Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Paris investigation: Tensions grow over murder of Kurdish activists
(Jörg Diehl, Özlem Gezer and Fidelius Schmid, Spiegel Online International)
Pope of the evangelicals
(Michael Wear, On Faith)
Russian Orthodox Church looking for Christians among Muslim migrants
(uznews.net)
Statement on rights of internally displaced persons
(World Council of Churches)
The heart of the community
(Evangelical Alliance UK)
The politics of religious liberty: Joining forces for freedom
(B.C., The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy]))
Wis. archdiocese offers clergy abuse victims $4M
(M.L. Johnson, Associated Press via News 12 Long Island)
Union apologises for censoring atheist 'Spaghetti Monster' poster
(Ian Dunt, politics.co.uk)
Amnesty, UN: CAR Muslim exodus 'ethnic cleansing'
(Krista Larson, Associated Press, The Big Story)
Idaho Supreme Court sides with Boise lesbian couple in adoption case
(Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman)
4 gay couples challenge La. gay marriage ban
(Kevin McGill and Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press, The Big Story)
Rohani: Rhetoric of threat against Iran worthless
(Iran Review)
Kyrgyz deaths in Syria raise concern about extremists' recruiting tactics
(Asker Sultanov, Central Asia Online)
29 Al-Qaeda men extradited to KSA
(Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Arab News)
The Church and the environment
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
DC Circuit: RFRA does not protect Guantanamo detainees
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Same-sex parents file suit to get both their names on birth certificates
(Kimball Perry, Cincinnati.com)
Bill would require reading of Congressional prayers in Alabama schools
(Tim Lockette, The Anniston Star)
Appeals court: NC cannot offer only anti-abortion plates
(Capitol Broadcasting Company, WRAL.com)
‘Ground Zero Mosque’ developer switches to mid-town Shul building
(Lori Lowenthal Marcus, The Jewish Press)
New law mandates proper labeling for Kosher foods going to pantries
(JTA, Jewish Press)
Belgian train ‘prank’ – Jews told to get off and shower at Auschwitz
(JTA, Jewish Press)
Paranoia and Swiss immigration vote – OpEd
(Binoy Kampmark, Eurasia Review)
Picket in support of French opposed to legalization of same-sex "marriages" held in Yerevan
(Interfax-Religion)
India, book on Hinduism withdrawn after fundamentalist pressure
(Nirmala Carvalho, AsiaNews.it)
‘Incitement’ spurred vandalism of Beersheva haredi school, Shas chief says
(JTA)
Christian Churches support Malaysian Catholics under attack over Allah's name
(AsiaNews.it)
Kenya court charges 70 with being Shebab members
(Ahram Online)
Judge: Ky. must recognize same-sex marriages
(Brett Barrouquere, Seattle PI)
Truce sets in Ukraine as solution to the crisis remains elusive
(Oxana Shevel, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs)
Spain: Sephardic Jews are welcome back ... maybe
(Soeren Kern, Gatestone Institute)
Ten reasons why the BDS movement is immoral and hinders peace
(Alan M. Dershowitz, Gatestone Institute)
Uzbekistan: New Decree gives legal basis to existing censorship
(Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service)
The Israeli far-right's one-state solution – OpEd
(Richard Silverstein, Eurasia Review)
Ethical Investment by Church of England
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
MEPs call on Saudi Arabia to allow freedom of religion and belief
(Clerical Whispers)
President of European Parliament to address Knesset plenum Wednesday
(Lahav Harkov, The Jerusalem Post)
Setting the Establishment Clause against religious liberty
(Richard Reinsch, Liberty of Law and Liberty)
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Academics, writers decry Penguin's withdrawal of Doniger's book 'The Hindus'
(Kim Arora, The Times of India)
Al-Qaeda-ISIL split: The good, the bad, and the ugly
(Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies)
Christian school faulted for halting sex abuse study
(Richard Pérez-Peña, International New York Times)
Dutch ex-minister who drafted euthanasia law found dead
(Associated Press in Amsterdam, The Guardian)
Islamic extremists slaughter 15 soldiers in northern Iraqi city
(Duraid Adnan, International New York Times)
More protests over Koch gift to Catholic University of America
(David Gibson, Religion News Service)
North Korea again rescinds invitation to U.S. ambassador seeking release of American missionary
(Heather Clark, Christian News)
Pakistan condemns turban bombings
(Ashfaq Yusufzai, Central Asia Online)
Proposed Kansas response on gay unions advances
(John Hanna, AP political writer, SF Gate)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty
(Rachel La Corte, Associated Press, The Big Story)
Marriage Brief * Schori Honor * Apollo Vanishes : Tuesday’s Roundup
(Laruen Markoe, Religion News Service)
In upcoming Indian elections, the legacy of religious violence looms
(Ilan Greenberg, Religion & Politics)
Syrian talks adjourn with discord
(Voice of America)
EVENT, 18 February 2014: The employer mandate, religious liberty, and women's health
(6 - 8 pm, Faculty Conference Center, George Washington Law School)
EVENT, 27 February 2014: Conference call with IGE founder Robert Seiple
(4:00 - 5:00 pm EST, Institute for Global Engagement)
Al-Nusra Front demanding release of 500 militants in exchange for Maaloula nuns
(ITAR-TASS News Agency)
Op-Ed: What Mexico can teach the US about religious freedom
(Jeffrey Nelson, Digital Journal)
Nigeria: Traditional religion worshippers protest exclusion from national conference
(Luke Ajulo, World Stage)
Violence against Muslims soars in Central African Republic
(Fredrick Nzwili, Religion News Service)
Islam second largest religion in Italy but unrepresented
(ANSA Med)
The White House's war on women of faith
(Penny Young Nance, The Christian Post Opinion)
In Europe, Adventists call on Sunday Alliance not to discriminate
(Adventist News Network)
More Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive benefits
(JTA)
Latest cases of intolerance against Christians in Europe
(Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe)
Transgender woman moved from men's jail to women's facility: official
(Allison Jones, The Canadian Press, The Montreal Gazette)
Lincoln's faith and America's future
(Timothy George, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
Is the Vatican violating children's rights?
