Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Case page: Young Israel of Tampa v. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
(Becket)
CEC Assembly in Estonia will focus on the theme “Under God’s blessing – shaping the future”
(Conference of European Churches)
‘This should never have happened to her’ – the story of Arzoo Raja
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
EVENT, 15 February 2022 (10:00 am PST): Community Storytelling for Policy Change - The Lasting Influence of Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and the 1992 LA Uprising
(Center for Religion and Civic Culture)
Monday, 14 February 2022
How Biden’s faith-based office has advanced his vow to heal the soul of the nation
(Chris Coons, Religion News Service)
Readout of Ambassador Hussain’s meetings with Presidents Ghazouani and Bazoum
(U.S. Department of State)
People gather in Scottsdale for protest against SatanCon despite request by Catholic bishop not to do so
(Kenneth Wong and Michael Edgecomb, Fox 10 Phoenix)
Uzbek Justice Ministry sounds alarm over divisive religious messaging
(Umida Hashimova, The Diplomat)
CALL FOR PAPERS, abstracts due 14 February 2022: The Reality of International Legal Theory
(iCourts, the University of Copenhagen, and the European Society of International Law’s Interest Group on International Legal Theory and Philosophy)
NEW COURSE, 14-25 February 2022: Human Dignity in Legal Procedures (Spain)
(Oñati International Institute for the Sociology of Law)
Scores of congregations quit United Methodist Church over gay clergy, same-sex marriage
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Supreme Court rejects NYC teachers’ religious exemption appeal over vax mandate
(Jesse O'Neill, The New York Post)
Canadian government to be reviewed for its response to the Uyghur genocide
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)
Our Comedy of Errors? Hapless, misinformed, and zealous, we are living in a comedy of errors, and possibly a deadly one.
(William Schweiker, Sightings - The University of Chicago Divinity School)
What counts as antisemitism? Biden nominee Deborah Lipstadt receives hearing on the topic.
(Sarah Pulliam Bailey, The Washington Post)
What do students’ beliefs about God have to do with grades and going to college?
(Ilana Horwitz, The Conversation)
How to handle racist demonstrations - opinion
(Kenneth Lasson, The Jerusalem Post)
Eritrea: About the persecution of the Eritrean Orthodox Church
(Willy Fautré, Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Eritrea: The Patriarch of the Orthodox Church died after 15 years of house arrest
(Willy Fautré, Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Peru: Bishops weigh in to solve Peru's political problems
(La Croix International)
Racism in the media: Manufacturing hate
(JoAnne Wadsworth, Viewpoints: A blog of the G20 Interfaith Forum)
Australia: Failure to protect religious freedom won’t be forgotten
(Jennifer Oriel, The Australian)
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
(David Crary and Peter Smith, Associated Press)
Vaccine mandates: Many US faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
(David Crary and Peter Smith, Sight)
Are vaccine exemptions actually religious?
(Russell P. Johnson, Sightings - The University of Chicago Divinity School)
Unvaccinated medical workers turn to religious exemptions
(Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press)
Israel: Arrests made as Israeli lawmaker visits East Jerusalem flashpoint
(Al Jazeera)
Israel: Kahana mulls allowing civil marriage in exchange for repealing Law of Return
(Zvika Klein, The Jerusalem Post)
As Iran talks stall, Israeli PM makes snap trip to Bahrain
(Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press)
Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy stoned to death by mob in Pakistan
(Asim Tanveer, Associated Press)
West Virginia school district investigating religious event
(Associated Press)
Court says South Carolina's ban on aid to private and religious schools was not discriminatory
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Relocation of Native American graves can proceed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Articles of interest - 14 February 2022
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
South Korea: Trump, Pence speak at global forum held in South Korea
(Associated Press)
In new Catholic numbers, an ‘imponderable’ movement shaping history
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Argentine Jesuit provincial says Francis has been ‘coopted’ by politics of hate
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
China’s online religious restrictions to take effect after Beijing Olympics
(Diana Chandler, Baptist Press)
China destroying Buddhism, identity of Tibetans: Ling Rinpoche
(ANI)
Ukraine: Religion, language emerge as key fronts in Ukraine conflict
(Ricardo Marquina, Voice of America)
In Ukraine, young Jews are torn between fighting for their country — and leaving for another
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A rabbi decided to sponsor an Afghan refugee family. When he needed a hand, he brought in a mosque and a church.
(Sydney Page, The Washington Post)
Russia: Seven Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to prison terms since 1 January
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Russia: Putin hears from head of Supreme Court about ruling favorable to Jehovah's Witnesses
(RAPSI, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Russia’s 4,000 shamans seek official recognition as a traditional Religion
(Paul Goble, Eurasia Review)
Plug-In: No nostalgia – some pandemic-weary souls want to reclaim Sunday as day of rest
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
Maybe angry Christians should try chanting 'Pray for Biden' instead of 'Let's go Brandon'?
