Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 23 September 2013
At Yale, president of Croatia outlines the role of religion
(Jim Shelton, New Haven Register)
Commentary: The hidden immigration impact on American churches
(Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, Religion News Service)
<em>Town of Greece</em> symposium: Can government actively favor a religious practice?
(Carl Esbeck, SCOTUSblog)
Abercrombie & Fitch to change ‘look policy,’ allow hijabs
(Omar Sacirbey, Religion News Service)
BJC says local government prayer violates consciences, undermines voluntary religion
(Cherilyn Crowe, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Liberty Fund podcast on <em>The Tragedy of Religious Freedom</em>
(Marc DeGirolami, Mirror of Justice)
A case study of “The Syrian Resistance,” a pro-Assad militia force
(Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi, Syria Comment)
Holland opposes banning any Israeli product, Dutch premier says
(News Brief, JTA)
A “purple” solution to (Jewish) intermarriage
(Steven M. Cohen, Mosaic: Advancing Jewish Thought)
10 Commandments monument toppled by vandals in Washington
(Associated Press, Fox News)
Outcry in Pakistan over deadliest ever church attack
(Kyle G. Brown (video), News Wires (text), France 24 International News)
Twin suicide bombing kills 78 at church service in Pakistan
(Agence France-Press, South China Morning Post)
More veils, detention abuse and police reports – The Human Rights Roundup
(Daniel Isenberg)
Hong Kong: McDonald's, KFC and Pizza Hut say no to request to offer halal meat
(John Carney, South China Morning Post)
Java: Islamic extremists against the reopening of Saint Bernadette Parish Church
(Mathias Hariyadi, AsiaNews.it)
French Muslim leader resigns over invite to pro-Israel Jewish lawmaker
(News Brief, JTA)
Sikh prof attacked on heels of new study
(Rob Shryock, Religion Dispatches)
Egypt court bans Muslim Brotherhood 'activities'
(BBC News Middle East)
Pyres, greenhouses and bicycle stands: What <em>is</em> a building?
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
How are religions born?
(Andrew Brown, The Guardian)
The Middle East: Favorite "key issue" fizzles out
(Douglas Murray, Gatestone Institute)
Cameroon: youths focus on inter-religious dialogue
(Branda Y Nchewnang-Ngassa, All Africa)
Bishops welcome proposed Marriage and Religious Freedom Act
(Catholic Culture)
Discrimination is not a constitutional right
(Zach Packineau, Grand Forks Herald)
Concerns over ‘religious discrimination’ in Hungary’s new constitution
(Bos News Life)
Transgender theology professor asked to leave California Christian college after coming out
(Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Religion News Service)
Moody Bible Institute drops alcohol and tobacco ban for employees
(Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Religion News Service)
Colombian Christian leader accused of FARC affiliation
(World Watch Monitor)
Cranston High School West’s new mural means ‘no more controversy’
(Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal)
Islamists will arrive if the Syria regime falls - Lavrov
(Interfax)
First Orthodox church to be built in Portugal
(Interfax)
Council of Muftis of Russia criticizes ban of Koran translation
(Interfax)
The Al-Shabab attacks – The ugly side of religion
(Jonathan Adzokpe, Ghana Web)
Kenyan Muslims condemn Nairobi hostage-taking saga
(World Bulletin)
Kenya mall carnage shows Shabab resilience
(Nicholas Kulish, Mark Mazzetti, Eric Schmitt, The New York Times Africa)
Pope expresses good will to Muslims in letter to Sunni imam
(Catholic News Agency)
Kenya mall attack: David Cameron's rush to 'solve the crisis' won't help
(Simon Jenkins, The Guardian)
A big heart open to God: The exclusive interview with Pope Francis
(Antonio Spadaro, S.J., America: The National Catholic Review)
Pope attacks global economics for worshipping 'god of money'
(Philip Pullella, Reuters)
Local religious leaders find inspiration in Pope Francis' remarks
(Kevin Kilbane, The News-Sentinel)
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Atheism is cool, says Archbishop Rowan Williams
(Jonathan Wynne-Jones, The Telegraph)
European Union: Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief
(Dr. Mark Barwick, Human Rights Without Frontiers, Central-European Religious Freedom Institute)
Gunmen kill dozens in terror attack at Kenyan mall
(Jeffrey Gettleman and Nicholas Kulish, The New York Times)
Al-Qaeda in Iraq kills 64, wounds 140 in car bomb attacks
(Jim Kouri, Eurasia Review)
The philosophy of Pope Francis—OpEd
(Paul Woodward, Eurasia Review)
Mortgage company wins preliminary injunction in contraceptive coverage challenge
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Religion and law round up – 22nd September
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Jews challenge rules to claim heart of Jerusalem
(Jodi Rudoren, The New York Times)
Saturday, 21 September 2013
After the storm: Egyptian Church leaders in Delga reflect after army re-establishes state control
(World Watch Monitor)
EVENT in the EU Parliament : A cause for concern in Europe - 16 October 2013
(European Interreligious Forum for Religious Freedom)
Anglicans name first woman bishop in British Isles
(Belinda Goldsmith, Reuters)
Comparative Religion studies banned in Punjab
(Asher John, Pakistan Today)
What does it really mean to "establish" religion?
