Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
California blocked from forcing Christian doctors to assist suicides
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
As antisemitism grows, advocacy group issues ‘Call to Action’ to combat trend
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
At press conference, ecumenical leaders advance agenda of the earth, persons with disabilities, and gender justice
(World Council of Churches)
Türkiye warns Greece to stop refusing to recognize Muslim clerics
(Daily Sabah)
Turkish president to attend inauguration of eco-mosque in Croatia
(International Quran News Agency (IQNA))
Brazil: Catholic priest Paulo Ricardo is monitored by order of a judge of the Supreme Court of Brazil (Portuguese)
(Sara Andrade, Diario do Estado)
Brazil: Association of faithful does not have legitimacy to protect the use of the term 'Catholic', says Superior Court of Justice (Portuguese)
(Danilo Vital, Consultor Jurídico)
Brazil: Bishops ask for prayer and alert Brazil about the fight against religious in Nicaragua (Portuguese)
(Ana Carolina Curvello, Gazeta do Povo)
September 2022 Newsletter
(The Association of Religion Data Archives)
Monday, 5 September 2022
ART CONTEST, deadline 5 September 2022: Ministerial Art Contest 2022: Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief
(Bellwether International)
Friday, 2 September 2022
Opinion: Joshua Payne-Elliott v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Inc.
(Indiana Supreme Court)
Catholic archdiocese can fire teacher who entered same-sex marriage, Indiana Supreme Court rules
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
The foundational character of freedom of religion or belief
(W. Cole Durham, Jr., Viewpoints: A blog of the G20 Interfaith Forum)
How cancel culture hurts religious freedom
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
American Muslim Poll 2022: A political and pandemic status report
(Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU))
Jewish university asks high court to freeze order approving gay student group on campus
(Mark Kellner, The Washington Times)
China: Statement on the release of the UN OHCHR assessment of human rights concerns in the Uyghur Region
(Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China)
China: USCIRF Welcomes Xinjiang Report Released by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
China: Uighurs demand accountability after UN report on China abuses
(Al Jazeera)
China: Special bimonthly Newsletter Freedom of religion or belief (15-31.08.2022)
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
China: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – Stories from China
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Cuba: “I want to be a good man” – an interview with David Rosales, son of Pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Iran: Enemies seek disintegration of Muslim countries, Iran’s FM says
(International Quran News Agency (IQNA))
Iran: More Baha'is arrested in Iran as month-long crackdown total hits 245
(Bahá’í International Community)
Pakistan: UN rapporteurs express concern at persecution of Christian pastor and son
(Voice PK)
Uzbekistan: USCIRF releases report on religious freedom in Uzbekistan
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Announcing new Chair and Vice Chair of URI Global Council
(United Religions Initiative)
New Alliance Defending Freedom head identifies 3 big threats to religious liberty in America
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Tunisia: New Tunisian constitution concerns Christians
(International Christian Concern)
German President Steinmeier criticized the Russian Orthodox Church for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))
German president takes Russia to task for 'war of aggression' at global church gathering
(Ecumenical News)
The Volokolamsk Metropolitan Antony (Sevryuk) reacts to the speech of the German president
(The European Times)
Germany: 40 Days for Life group rejoices as court rules in favor of right to pray in the vicinity of abortion counseling facility
(ADF International)
Law as Religion, Religion as Law
(Edited by David C. Flatto and Benjamin Porat, Cambridge University Press)
A new challenge for schools and teachers: school prayer
(David Callaway, The Hill)
Federal prison chaplain sentenced for sexual assault and lying to federal agents
(U.S. Department of Justice)
Greek officials, Church, condemn ex-bishop’s remarks on rape
(Associated Press)
Greece: Too many prisoners held in conditions that represent “an affront to their human dignity” according to CPT report
(Council of Europe)
Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including pro-Taliban cleric
(Associated Press)
Turkey: Armenian Christians critical of Turkey's new ruling on religious foundations
(La Croix International)
Turkish pop singer indicted for inciting hatred
(Associated Press)
Connecticut AG opens probe into school official’s comments
(Susan Haigh, Associated Press)
Hezbollah at 40 stronger than ever but has more enemies
(Bassem Mroue, Associated Press)
Photos of the week: New Catholic cardinals; Hindu Ganesha festival
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)
VA nurse practitioner sues CVS for forcing health care professionals to violate their faith
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
Rushdie’s right to blasphemy, not free speech, was attacked at Chautauqua
(Samir Kalra, Religion News Service)
Is Christian republicanism the best cure for Christian nationalism?
