Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 16 September 2024
Ghana bishops blast government for ‘weak, corrupt’ efforts to halt illegal mining
(Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7
(Juan Melamed, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Law and religion roundup – 15th September
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
The Caliphate and the modern Middle East
(Mustafa Akyol, Law & Liberty)
Vatican plans dialogue in Bangladesh for religious harmony
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Russia: Religious persecution and issues – Bimonthly Digest September 01-15
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Malaysia: Tahfiz students must be equipped to face Islamophobia - PM Anwar
(Bernama)
EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief concludes official visit to Pakistan
(Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan)
Sri Lanka: Buddhist Obsession of the red power
(Daily News)
Brazil: Hundreds march in Brazil to support religious freedom as cases of intolerance rise
(Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press)
Brazil: New ‘Catholic bloc’ in Brazil’s Senate seen as effort to counter Evangelical influence
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Brazil: Lawyer convicted after saying Muslims blow up and torture Christians (Portuguese)
(Migalhas)
Brazil: “Hate speech”, a concept once again distorted to harm religious freedom (Portuguese)
(Gazeta do Povo)
Limiting strikes: a critical religious and legal analysis" (Spanish)
(Fishel Szlajen, Infobae)
Legal Journal Number 11 (19): September (Spanish)
(Observatorio de Libertad Religiosa de América Latina y El Caribe)
The Church among top trusted institutions in the country, but fewer Bulgarians declare belief in God
(Sofia News Agency)
Saturday, 14 September 2024
EVENT, 14 September 2024 (15:30h): Religious Communities and Interfaith Dialogue (Almada, Portugal)
(Paulo Mendes Pinto, Universidade Lusófona)
Friday, 13 September 2024
Iran: Repression of women ‘intensifying’, two years on from mass protests
(United Nations)
The Zoroastrian community post-religious persecution
(Malcolm M. Deboo, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Rubio, Cardin applaud Senate passage of USCIRF
(Marco Rubio, U.S. Senate)
Why people prayed outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Religious freedom and #WorldHumanistDay
(X, U.S. Embassy London)
EVENT, 12-13 September 2024: Forming Lawyer-Stewards: The Special Role of Religiously Affiliated Law Schools (New York, NY, USA)
(Fordham University)
EVENT, 13 September 2024 (12PM ET): Religious Liberty and Regulations: Implications of Overturning Chevron (Washington, DC, USA)
(Laura Wolk Slavis, Paul J. Ray, Rachel Morrison, Amy Vitale, Faith & Law)
Mary McAleese on religious considerations in peacebuilding (video)
(X, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy)
Ukraine’s chief rabbi mourns his adopted son who was killed in battle
(Derek Gatopoulos and Anton Shtuka, Associated Press)
Philadelphia priests discuss the role of faith and government in event marking the First Continental Congress’ 250th anniversary
(Melodie Woerman, Episcopal News Service)
Religious parents to Supreme Court: restore opt-outs for instruction on gender and sexuality
(Becket Law)
Governor Abbott urges vigilance against Antisemitism at Texas colleges, universities
(Office of the Texas Governor)
The constitutional quandary only school choice can resolve
(Neal McCluskey, National Review)
ADF to US Supreme Court: Govt can't judge religiosity
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
10th Circuit: School administrator fired over religious comments has discrimination, but not retaliation, claim
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Catholic church accuses Polish state of “breaking law, spreading hatred and marginalising religion”
(Notes from Poland)
Nigeria: Include religious instruction in schools’ curricula, UI don tells policymakers
(Saheed Salawu, Tribune)
Nigeria’s summer of protests unites Christians and Muslims
(Ekpali Saint, Religion Unplugged)
Rwanda: The health and safety cover for state control of churches in Rwanda
(Rick Plasterer, Juicy Ecumenism, Institute on Religion and Democracy)
Uganda vs religious liberty: An interview with Scott Morgan
(Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter)
Australia introduces bill to step up fight against hate crimes
(Reuters)
Religious freedom should be protected, not threatened, by the government
(Tim Walberg, The Washington Times)
Czech lawmakers call for probe into Orthodox churches, citing links to Kremlin
(Aneta Zachová, Euractiv)
Impact of religion and spirituality on the incidence of depression and mental health among young adults in the Czech Republic
(Tibor A. Brečka, Radek Ptáček, Ivan Sebalo, Martin Anders, Martina Sebalo Vňuková, Frontiers Media)
Why did some American Protestants welcome in the US the accomplices of Chinese persecution of Christians?
