum win no clean sweep
(Barin Kayaoglu, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
What Erdogan’s narrow referendum victory means for Turkey
(Ishaan Tharoor, The Washington Post)
Louisianans split on religious freedom laws for businesses
(Alexandria Burris, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
Celebrity Marriages (and others)
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Want to strengthen democracy? Exercise your freedom of religion
(Steven Paulikas, Quartz)
Alastair Campbell: PM is wrong to hint that ‘God would have voted leave’
(Harriet Sherwood and Toby Helm, The Guardian)
Remains of five archbishops found near Lambeth Palace
(Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff, The Guardian)
Patriarch Kirill congratulated Russian member of the International Space Station on Easter
(Interfax Religion)
Patriarch Kirill urges believers to refuse egoism on Easter
(Interfax Religion)
Reality TV show brings RFRA case on catering gay wedding to your TV screen
(Gary Nguyen, World Religion News)
Sikhs spreading awareness with new ad campaign starting today
(Kelly Frazier, World Religion News)
The Luv Guv exits
(Mark Silk, Religion News Service)
Easter 2017: Theresa May's message
(Gov.UK)
The Guardian view on politics at Easter: Jesus of platitudes
(Editorial, The Guardian)
A new Anglican church in Abu Dhabi will be a symbol of tolerance
(Claude Hammond, Religion News Service)
A Good Friday peace walk remembers victims of Chicago violence
(Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service)
French presidential hopeful slams Pope Francis for welcoming migrants
(Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service)
In Easter message, pope warns against the spread of conflict
(Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service)
Religion in the City: The Mormons (my biographical point of view)
(Paulo Mendes Pinto, Parliament of the World's Religions: Ambassador Blog)
Sunday, 16 April 2017
South African dream feels like a nightmare, but no need to despair says archbishop
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Saturday, 15 April 2017
Bougnaoui: Mildly surreal thoughts on competence and clothes (particularly when worn by women) [scroll down]
(Gareth Davis, European Law Blog)
Achbita v G4S: Religious equality squeezed between profit and prejudice
(Gareth Davis, European Law Blog)
Surprise Findings: China’s youth are getting less nationalistic, not more
(Matt Schrader, Foreign Policy)
Religious freedom or religious preference? Neil Gorsuch will decide next week
(Elie Mystal, Above the Law)
A judicial battle at the Seventh Circuit — and Judge Posner's favorite gays of all time
(David Lat, Above the Law)
Is the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization?
(Shadl Hamid, Brookings)
NoRuz Celebrations usher in a new day for Zoroastrians at Spring Equinox (post from 20 March 2017)
(Dolly Dastoor, Parliament of the World's Religions: Parliament Blog)
Easter Greetings 2017 from the Conference of European Churches
Jerusalem's streets crowded on Good Friday with Christians, Jews and Muslims
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
12 of the world's most impressive Easter services
(Miss Cellania, Mental Floss)
Uganda: Church leaders call for peace in Easter message
(Ephraim Kasozi, Daily Monitor)
Easter Sunday: Millions attend church as leaders spread celebration messages
(Dominica Sanda, The Sydney Morning Herald NSW)
Easter Messages 2017: National Council of Churches Australia
Symbols of faith: Church leaders join to bring readers this Easter message
(John Borren, NZ Herald)
In pictures: Easter celebrations from across the world
(Harley Tamplin, Metro.co.uk)
Easter week around the world – in pictures
(Joanna Ruck, The Guardian)
Easter and the ‘Panula Option’: A great Christian witness in Washington, D.C.
(George Weigel, National Review)
Pope’s Easter Vigil Homily
(Pope Francis, Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Ecumenical Easter Letter
(Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury)
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