Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 10 August 2020
Church and state in Panama working together to fight Covid-19
(James Blears, Vatican News)
Bishops petition US Congress for emergency aid for Catholic schools
(Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)
State Senator Robert Mills works to protect religious liberties of patients during a declared public health emergency
(Will Phillips, Minden-Press Herald)
What Catholic social teaching says about property rights
(Kelly S. Johnson, America: The Jesuit Review)
How attacks on faith, family, and conscience threaten all our freedoms
(Timothy Goeglein, The Daily Signal)
Ethical Society leader: Religious congregations should lead by example and close their doors
(Carolyn A. Parker, The Statesman)
School choice and the value of religious diversity
(Robert Maranto, National Review)
Gulf investment woes, COVID economic crisis converge in Egypt
(Karen Young, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Hospitals’ covid-19 policies face religious-rights checks by Trump Administration
(Stephanie Armour, The Wall Street Journal)
Coronavirus, vaccines, and Catholic ethics
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Wales pulls out the stops: Pipe organ ban lifted for worship services
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
New COVID-19 legislation and guidance: to 15 August
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
COVID-19 – Changes to Church of England guidance finalized
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Ventura County sues to stop church from meeting indoors
(Micheal Peabody, ReligiousLiberty.TV)
Fact check: Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not create religion-based exemption from mask mandates
(Devon Link, USA Today)
Bishop Arthur Hodges hosting a prayer demonstration outside County Administration Building
(KUSI News)
Religious groups to hold rally Sunday
(Jacqueline Sarkissian, Fox 5)
LA Mayor threatens to shut off electricity and water to churches that meet
(Michael Foust, Christian Headlines)
Church gathering bans, masks: What does the Bible say about religious liberty?
(Jim Denison, The Christian Post)
Weddings in restaurant cannot be limited more than dining
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Amid pandemic, future of many Catholic schools is in doubt
(David Crary, Associated Press)
How the sound of religion has changed in the pandemic
(Amy Derogatis and Isaac Weiner, The Conversation)
Saturday, 8 August 2020
2 out of 3 churchgoers: It's safe to resume in-person worship
(Tom Gjelten, National Public Radio (NPR))
Friday, 7 August 2020
Chile: COVID-19 arrests of pastors ruled unconstitutional
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
Canadian pastor guilty of defying Myanmar’s coronavirus law
(Pyae Sone Win, Associated Press)
Don’t harass religious leaders, Matiang'i warns police officers
(Patrick Vidija and Benson Nyagesiba, The Star Kenya)
Vatican-funded projects in Latin America to focus on coronavirus
(Hannag Brockhaus)
Christ and Caesar: A response to John MacArthur (and California's church restrictions)
(Brad Littlejohn, The Davenant Institute)
John MacArthur believes the Bible trumps COVID-19 public health orders. Legal scholars say no
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
Pence to CBN News: 'You don't give up your constitutional liberties, even in a pandemic'
(CBN News)
Trump campaign circumvents Nevada church limits by holding Evangelical rally at casino
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Campaign holds 'Evangelicals for Trump' event at Vegas casino, swipes at Nevada church restrictions
(Tyler Olson, Fox News)
County sues pastor, Newbury Park church for court order to stop large indoor services
(Kathleen Wilson, Ventura County Star)
County sues church for violation of COVID orders
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Estimating COVID-19 exposure for religious subgroups in the United States
(PRRI)
How families are finding God, grace and faith outside a house of worship
(Christina Caron, The New York Times)
Americans oppose religious exemptions from coronavirus-related restrictions
(Pew Research Center: Religion & Public Life)
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
COVID-19 and EJIL
(Sarah Nouwen and Joseph Weiler, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Orbán and the self-asphyxiation of democracy
(Joseph Weiler, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
Anti-kapparot group renews attempt to get NYC police enforcement of health code
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Attorney for the Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos files new motion in kaporos case
(Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos)
Pandemic reinvigorates push to bar pre-Yom Kippur chicken-swinging ritual in NYC
(Marcy Oster, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Ways to bypass coronavirus-related entry ban for pilgrimage to Ukraine being advertised in Israel
(Interfax-Religion)
COVID-19, childhood vaccines, and religious freedom: A looming issue
(Charles J. Russo & Paul T. Babie, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
A rabbinic role model for loss and leadership (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Ruth Gopin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Leadership across generations: faith in women’s styles (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Katherine Marshall, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Strength and resilience through coalition (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Talia Kaplan, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Women of faith in COVID-19 response: A view from the frontlines (Responding to: Young women of faith leading COVID-19 response)
(Martine Dushime, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Religion is the hidden theme in this coronavirus-hydroxychloroquine controversy
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
In Pictures: Lonely burials for coronavirus victims in Iraq
(Al Jazeera)
What does the Bible say about religious liberty?
