Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom under Obamacare, finds healthcare body violates Constitution
(Kim Roberts, The Texan)
Orthodox Jewish groups are joining an evangelical Christian mailman’s Supreme Court case
(Ron Kampeas, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Algeria orders Catholic charity Caritas to shut: Church
(AFP, Barron's)
Nigeria: Hamzat warns against discrimination on account of religion
(Ishola Balogun, Vanguard News Nigeria)
Nigeria: USCIRF condemns recent attacks on worshippers in Nigeria
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Brazil: Bolsonaro campaign to evangelicals: Brazil's soul at stake
(David Biller, Associated Press)
Brazil: Lula challenges Bolsonaro's grip on Brazil evangelical vote
(Jimin Kang, Reuters)
Brazil: In October, Ilhéus hosts the 6th edition of the Walk for Peace and Against Religious Intolerance (Portuguese)
(Tropa de Elite)
French bishops warn allowing euthanasia would upset ethical balance
(Catholic News Service)
“Jai Shri Ram” on the streets of Leicester as India’s Hindu nationalism stretches beyond its borders
(Ellis Heasley, FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
EVENT, 27 September 2022 (12:30PM MST): The Coalition on Human Dignity and Religious Freedom, Phoenix, AZ, USA
(The Coalition on Human Dignity)
WEBINAR, 27 September 2022 (10AM ET): Ukrainian Religious Actors and Organizations after Russia's Invasion: The Struggle for Peace
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Monday, 26 September 2022
Report raises alarm over institutionalization of Islamophobia in Europe
(Merve Berker, Anadolu Agency)
Statement by President Joe Biden on Rosh Hashanah
(The White House)
Iran: What to know about the Iranian protests over Mahsa Amini’s death
(Anisha Kohli, Time)
Iran: UN experts strongly condemn death of Mahsa Amini
(Modern Diplomacy)
Dissident: ‘Iranian women are furious’ over headscarf death
(Associated Press)
Canada: Protesters march through downtown Ottawa, burn headscarf in demonstration against Iran
(Michelle Allan, CBC News)
Canada: 'Staggering': Religious organizations create $10.3M in ripple-effect benefits to Georgina community
(Amanda Persico, Toronto Star)
Pakistan: On financial governance and freedom of faith in Pakistan
(Charles Ramsey, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Children in Pakistan expelled from school just for being Ahmadi Muslim
(Twitter, International Human Rights Committee (IHRC))
India: Hijab ban: Before court judges the practice of a religion, it must understand tradition of a faith
(Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui, Scroll)
India: The crusade for uniform civil law: Personal laws and the crisis of Muslim women’s rights in India
(Sucharita Sen, The Organization for World Peace)
India bishops say “forced conversion” law is actually an obstacle to helping poor
(John Burger, Aleteia)
Palestinians arrested, injured as far-right Jews enter Al-Aqsa
(Al Jazeera)
Using religion in Kazakhstan to find common bonds, ground
(Judith Sudilovsky , The Jerusalem Post)
Say ‘yes to a world united among peoples,’ urges Holy See
(United Nations)
Grim briefs Vietnam delegation at Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
Around the web - 26 September 2022
(Law and Religion Forum, St. John's Law School Center for Law & Religion)
Mexican psychology graduate won’t lose license over conservative remarks, school rules
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Mexico: Win for university valedictorian prosecuted for graduation speech decrying woke agendas
(ADF International)
Islam, women and sport: The case of visible Muslim women
(Haifaa Jawad, London School of Economics Religion and Global Society Blog)
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in unusual referendum
(Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press)
Hong Kong: Cardinal Zen, 5 others stand trial in Hong Kong over fund
(Zen Soo, Associated Press)
Death toll from boat capsize in Bangladesh rises to 41 [Hindu pilgrims]
(Associated Press)
Articles of interest - 26 September 2022
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Brazil: Religion is shaping Brazil’s presidential election – but its evangelicals aren’t the same as America’s
(Amy Erica Smith, The Conversation)
Brazil’s Catholic Church frowns on proposals to legalize homeschooling
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Fighting religious intolerance around the world
(Gregory Tosi, Real Clear Religion)
Law, religion & abortion law of the United States: A Jewish view
(Michael J. Broyde, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
The many faces of Christian nationalism
(John D. Wilsey, Law & Liberty)
Dr Valerie Duval-Poujol reflects on how CEC’s creativity and effort are giving hope to the world
(Conference of European Churches)
As billions watched Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Christian themes were evident
(Bobby Ross Jr., Religion Unplugged)
Rosh Hashanah greeting from the Prime Minister
(Twitter, Liz Truss)
Law and religion round-up – 25th September
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
“Follow, follow”: Rangers FC as an object of philosophical belief?