(Hu Zimo, Bitter Winter)
Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and white Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump
(Youssef Chouhoud, Dara Delgado, Flavio Rogerio Hickel Jr., Leah Payne, The Conversation)
Connecticut pastor elected president of nation’s largest Black Protestant denomination
(Darren Sands, Associated Press)
Trump says US colleges could lose accreditation over 'antisemitic propaganda' if he's elected
(Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters)
Afghan women sing to protest a law that orders them to keep quiet
(Diaa Hadid, Khwaga Ghan, Fariba Akbari, NPR)
Spanish evangelicals ask Nicaragua to revoke the closure of churches and Christian entities
(Evangelical Focus)
Pakistan: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in a meeting with European Union Special Envoy for The Promotion of Freedom of Religion of Belief
(Senate of Pakistan)
China’s recognition of Bishop Shi Hongzhen: A diplomatic shift with broader implications
(Antonio Graceffo, Providence)
In China’s shadow, Pope asks Singapore to promote peace, multilateralism
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
In Albania, which saved Jews from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation
(Larry Luxner, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Stronger, more inclusive, and resilient in Asia by empowering women and youth
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
India: Sikhs protest outside Rahul Gandhi's house in Delhi over remarks in US
(India Today)
India: Gestational surrogacy and Hindu bioethics: The karma of genetics and the genetics of karma
(Deepak Sarma, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
ECtHR’s veil of ignorance: Intersectionality and indirect discrimination in the Belgian headscarf ban in school
(Sarthak Gupta, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Study finds eastern-western Europe divide on how religion influences voting choices
(Alessio Dell'Anna, Euro News)
Mexico: Paving a way for religious freedom
(Kristen Flavin and Carlos Páez, World)
Under Israeli attack: Who are the Christians of Gaza?
(Lorraine Mallinder, Al Jazeera)
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Freedom of religion or belief : note / by the Secretary-General
(United Nations)
Clergy, diplomats call on U.N. General Assembly in new session to strive for peace
(Steven Schwankert, OSV News)
Jordan: HRC 57 written statement Jordan: Six members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light to be tried as heretics
(CAP Liberté de Conscience)
Myanmar: HRC57: Oral statement during dialogue on the report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
(CSW: Everyone Free to Believe)
A lawsuit claimed that teaching evolution promotes atheism. Here’s what a federal court said
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
It’s been 17 months since the Supreme Court heard a religion case. When will the streak end?
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Orthodox churches boomed during pandemic, study finds, but calls growth ‘mixed bag’
(Meagan Saliashvili, Religion News Service)
NYU clarifies antisemitism policies to include instances of anti-Zionism
(Yash Roy, The Hill)
Pope Francis to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
(Stanley Widianto, Reuters)
Singapore’s religious communities anticipate Pope Francis’ arrival with hope
(Vatican News)
China Buddhist Association works with police to deprogram Falun Gong practitioners
(Dong Deming, Bitter Winter)
Malaysia: Christians in Muslim-majority Malaysia have freedom to worship but face challenges
(Erik Tryggestad, Religion Unplugged)
Catholic diocese sues US government, worried some foreign-born priests might be forced to leave
(Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press)
India: Neo-Buddhists push back against Hindu claims on ancient cave monasteries in India
(Priyadarshini Sen, Religion News Service)
Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages
(Sarah McCammon, NPR)
Country update: Cuba
(Luke Wilson, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Revisiting the CPC designation: Improving accountability and engaging productively to advance religious freedom abroad
(United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Iraq: New wave of Christian exodus
(FSSPX News)
6th Circuit: Permit requirement did not substantially burden church
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Brazil: Where does democracy end and theocracy begin for Brazil?
(Petra Costa and Alessandra Orofino, The Guardian)
Violence in Nigeria: discussion of the statistical evidence for the disproportionate targeting of Christians
(Dennis P. Petri and John Bainbridge, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Nigeria: Plateau, group join forces to boost religious tolerance, freedom
(Peoples Gazette)
Philippines: New anti-discrimination law challenges religious freedom
(International Christian Concern)
Bethany Christian Services files lawsuit after Michigan denies its refugee resettlement contract
(Ryan Foley, The Christian Post)
Court won’t allow public money to be spent on private schools in South Carolina
(Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press)
Muslim woman can move ahead on some challenges to sheriff's booking photo policy
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
In election year, climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority
(Elizabeth E. Evans, Religion News Service)
The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'
(Cathrin Schaer, Deutsche Welle)
'This is a war against the whole of Europe,' - the Head of the UGCC addressed Olaf Scholz and German officials
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
Japan: 1st halal food lunches served at elementary, junior high schools in 2 east Japan towns
(The Mainichi)
Muslim advocacy group files civil rights complaint against University of Georgia
(Kanishka Singh, Reuters)
“Quiet Life” receives Interfilm Award for Promoting Interreligious Dialogue
(World Council of Churches)
No, religious-freedom laws don’t undermine abortion restrictions
(Stephanie H. Barclay and Richard W. Garnett, City Journal)
Malawi: Catholic church supports Malawi Law Society’s demonstration for judicial reforms
(Catholic Information Service for Africa)
Pakistan: Death penalty of Christian Ehsan Shan and EU Special Envoy on FORB
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Apache Stronghold asks Supreme Court to save Oak Flat
(Becket)
North Korea: New report finds situation of human rights has only deteriorated ten years since landmark inquiry
(CSW: Everyone Free to Believe)
Poland: Standoff between church and state intensifies
(FSSPX News)
Norway. Unlike the innocent Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Russian Orthodox Church is not deregistered: Why?
(Willy Fautré, Bitter Winter)
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