Law and Religion Headlines
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Personal law can’t curtail a Muslim's right to adopt: SC
(Dhananjay Mahapatra, The Times of India)
Pope tells cardinals to tackle divisive family issues with courage
(Philip Pullella, Reuters)
Religious liberty and the culture war
(Ed Stetzer, Christianity Today)
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Cardinals gather in Rome as debates on church reform heat up
(David Gibson, Religion News Service)
In Kenya's Muslim port: A tale of two mosques
(Jason Patinkin, The Christian Science Monitor)
Liberals aim to stall final vote on Parti Québécois euthanasia bill
(Rhéal Séguin, The Globe and Mail)
Denmark ban on kosher and halal slaughter comes into effect as minister says: 'Animal rights come before religion'
(Huff Post Religion)
Symposium: Congress answered this question: Corporations are covered
(Douglas Laycock, SCOTUSblog)
Symposium: Religious questions and saving constructions
(Ira Lupu and Robert Tuttle, SCOTUSblog)
Will the Roberts Court follow its own religious-freedom precedent?
(Garrett Epps, The Atlantic)
The Iran I saw — in 781 days in Evin Prison
(Josh Fattal, Los Angeles Times)
Are matters of doctrine justiciable? – Khaira v Shergill
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Afghan Taliban internal differences deepen
(Abdul Ghani Kakar, Central Asia Online)
Child soldiers: victims of an expanding practice by al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria
(Waleed Abu al-Khair, Central Asia Online)
Publisher withdraws history of Hinduism, amid protest
(Laurie Patton, Religion Dispatches)
Suicide bombers target Iranian center in Beirut
(Laila Bassam and ALexander Dziadosz, Reuters)
El-Sissi is the only hope for Egyptians – OpEd
(Osama Al Sharif, Arab News)
Saudi Arabia: Decks cleared for women’s voting in civic elections
(Rima Al-Mukhtar, Arab News)
Attacking America: Al Qaeda’s grand strategy in its war with the world
(Mary Habek (Templeton Lecture on Religious and World Affairs), Foreign Policy Research Institute)
3 reasons the abortion rate is lowest since Roe v. Wade
(Jonathan Merritt, RNS Blog: On Faith & Culture)
Pakistan faces criticism for harsh blasphemy law
(Naveed Ahmad, Religion News Service)
Nation of Islam convention returns to Detroit with message of discipline, self-reliance
(Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press)
Jihadist way of life in Jordan
(Murad Batal al-Shishani, BBC News)
In our opinion: Lives worth living, euthanasia unsuitable for children
(Editorial, Deseret News)
Upcoming Conferences and Survey
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Envoy asks Bulgaria to ban sale of Nazi artifacts
(JTA)
L.A. Archdiocese settles final priest abuse case for $13 million
(Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times)
Court urged to not impose marriage redefinition in Italy
(Catholic News Agency)
Bill to protect state definitions of marriage introduced
(Catholic News Agency)
US and EU Explore Cooperation on Religious Freedom
(Brian Pellot, Religion Today)
Pharmacist sues Walgreens alleging religious bias
(Bob Smietana, Religion Today)
Faith healers face prison for son’s death
(Kelly Givens, Religion Today)
Christian missionary arrested in Pyongyang for distributing "religious material"
(AsiaNews.it)
North Korea arrests Australian Christian missionary for handing out gospel tracts
(Stoyan Zaimov, The Christian Post)
Boycotting Israel and the South Africa/apartheid analogy
(David Bernstein, Volokh Conspiracy)
Following Spanish Law for Jewish return, Muslims demand equal terms
(JTA)
Anti-Semitism in America: Down, but not out
(Uriel Heilman, JTA)
Judges hear arguments on Evansville cross display
(Charles D. Wilson, Associated Press, SFGate)
'Ramallah on verge of becoming tech hub for Arab world'
(Niv Elis, The Jerusalem Post)
Ukraine president, protest leaders agree on truce
(Maria Danilova and Yuras Karmanau, Yahoo! News)
One killed as Boko Haram invades Army General’s residence in Borno
(Ndahi Marama, Vanguard)
Nigeria: Pastor abducted during service in Imo
(Chidi Nkwopara, Vanguard)
Pentecostal groups agree to bridge a century-old racial divide
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Nigeria: Native doctor's charm kills pastor, one other accused of witchcraft
(Suzan Edeh, Vanguard)
South Sudan: Civil society should be involved in peace negotiations, Nuncio says
(Catholic Information Service for Africa via AllAfrica)
Extremist trend troubles Morocco lawmakers
(Siham Ali, Magharebia)
Suspect arrested in Masjid Mussa raid goes missing
(Sabahi)
Girl, 11, sole Muslim survivor of massacres in CAR town
(Kim Lewis, Voice of America)
CAR: Calls for a UN intervention get louder
(Simon Allison, Daily Maverick)
Cody Coots, son of 'snake salvation' pastor Jamie Coots, says rattlesnake that killed father will be back in church Saturday
(Leonardo Blair, The Christian Post)
Hungarian rabbi finds 103 stolen Torah scrolls in Russia
(Marton Dunai, Reuters)
Should schools close for Eid holidays? Muslims are divided
(Omar Sacirbey, Religion News Service)
Anti-Zionism as anti-Judaism
(Mark Silk, Religion News Service)
Senator declares Kan. anti-gay marriage bill dead
(Associated Press via USA Today)
How many people aren't vaccinating their kids in your state?