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Hindu nationalists now pose a global problem
(Somdeep Sen, Al Jazeera)
Of parties, third parties, and treaty interpretation: Ukraine v. Russia (X) before the European Court of Human Rights
(Justine Batura, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
"Ukraine has already won, for strength lies in the unity of the nation, not missiles," - Chief Rabbi of Ukraine
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
Russia: 200 people on criminal trial for exercising freedom of religion or belief
(Victoria Arnold, Forum 18 News Service)
For children with HIV, inequality must be addressed, urge faith-based leaders
(World Council of Churches)
Serbia’s religious education is in danger of being abolished
(Christian Network Europe)
Helen Alvaré draws blueprint for protecting religious freedom in America
(Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, National Catholic Register)
Italy’s Muslim communities confident new government will protect religious freedom
(Arab News)
Walking on a tightrope: some reflections on the ECtHR’s role in assessing the best interests of the child in parental disputes over the child’s religious upbringing
(Simona Florescu, Strasbourg Observers)
Nigeria: Ganduje inaugurates religious tolerance committee in Kano
(Ted Odogwu, Punch)
Don’t subject students to discriminatory religious events, FFRF asks La. district
(Freedom From Religion Foundation)
Australia: The unnervingly specific holiday greetings of the Australian Bureau of Statistics
(Zachary M. Seward, Quartz)
Australia: Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia?
(Elenie Poulos, The Conversation)
Ireland’s Birth Information and Tracing Act: Reconciling the right to identity
(Jamie Aspell, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Catholic hospitals welcome transgender patients—and stand firm in their religious convictions
(Blase J. Cupich and Timothy Michael Dolan, America: The Jesuit Review)
EVENT, 26 September 2022 (12:30PM ET): Race, Religion, and Black Lives Matter
(The Center for the Study of Religion and Society, University of Notre Dame)
Oktoberfest is back. But religious politicians in this country want it banned
(Heather Chen, CNN)
Sunday, 25 September 2022
EVENT, 19-25 September 2022: Holistic Climate Solutions Summit
(Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation)
Friday, 23 September 2022
American Jewish Committee honors UN Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed for leading UN action on combating global antisemitism
(American Jewish Committee)
EVENT, 22-23 September 2022: Radicalisation, Secularism, and the Governance of Religion: Research and Policy Conference
(European University Institute (EUI))
EVENT, 21-23 September 2022: Tokyo Peace Roundtable – Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Convening Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables
(Religions for Peace)
Podcast: A special ‘Mormon Land’ from Spain: Why everyone should care about religious freedom, not just Latter-day Saints
(Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune)
There is no religious freedom argument for abortion in Islam
(Ismail Royer, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Iran: Mahsa Amini’s death sparks anger towards Iran’s morality police
(Al Jazeera)
Iran: The death of Mahsa Amini in Iran demands consequential diplomacy by US
(Knox Thames, Religion News Service)
New book: Human Rights Commitments of Islamic States: Sharia, Treaties and Consensus
(Paul McDonough, Bloomsbury Publishing)
Smith on liberalism and hate speech
(Marc O. DeGirolami, Law and Religion Forum, St. John's Law School Center for Law & Religion)
Dozens of religious freedom groups urge State Dept. to take stronger stance on Nigeria
(Ryan Foley, The Christian Post)
Photos of the week: Queen Elizabeth II funeral; Iranian unrest
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)
Indian government warns of rise in hate crimes, 'anti-India activities' in Canada
(Richard Raycraft, CBC News)
Taliban: Car bomb near Kabul mosque kills 7, wounds 41
(Ebrahim Noroozi and Rahim Faiez, Associated Press)
Maine OKs 1st religious school for tuition reimbursement
(David Sharp, Associated Press)
Milwaukee hospital ends religious exemption for vaccine
(Associated Press)
School gets declaratory relief stating that it should have receive state bus transportation
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
RLUIPA suit charges city attempt to prevent growth of Orthodox Jewish population
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
U.S. senator draws criticism for espousing dangerous Christian nationalism mythology
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
In ad blitz, watchdog group projects political heft of nonreligious Americans
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan
(J. Eugene Clay, The Conversation)
Why China feels threatened by the moral authority of a 90-year-old Catholic bishop
(Scott D. McDonald, The Conversation)
Top Vatican diplomat meets Russian foreign minister
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Ireland: Evangelical preachers sue Garda over alleged breach of religious freedom
(Conor Gallagher, The Irish Times)
Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants for first time
(Amanda Ferguson and Padraic Halpin, Reuters)
Pakistan: Transgender rights in focus amid religious complaints
(Haroon Janjua, Deutsche Welle)
Religious education on trial
(Tal Fortgang, Law & Liberty)
Peru: Catholic bishops in Peru address refugee issue
(La Croix International)
The voice of Italy's bishops has almost disappeared from the public square
(Giovanni Maria Vian, La Croix International)
Japan mixes religion and politics
(Aurelia George Mulgan, East Asia Forum)
Japan: Unification Church pledges reforms after Abe’s assassination
(Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press)
Hawley wants data on Pentagon’s refusal of vaccination exemptions
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Business, religion, and the law—a primer
(Matteo Corsalini, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
The Parliament of the World’s Religions announces a new Director of Climate Action
(Parliament of the World's Religions)
Philippines: Church and govt pair up to protect Filipino migrants
(Joseph Peter Calleja, Union of Catholic Asian News)
Indonesian minister sticks to his guns on church permit
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
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