Law and Religion Headlines
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Negligent supervision claim against diocese by sex-abuse victim can proceed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Opportunities and education after Obergefell
(Andrew Walker, First Things)
St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese victims want bankruptcy court to order distribution of video urging claimants to file
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Video divides Twin Cities Archdiocese, abuse victims
(Tom Corrigan, Wall Street Journal)
How much do you know about Ramadan?
(Miki Onwudinjo, OUPblog Religion)
Why the Iranian nuclear negotiators aren’t fasting during Ramadan
(Carol Morello, The Washington Post)
Muslim children participate in Ramadan rituals: fasting and prayers
(Philip Reeves, NPR)
Bangladeshi Buddhist monks feed fasting Muslims over Ramadan
(Agence France-Presse)
In Baghdad, end of a curfew brings Ramadan joy
(Saif Hameed, Reuters)
Cardinal sends Ramadan wishes to suffering Muslims, rebukes religious violence
(ICAN)
Sunnis, Shiites show unity in Najaf
(Wassim Bassem, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
A Russian political party released a ‘heterosexual flag’ to counter the rainbow flag
(Adam Taylor, The Washington Post)
Why Baylor University’s sexual conduct policy no longer calls out ‘homosexual acts’
(Abby Ohlheiser, The Washington Post)
Around 2,000 current, former Russian citizens fight for Islamic State – Lavrov (updated)
(Interfax-Religion)
Those who are very religious have a higher wellbeing regardless of the particular faith
(Hayli Harding, World Religion News)
Multireligious Japanese: Many practice celebrations of several religions, not just one
(Alison Lesley, World Religion News)
Uighurs protesters assault Thai Consulate in Istanbul
(Suzan Fraser, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Thailand condemned for repatriation of 109 Uighurs to China
(Thanyarat Doksone, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Pakistan terms Afghan-Taliban peace talks a 'breakthrough'
(The Associated Press, The Big Story)
National Jewish groups talk security with top U.S. officials
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
South Korea media repeat anti-Semitic canards ahead of merger vote
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Parents' protests force Canadian Catholic school to put sex education lessons on ice
(Jonah Hicap, Christian Today)
Muslims offer help to Christians as they raise funds to rebuild burnt US churches
(Rio Ribaya, Christian Today)
'Last thing we need': Christian pastors oppose Satanic statue unveiling in Detroit
(Andre Mitchell, Christian Today)
Louisiana justice cites 'horrific impact' of Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling
(Jonah Hicap, Christian Today)
There are only about 50 Jews left in Syria
(Ruth Gledhill, Christian Today)
ISIS recaptures key city from Kurds as jihadists fire rockets into southern Israel
(Monica Cantilero, Christian Today)
Yazidi women describe horrific treatment at hands of ISIS jihadists
(Ray Nothstine, The Christian Post)
ISIS kills four children in bombing of historic Christian church in Mosul
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)
Indonesian Islamic minority protests mosque closure, fears growing intolerance
(Kanupriya Kapoor, Reuters)
Texas church member who threatened to shoot 13 at Christian young adult event in 'Columbine' style attack is now facing terrorist charges
(Vincent Funaro, The Christian Post)
Half of all Americans believe discrimination against Christians is a serious problem in the US, new PRRI study finds
(Vincent Funaro, The Christian Post)
Hope College and Belmont University to offer benefits to same-sex spouses
(Sarah Eekhoff, Morgen Lee, and Bob Smietana, Christianity Today)
Countering anti-Muslim hostility with jokes, via ads, film and a festival
(Elise Czajkowski, The New York Times)
Oklahoma's Ten Commandments case is part of an age-old battle in U.S.
(Natalie Schachar, Los Angeles Times)
Seventh-day Adventists vote against female ordination
(Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post)
Catholic Church gets win in liberal California Legislature
(Michael R. Blood, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Lebanese Christian party rallies against Sunni prime minister
(Sylvia Westall and Laila Bassam, Reuters)
Lebanese anti-government protesters scuffle with army
(The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Should Christian churches withdraw from marrying if same sex marriage is introduced?
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
African Bishops challenge SCOTUS same-sex "marriage" ruling
(Diana Montagna, Aleteia Religion)
Colombia: the next battleground in the global fight for marriage equality
(Sibylla Brodzinsky and Jo Tuckman, The Guardian)
Indiana’s Church of Cannabis files religious liberty suit
(Stephanie Wang, Religion News Service)
Historic child abuse, public inquiries and recusal: Poor Sisters of Nazareth
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Infant cremation – Ministerial Statement & Debate
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
This week’s “purple patch” …
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Pope calls for new economic order, criticizes capitalism
(Philip Pullella and Sarah Marsh, Reuters)
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Lawsplainer: So Are Those Christian Cake-Bakers In Oregon Unconstitutionally Gagged, Or Not?