(Jesse Smith, Religion News Service)
Pope’s September prayer intention: For abolition of the death penalty
(Vatican News)
Ethiopian bishops say ‘No more war!’ as fighting resumes
(Fredrick Nzwili, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Judge stalls call for ‘regime change’ at America’s oldest synagogue
(Andrew Silow-Carroll, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Australia: 'Death to Israel' student magazine angers Australian Jewish students
(Michael Starr, The Jerusalem Post)
Religious persecution is closer to home than most Americans realize
(Akhil Ramesh, The Hill)
The Church & National Conservatism
(Mark Tooley, Providence Mag)
World Council of Churches refuses to isolate Russian Orthodox Church delegation at its assembly
(Interfax-Religion)
Belarus: Closing "one of the last remaining opportunities to seek justice"
(Olga Glace, Forum 18 News Service)
Declining churches: Yes, theology is often part of the equation
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Churches stress the need for reconciliation, unity and peacebuilding in Ukraine
(Conference of European Churches)
Jon Rasmussen: Saying “Yes” to the path of dialogue
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
Iraq: Thousands in Iraq demand regime change after Shia factions clash
(Al Jazeera)
Sweden: Abortion remains a hot topic in Swedish election campaign
(Christian Network Europe)
Swedish Prime Minister considers returning to church
(Christian Network Europe)
Key considerations in defending religious freedom today
(Rick Plasterer, Juicy Ecumenism, Institute on Religion and Democracy)
Churches to continue support for abuse victims following successful two-year pilot
(The Church of England)
UK bishop supports effort to end two-child limit for welfare payments
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
“Church treasures”: an unnecessary classification?
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
UK: Interfaith Fun Run raises thousands for good causes
(Jewish News)
#VisitMyMosque: Hundreds of UK mosques to open doors for neighbors
(About Islam)
South Sudan: Clerics urge state to recognize plight of families of missing persons
(Odiwuor Opiyo, Catholic Information Service for Africa)
South Korea: Conscientious objectors: a legal battle against punitive alternative service
(Willy Fautré, Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Sen. Lankford demands answers from Pentagon, calls out ‘horrific’ treatment of Navy sailors
(Jorge Gomez, First Liberty)
Fire chief loses his job for attending a leadership conference at a church
(Jorge Gomez, First Liberty)
COMECE publishes a contribution to the European Education Area
(The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE))
WCC journals on cutting edge of a changing world
(World Council of Churches)
Agencies join bishops' call for Afghan Adjustment Act
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Israel: World Vision Gaza director sentenced to 12 years in controversial terrorism case
(Steve Rabey, Religion Unplugged)
Gov. Wolf announces $4.2 million in federal funding to protect diverse communities targeted by hate crimes
(Governor of Pennsylvania)
Parents demand Fort Worth area districts remove ‘In God We Trust’ signs from schools
(Harriet Ramos, Star-Telegram)
Boy Scouts nears court approval of $2.3 billion bankruptcy settlement
(Dietrich Knauth, Reuters)
Netherlands: Some Dutch churches to skip Mass due to energy costs, priest shortage
(Reuters)
France: European Court of Human Rights undermines free speech protections in Down syndrome ruling
(ADF International)
Spain’s bishops criticize bill to allow abortions without parental consent
(Catholic News Service)
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Opinion: Fellowship of Christian Athletes v. San Jose Unified School District Board of Education
(United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit)
Catholic comments by Connecticut principal under scrutiny
(Susan Haigh, Associated Press)
Connecticut assistant principal placed on leave after admitting to anti-Catholic discrimination
(Caroline Downey, National Review)
The UK leadership race and the coverage of Rishi Sunak’s heritage
(Gouri Sharma, Al Jazeera)
Shechita UK chief ‘confident’ government listening over animal labelling concerns
(Lee Harpin, Jewish News)
UK: The Church of Social Justice
(BBC Sounds)
Ecclesiastical court judgments – August
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
National Lottery Heritage Fund: Consultation
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Colombian authorities dismantle Catholic chapel at airport, sparking controversy
(Catholic News Agency)
Faith-based and other relief efforts underway to assist Pakistan flood victims
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
Pakistan: The cruelty of blasphemy laws
(Lois McLatchie, Spiked)
CEC president highlights churches’ vision for reconciliation and unity in Karlsruhe
(Conference of European Churches)
Weekly Highlight #219: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: Post-COVID-19 “normal”? Concerns around discrimination
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)
Traditionalism Rising (forthcoming)
(Marc O. DeGirolami, Journal of Contemporary Legal issues)
Swedish court rules firing of Jewish doctor was antisemitic, illegal
(The Jerusalem Post)
Nurse practitioner says CVS fired her over abortion stance
(Matthew Barakat, Associated Press)
Indiana court sides with Catholic diocese in teacher firing
(Tom Davies, Associated Press)
Burkina Faso bishop says American nun freed by captors
(Arsene Kabore, Associated Press)
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