(Tasneem Faja and Chris Mooney, Mother Jones)
Do parents misuse religious exemptions to excuse kids from vaccines?
(Rachel Marie Stone, Religion News Service)
Man pleads guilty to reduced charges in terrorism case
(James C. McKinley Jr., International New York Times)
Commentary: The rise of the diminished, ordinary God
(Mitchell Stevens, Religion News Service)
Japanese bishops: Vatican mindset doesn't fit Asian church
(Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter)
Pa. couple face prison after sons' prayer deaths
(Associated Press via USA Today)
Ukraine political protests see deadliest day
(Al Jazeera)
Qaeda member planned Madrid train attacks: Researcher
(AFP, ZeeNews)
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Presbyterians push back against church group’s anti-Zionist study guide
(Ron Kampeas, JTA)
Uganda dismisses Obama pressure on anti-gay law
(Elias Biryabarema, Reuters)
A rising global tide of religious hostilities, violence and conflict
(Brian J. Grim, the Weekly Number)
The ideal modern marriage
(Carl R. Trueman, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
Afghan government to rewrite 'anti-women' law
(Ali M Latifi, Al Jazeera)
Uzbekistan: Concern over health of prisoners of conscience
(Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service)
Retired Kazakh pastor given suspended jail sentence
(World Watch Monitor)
Israeli premier meets wounded Syrians, blames Iran
(Ian Deitch, Associated Press, Yahoo! News)
Nigeria: Cleric seeks enforcement of gun law
(Christiana T. Alabi, Daily Trust)
Ghana: Ahmadi leader slams prioritizing military spending
(The Chronicle)
Quebec should beware of euthanasia: Respect for life is more than a Christian bias. It is a foundational value of all human societies.
(Margaret Somerville, MercatorNet)
Gay rights activist arrested in Cameroon
(Associated Press via Miami Herald)
Gay-rights activist detained at Olympic Park
(Nataliya Vasilyeva, Yahoo! News)
Houston church considers split from Presbyterians
(Houston Chronicle)
The Netherlands tells (Islamic) immigrants to learn Dutch or get out
(Time Video)
Investigative report looks at Chabad collections in Russia that have been subject of extensive US litigation
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Hasidic trove on display in Moscow as court fight continues
(Paul Berger, The Jewish Daily Forward)
Elderly nun sentenced to 35 months for Tennessee nuclear break-in
(Reuters)
After standoff, NC high school approves secular club
(Kimberly Winston, Religion News Service)
Former UCC staff member named to human rights board in the Philippines
(World Council of Churches)
Iraq's Sadr, lion of Shiite poor, quits politics. Boon for Maliki?
(Jane Arraf, The Christian Science Monitor)
Indonesia Islamic insurance firms boost agents, products before spin-off
(Al-Zaguan Amer Hamzah, Reuters)
Fiery rhetoric at religious gatherings becomes source of concern in Kenya
(Bosire Boniface, Sabahi)
Challenges to North Carolina school vouchers clear first hurdle
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Borno elders: ‘FG is ignoring Boko Haram crisis’
(Hamza Idris & Yahaya Ibrahim, Daily Trust (Nigeria))
CAR Church leaders call again for aid: Leaders reiterate claim that Anti-Balaka militias are not Christian
(World Watch Monitor)
UK: Uproar over Jewish candidate’s refusal to shake hands with women
(Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu, The Jewish Press)
Pastor who fed flock hallucinogenic drinks gets suspended prison sentence in Kazakhstan
(Interfax)
Gov't slams Abbas' decision to expunge religious affiliation from Palestinian ID
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency)
Kenyan bishops protest against pay-to-preach law
(World Watch Monitor)
US Christian missionary arrested in India
(Nirmala Carvalho, AsiaNews.it)
Pakistani Taliban claim 500 women suicide bombers ready to kill to impose Sharia on the country
(Jibran Khan, AsiaNews.it)
Inequality and agency
(R.R. Reno, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
'Significant escalation': Tensions flare in German-Israeli relations
(Ralf Neukirch, Spiegel Online International)
Lev Tahor search warrant documents allege abuse, underage marriage, imprisonment
(Tim Alamenciak and Allan Woods, thestar.com)
Leader of ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor accuses authorities of 'genocide'
(Jane Sims, The London Free Press via the Toronto Sun)
Pope opens critical week for reform, family issues
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press via Bloomberg Businessweek)
Bulgaria detains 120 after nationalists, soccer crowd attack mosque
(Tsvetelia Tsolova, Reuters)
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