(Ken White, Popehat)
Oregon: Bakers’ Statements to National Media Were “Unlawful”
(Walter Olson, RIchochet)
When thin-skinned Zoroastrians sue Snoop Dogg, we all lose
(Brian Pellot, RNS Blog: On Freedom)
Gov. Fallin statement on the future of Oklahoma’s Ten Commandments monument
(Press Release, OK.gov)
Oklahoma governor opposes 10 Commandments holding
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Governor Sam Brownback issues Executive Order protecting the religious freedom of Kansas clergy and religious organizations
(Press Release, Office of the Governor (Kansas))
Kansas governor shields clergy and religious social service groups that object to same-sex marriage
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Foes of ritually butchered poultry cross the bridge
(Adam Klasfeld, Courthouse News Service)
NY lawsuit seeks to end pre-Yom Kippur practice of Kaparot
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Beshear: No need to call special session on same-sex marriage issues
(Linda B. Blackford and Jack Brammer, Kentucky.com)
Kentucky clerk: Let people buy marriage licenses online
(Adam Beam, Associated Press)
Toledo same-sex couple's marriage delayed
(Lauren Lindstrom, Toledo Blade)
Same-sex couples denied marriage licenses in Texas. Is this legal? (+video)
(Sanya Mansoor, Christian Science Monitor)
Conscience rights of clerks and judges become an issue after Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Archbishop asks Supreme Court to weigh in on cemetery trust
(Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
Milwaukee Archdiocese seeks Supreme Court review in bankruptcy decision
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Appeals court considers 'Big Mountain Jesus' case
(Steven Dubois, Associated Press)
9th Circuit hears oral arguments in challenge to Big Mountain Jesus statue
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Brevard sued over County Commission invocation policy
(Dave Berman, Florida Today)
Brevard County Board must not discriminate against nontheists, civil liberties groups say
(Press Release, ACLU of Florida)
Suit challenges county's refusal to allow invocations by Theists or Humanists
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Budget Statement – Sunday Trading
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Three religious institutions appeal to Supreme Court, say they will fight to protect their faith
(The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty)
Can Bosnia be a role model for Iraq?
(Janko Bekić, Rûdaw)
Three major U.S. churches split on solutions for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
(Compiled by Massarah Mikati, Deseret News National Edition | Faith)
West Virginia adjusts license policy for transgender people
(Jonathan Mattise, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Obama and Vietnam Communist Party chief talk human rights, religious freedom
(The Christian Science Monitor)
Tunisia plans to build a really long wall to keep out terrorists
(Ishaan Tharoor, The Washington Post)
Boko Haram offers to swap kidnapped girls for detainees
(Michelle Faul, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Christian woman forced to strip naked for 'immoral dress' will be imprisoned if she can't pay fine levied by Sudanese court
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
FM: European Court recognizes violation of Azerbaijani IDPs’ rights by Armenia
(Interview with Elmar Mammadyarov, Trend News Agency)
Could Britain ban the Islamic State flag?
(Adam Taylor, The Washington Post)
Tenn. AG joins letter asking Congress to 'protect religious freedom'
(Dave Boucher and Stacey Barchenger, The Tennessean)
A look at the '12 religious freedom grenades’ launched by the Supreme Court decision on marriage
(Dennis Romboy, Deseret News National Edition | Faith)
Calif. right-to-die bill stalls on religious opposition, coercion fears
(Jesse Marx / USA TODAY Network, Religion News Service)
India’s debate: Can Hinduism and homosexuality coexist?
(Nathan McDermott, Religion News Service)
Myanmar bill limits women's right to wed non-Buddhists
(Al Jazeera)
Serving in secret: Being transgender in the US military
(Brittany Tom and Jonathan Betz, Al Jazeera America)
Greece: there is a way
(Tom Houston, Lapido Media: Centre for Religious Literacy in World Affairs)
Get ready for trench warfare over religious liberty, says law professor about same-sex marriage
(John Burger, Aleteia Society)
How the U.S. Catholic Bishops reacted to Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage
(Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia Society)
Sweden's "creative destruction"
(Nima Gholam Ali Pour, Gatestone Institute)
Kazakhstan: Muslim prisoner of conscience given nearly 5 years' jail and ban until end 2022 on exercising freedom of religion or belief
(Forum 18 News Service)
Ensure safety of all religious places: Centre to HC
(ICAN)
How does a man kill ‘in God’s name’? asks former UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
(Ronald Boyd-MacMillan, World Watch Monitor)
The uncertain post-Obergefell world of religious exemptions
(Sarah Posner, Religion Dispatches)
Senate speech on the passing of Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
(Senator Mike Lee, C-SPAN)
Baylor University removes clause on 'homosexual acts' from sexual misconduct policy
(Alexandra Samuels, USA Today)
Baylor University drops ban on 'homosexual acts'
(Benjamin Wermund, Houston Chronicle)
The personality that's most vulnerable to Islamic State recruitment in the West
(Massarah Mikati, Deseret News National Edition | Faith)
Va. Republicans vow to protect religious rights after gay marriage ruling
(Jenna Portnoy, The Washington Post)
Kyrgyz police search homes of religious organization members amid enhancing activity of Islamists
(Interfax-Religion)
Charges against Muslim murderer of Coptic Christian dropped; dubious claim of 'mental illness' cited
(Roy Nothstine, The Christian Post)
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