(Mark Movsesian, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
Marriage amendments: Divided court decisions on collision course
(Brad Dacus, Pacific Justice Institute)
Evangelism charges dropped against Moroccan convert
(World Watch Monitor)
House bill makes cemetery vandalism a violation of religious freedom
(JTA, Jewish Journal)
Belgium set to extend right-to-die law to children, arousing intense opposition from some
(John-thor Dahlburg, Associated Press, The Montreal Gazette)
Saudi soccer debates broaden over women's rights and nationalism – Analysis
(James M. Dorsey, Eurasia Review)
Russia: "We do not believe in the justice of our court"
(Victoria Arnold, Forum 18 News Service)
Mali: Jihadists claim abduction of aid workers
(MISNA)
Marriage, sex, and politics
(R.R. Reno, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
Univison's survey of Catholics – OpEd
(William Donohoe, Eurasia Review)
Dispatch from Iran: An awkward anniversary
(S.R., The Economist [Pomegranate: The Middle East])
On Utah’s side: A digest version of amicus briefs filed in same-sex marriage case
(The Salt Lake Tribune)
Developments in Utah same-sex marriage litigation
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Gay rights in Russia and the former Soviet republics
(David Masci, Pew Research Center: Fact-tank)
Nevada ends defense of marriage ban
(Lyle Denniston, SCOTUSblog)
In El Salvador, Adventist literacy program brings new opportunities to thousands
(Gustavo Menendez, Adventist News Network)
Court agrees to protect Hadassah hospital from creditors
(JTA)
La petite mort et la grand morte
(Douglas Farrow, First Things: Religion and Public Life)
Jewish hospital a fixture in Tehran
(Thomas Erdbrink, New York Times)
Inside the tiny church where members of Uganda's beleaguered gay community have found sanctuary
(Patience Akumu, The Guardian)
Future of C. African Republic Muslims imperiled
(Krista Larson, Associated Press, The Big Story)
CAR: Violence and Muslims fleeing, risk of famine
(MISNA)
A year after resignation, ex-Pope Benedict has no regrets
(Philip Pullella, Reuters)
Russian Jews remember Israeli athletes murdered at 1972 Munich Olympic Games
(Kathy Lally, Washington Post)
Philadelphia abuzz over prospect of papal visit
(Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
More federal privileges to extend to same-sex couples
(Matt Apuzzo, New York Times)
The Color of the Soul
(Alberto Martos, Divine Society via YouTube)
Auckland: St Heliers School finds solution to religious stand-off
(Patrice Dougan, The Aucklander)
EVENT, 11 February 2014: Political Secularism, Religion, and the State
(Featuring Jonathan Fox, The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs)
EVENT, 12 February 2014: Faith and Women’s Role in Community and Family Health in Africa
(Karen Sichinga, Myriam Vuckovic, Katherine Marshall, The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs)
EVENT, 12 February 2014: The State of Freedom of Religion or Belief in the World
(At the European Parliament, EPWG on FoRB, USCIRF, EPRID)
Home-schooler's mom sues over PIAA ban keeping her son off Christian school's sports teams
(Matt Miller, The Patriot-News)
Women in the episcopate – further progress
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Monday, 10 February 2014
EU calls on Saudi Arabia to allow public worship for all faiths
(Michael Trimmer, Christian Today - World)
Internet anti-Semitism a ‘mortal danger,’ say MKs
(Sam Sokol, The Jerusalem Post)
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