(Jim Denison, Denison Forum)
Buddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others
(Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation)
Over 1,500 Brazilian priests support bishops’ attack on Bolsonaro
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Weekly Highlight #117: COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities, World Faiths Development Dialogue)
COVID-19: further (separate) guidance for England and for Wales
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Face covering during weddings and other services
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Her gospel choir brought her closer to God. Now she can only hum from home.
(Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post)
Sen. Mike Lee: 'Religious liberty has to be revered and respected,' even in a pandemic
(Lisa Riley Roche, KSL)
Monday, 3 August 2020
New COVID-19 legislation and guidance: to 8 August
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Iran Health Ministry says COVID-19 deaths are higher than reported
(Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Egypt eyes coronavirus vaccine production
(Hagar Hosny, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Live Mic: Sen. Mike Lee weighs in after Supreme Court rules against Nevada church
(Curt Gresseth, KSL)
South Korea church leader arrested over coronavirus outbreak
(Deutsche Welle)
Pilgrims wear masks, socially distance during Hajj
(Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
AP photos: Muslims worldwide mark Eid festival amid pandemic
(Associated Press)
Attack on Connecticut COVID-19 orders rejected
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
San Francisco’s Archbishop Cordileone urges Friday fasting for an end to COVID
(Catholic News Agency)
What literature can tell us about people’s struggle with their faith during a pandemic
(Agnes Mueller, The Conversation)
Religious liberty advocates see rough road ahead due to pandemic, but mostly optimistic about future wins
(Mark Tapscott, The Epoch Times)
Friday, 31 July 2020
Pilgrims pray on peak day of hajj in shadow of coronavirus
(Aya Batrawy, Associated Press)
Over 145 Brazilian bishops condemn Bolsonaro’s handling of pandemic
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The Supreme Court’s religious crusaders take on the pandemic response
(Linda Greenhouse, The New York Times Opinion)
Corporate human rights due diligence in times of COVID-19
(Julianne Hughes Jennett, Laila Hamzi and Ram Mashru, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
COVID-19: Scapegoating Shincheonji in South Korea. A Second White Paper
(Massimo Introvigne, Willy Fautré, Rosita Šorytė, Alessandro Amicarelli, Marco Respinti, CESNUR – Center for Studies on New Religions)
COVID-19: Interfaith group sensitises Bodija traders
(Saheed Salawu, Nigerian Tribune)
After over four months, public Masses can resume Aug. 3 in Leicester, England
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Face-coverings in places of worship: update
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Coronavirus COVID:19 – NW England restrictions
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Obeying God rather than men? A constitutional scholar on what’s really a religious liberty issue
(Ed Stetzer, The Exchange)
Supreme Court wrap up: How did religious liberty do this term?
(Maureen Collins, Alliance Defending Freedom)
COVID hajj restrictions leave streets of Mecca empty, pilgrimage businesses in trouble
(Rabiya Jaffery, Religion News Service)
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
G20 Interfaith Forum gathers Latin American religious leaders for consultation on COVID-19 and society inequalities exposed by the virus
(G20 Interfaith Forum, PR Newswire)
Technology infuses ancient hajj rites tailored for pandemic
(Aya Batrawy, Associated Press)
New COVID-19 legislation and guidance: to 1 August
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Thinking theologically with pandemics
(Uday Chandra, Al Jazeera)
State Senator Robert Mills works to protect religious liberties of patients
(Randy Brown, Bossier Press-Tribune)
Religious coalition opposes more coronavirus relief for private schools
(Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global)
Bostock fallout begins
(Steve West, World News Group)
Lawsuit claims Murphy double standards violates New Jersey freedom of religion
(Shore News Network)
Weekly highlight #116: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities, World Faiths Development Dialogue)
Women religious on frontlines of COVID19 pandemic, honored by American & British Ambassadors to the Holy See
(Deborah Castellano Lubov, Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)
Bengaluru: Logistical issues see BBMP cremate bodies irrespective of community or religion
(Times Now News)
John MacArthur, Grace Community Church defy California bans on singing, indoor worship
(Alejandra Molina, Baptist Press)
The ACLJ fights back against California’s church singing ban
(American Center for Law and Justice)
I told fellow believers our liberties would be protected in the pandemic. The court proved me wrong.
(Matthew T. Martins, The Washington Post - Opinions)
Prohibitions on in-person religious services: valid under the Smith test, no matter their Free Exercise burden
(Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Third church looks to Supreme Court for protection from state-ordered worship restrictions
(Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner)
COVID-19 and religious liberty
(Perry Dane, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
Senator Mike Lee asks for help protecting religious liberty
(Mary Richards, KSL)
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