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Entering a religion-beat minefield: What is the proper definition of the word 'cult'?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
UK: We’re being forced to change our beliefs, says Christian GP fired over transgender views
(Steve Bird, The Telegraph)
UK: The Trojan Horse Affair: Islamophobia scholar on the long shadow cast by the scandal
(Chris Allen, The Conversation)
UK: Christian teachings to be protected from conversion therapy ban, says Government
(Hayley Dixon, The Telegraph)
UK: Law and religion round-up – 13th February
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
GOP bill aims to halt government restrictions on houses of worship during a public health crisis
(Liam Adams, The Tennessean)
Iowa Senate bill on social studies class about the Bible
(O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa)
Sri Lanka: Support for rights defender: Targeting of Ambika Satkunanathan over European Parliament testimony
(Human Rights Watch)
Lebanon: Politicians mobilise in Sunni districts after Hariri
(Kareem Chehayeb, Al Jazeera)
Interfaith Harmony Week video
(Religions for Peace)
Two weeks in review, 31 January – 13 February 2022
(Gail Lythgoe, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
French politician Zemmour targets mosques in another anti-Muslim comment
(TRTWorld)
France: The quiet flight of Muslims from France
(Norimitsu Onishi and Aida Alami, The New York Times)
France: More than 800 anti-Christian incidents reported in France in 2021
(Catholic News Agency)
Why is it so hard to have constructive conversations about abuse?
(Brad Hambrick, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission)
Philippines: Catholic lay group leader in Philippines backs Marcos
(Joseph Peter Calleja, Union of Catholic Asian News)
Indonesian: Huge wave kills 11 Indonesians during beach ritual
(Konradus Epa, Union of Catholic Asian News)
India: Hijab controversy: Religion should not be taken to schools, says Ramdas Athawale
(Sheenu Sharma, India TV)
Indian Muslim students say hijab ban forces choice of religion or education
(Sunil Kataria, Reuters)
India: The legitimacy of hijab in public institutions: an explainer
(Mohammad Abid Siddiqui, Leaflet)
India: Some schools reopen in Indian state after hijab dispute
(Sunil Kataria, Reuters)
New Education Policy 2020: A subtle attempt to reshape India’s collective thinking
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
India, COVID-19, and religious secularism
(Daanyal Ebrahim, Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)
India: Prominent Indians call for repeal of anti-conversion laws
(Bijay Kumar Minj, Union of Catholic Asian News)
India: Religion and marital rape, a tricky territory
(Ankita Upadhyay, The New Indian Express)
India: Manipur Christian leaders welcome poll rescheduling
(Bijay Kumar Minj, Union of Catholic Asian News)
India: Persecution of India’s Christians on pace for second record year, group says
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Religion, culture and nationalism: Sabrina Lei’s philosophical exploration – OpEd
(K.M. Seethi, Eurasia Review)
When is drinking ayahuasca a religious experience?
(C.J. Ciaramella , Reason)
Evangelical left panel condemns anti-abortion movement
(Hope Rawlson, Juicy Ecumenism, Institute on Religion and Democracy)
Finland: Closing arguments to be heard in Finnish MP’s criminal trial over Bible-tweet
(ADF International)
Turkish president in UAE as relations thaw after icy decade
(Jon Gambrell, Associated Press)
Sunday, 13 February 2022
NEW COURSE, applications due 13 February 2022: Religion and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
(Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM))
Friday, 11 February 2022
Iranians celebrate 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution
(Nasser Karimi, Associated Press)
Iran's revolution at 43: Politics
(Hadi Semati, The United States Institute of Peace)
Iran: 10 Christian converts forced to take Islamic re-education classes in Iran: report
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
In and out of prison in China, Iran, Pakistan & Russia in January 2022
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
VIRTUAL EVENT, 11 February 2022 (9:45AM ET): Religion, Science, and Diplomacy
(The Fletcher Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy)
Religion Watch, Volume 37 No. 3
(Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
South Africa: Beloftebos owners write to Human Rights Commission in bid to resolve anti-gay controversy
(Mwangi Githahu, Independent Online)
Hong Kong: Religious repression in Hong Kong could soon worsen, Christian cleric warns
(Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency)
France: European bishops hit back against Macron abortion plan
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
France: Secularists demand removal of Virgin Mary statue in French village
(Remix)
What role will religion play in current U.S. Supreme Court nomination intrigue?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
Perspective: The prospects for religious liberty in Biden’s Supreme Court pick
(Tanner Bean, Deseret News)
Supreme Court contender Leondra Kruger’s aggressive and alarming position on religious liberty
(Jorge Gomez, First Liberty)
First Liberty defends Christian nurse practitioner fired by CVS Pharmacy
(Jorge Gomez, First Liberty)
Serbia-Kosovo: Lasting peace is needed to join the EU
(Faton Tony Bislimi, Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
South Korea: The Universal Peace Federation: Moon front or respected NGO? A white paper
(Alessandro Amicarelli, Willy Fautré, Holly Folk, Massimo Introvigne, Marco Respinti, Bernadette Rigal-Cellard, Rosita Šorytė, Bitter Winter)
Are diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Beijing on the horizon?
(Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency)
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
(Catholic News Agency)
China: Can China use the Beijing Olympics to ‘sportwash’ its abuses against the Uyghurs? Only if the world remains silent
(Michael Clarke, The Conversation)
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