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
Healing the divide between Christianity and the occult
(Stephen H. Webb, OUPblog)
USCIRF letter to President Obama on unprecedented sectarian attacks committed against Christians in Egypt
(Press Release, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Actions aimed at spreading religious hatred continue in Armenia
(Religions in Armenia)
Time for renewal of religious independence in Uzbekistan
(Catherine Cosman, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs)
ABS data shows Satanists outnumber Scientologists as lifestyle-friendly left-of-field creeds blossom
(Jackie Sinnerton, News.com.au)
Labor Department recognizes same-sex marriages under ERISA
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Fiji PM denies restriction on religious freedom
(Fiji Broadcasting Corporation)
Church denied relief on denial of property tax exemption
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Depoliticizing Islamic finance
(Alsir Sidahmed, Arab News)
Freedom From Religion Foundation takes issue with 'In God We Trust' plates
(Jessica Vanegeren, The Cap Times)
Politics, religion and the separation of church and state: White House Pushes for Prayer at Town Meetings
(Ed Hightower & Barry Grey, Global Research)
Christian universities in Okla. challenge abortion pill mandate
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
N.C. clergy seek release of Senate report on torture
(Amanda Greene, Religion News Service)
European religious apathy and the steep decline of Christianity in Britain
(William Hamblin & Daniel Peterson, Deseret News)
U.S. asks Supreme Court to review Hobby Lobby’s birth control mandate challenge
(Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Religion News Service)
Demand for US-born imams up in American mosques
(Associated Press, St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Historical contribution of local religions focus of new exhibit at Galt Museum
(Nick Kuhl, Lethbridge Herald)
Saudi Arabia religious police warned not to arrest women drivers
(DNA India)
Consultation focuses on rights of religious minorities
(Ekklesia)
Sri Lanka: Society has distanced itself from religion
(Kingsley Durairaj, The Nation)
Anglican Communion faces troubled waters
(Bob Bettson, Religion News Service)
Friday, 20 September 2013
Beyond liberal or conservative: A papal interview
(B.C., The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Faith and public policy in Leicester and the lessons for multiculturalism in Britain
(Stephen H. Jones, Public Spirit)
In-Brief: How to come by aid funding in the Muslim world
(IRIN Humanitarian News and Analysis)
Iran releases 2 Christians, but many more still imprisoned
(World Watch Monitor)
Modern martyrs in the Syrian heartland of early Christianity
(Vincenzina Santoro, Mercator Net)
Why Iran seeks constructive engagement
(Hassan Rouhani, The Washington Post Opinions)
CAIR Report: Islamophobia network funded with $119 Million 2008 to 2011
(Council on American-Islamic Relations)
Muslims name 37 groups that fuel Islamophobia
(Katherine Burgess, Religion News Service)
Europe: Anti-Israel or anti-Semitic?
(Soeren Kern, Gatestone Institute)
Va. GOP official refuses to apologize for anti-Semitic joke
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Delga, Islamists threaten Christians: "When the army leaves we will destroy everything"
(AsiaNews.it)
Iraq Sunni mosque blasts kill 16: Police
(Ahram Online)
ECHR turns down Church of Scientology’s claim against Belgium
(RAPSI)
Pope says Church is ‘obsessed’ with gays, abortion and birth control
(Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times)
From burlap sack to digital file, church records get makeover
(G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Religion News Service)
The ‘Pedi Sukkah’ … because who says a sukkah can’t have wheels?
(Lauren Markoe, Religion News Service)
Tajik Islamic Renaissance Party sues state TV broadcaster
(Interfax)
High court may take up religious challenge to birth control coverage
(David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times)
Advocates slam proposed protections for marriage foes as anti-gay 'Trojan Horse'
(Justin Snow, Metro Weekly)
There are no laws in Russia that punish sexual minorities - Putin
(Interfax)
Faith shines light on truth and reason, archbishop says
(Adelaide Mena, Catholic News Agency)
'There is only one Ontario,' Wynne says as province resolves to not limit religious symbols
(Adrian Morrow, The Globe and Mail)
Civil society and government explore how women faith leaders foster religious freedom and peace
(Imperial Valley News)
Public schools are not religion-free zones
(J. Brent Walker, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Russia will defend national identity, based on religious values - Putin
(Interfax)
Sumner County Schools cuts out field trips to religious venues
(Tena Lee, The Tennessean)
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