Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
India marks 13th anniversary of anti-Christian riots in Odisha
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Australian legal scholar: Pell trial was vendetta by police, prosecutors
(Marilyn Rodrigues, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
How a COVID-19 order in Texas launched an unusual religious liberty battle
(Mya Jaradat and Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Hundreds of believers of the UOC continue to stand in prayer for the third day at the residence of Patriarch Bartholomew in Kiev
(Interfax-Religion)
Man wearing kippah beaten by a group of 10 attackers in Cologne, Germany
(Toby Axelrod, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
UK Jewish assault victim: ‘It won’t change my feelings towards Muslim community’
(Jack Mendel, Jewish News)
'My husband refused a divorce for nine years'
(Sima Kotecha and Ellie Jacobs, BBC News)
UK's politicians must champion religious freedom - peer
(Christian Today)
In Texas, ‘Reproductive Freedom Congregations’ catch on as new abortion law looms
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
New podcast finds ‘work-life-faith balance’ for modern Muslim parents
(Joseph Hammond, Religion News Service)
Egypt sees an increase in govt approved church buildings
(La Croix International)
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces angry backlash after Islamophobic tweet: ‘Islam is not a religion of peace’
(Andrew Naughtie, Yahoo News)
A more secular America is not just a problem for Republicans
(Ryan Burge, The New York Times)
Visiting the spiritual department of Muslims of the Russian Federation (Russian)
(Dum Rf, Religion Today)
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
EVENT, 22-24 August 2021: Dare to Overcome: Global Intersectionality Conference
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
WEBINAR, 24 August 2021 (11AM ET, USA): Poverty and COVID-19: Challenges and Solutions
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Monday, 23 August 2021
In 'precedent setting' transgender rights case, court strikes down Hobby Lobby bathroom policy
(Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Reason)
Bracing for more acts of violence based on religion or belief
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)
Aug. 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief—the case of Pakistan
(Aid to the Church in Need)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | 22 August
(United Nations)
UK MP: We need to act together to help victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief
(Fiona Bruce, Conservative Home)
WEBINAR, 23 August 2021 (4PM BST): The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence
(The Coalition for Genocide Response)
China: Remove pictures of Jesus or lose government aid
(Ben Johnson, Acton Institute)
New law against couples validly entering into interfaith marriage: Gujarat HC
(The Times of India)
Elder Holland asks BYU faculty to defend the university’s unique mission; offer love, hope to LGBTQ while upholding God’s commandments
(Sarah Jane Weaver, Church News)
USCIRF calls on the State Department to prioritize refugee resettlement of Afghan religious minorities
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
U.S. warns of Islamic State threat to Americans in Afghanistan
(Andrew Restuccia, The Wall Street Journal)
In Afghanistan, a dark future for religious freedom
(Aid to the Church in Need)
Afghanistan: Thousands facing religious persecution
(Facebook video, GB News)
Australia Church leaders call on govt to take in more Afghan refugees
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
USCIRF calls on U.S. Government to include religious minority communities in Afghanistan in evacuations
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
USCIRF calls on Egypt to release Qur’anist Reda Abdel Rahman
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Intel CEO and Tyson Foods Chairman are among those to receive global business & interfaith peace awards on Aug. 24
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
Queensland euthanasia bill urged to pass despite committee division
(Matt Dennien, The Age)
Colorado City says police ties to polygamous group are past
(Ben Winslow, Associated Press)
Montenegrins protest inauguration of new Serbian church head
(Predrag Milic, Associated Press)
Romania’s LGBT community sees gains, ongoing rights struggle
(Vadim Ghirda and Vanessa Gera, Associated Press)
Two LGBT marches held in Poland under heavy police security
(Associated Press)
Constantinople Patriarch visits Ukraine for independence
(Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press)
Illinois Appeals Court upholds $220,000 damage award for denying transgender employee correct restroom access
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
School board cannot remove teacher's suit to federal court
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Articles of interest - 23 August 2021
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Bandit attacks in northern Nigeria take their toll on besieged Christians
(The European Times)
With black flags, Sri Lanka Christians protest bombing probe
(Associated Press)
Decline in religious architecture like a warning light on our dashboard
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Chilean bishops ask government to help Haitian migrants after earthquake
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Mexican diocese condemns murder of local journalist
(David Agren, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Catholics assess Canada’s snap election, hope for more turnout
(The B.C. Catholic Staff, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Why many religious Latinos find the GOP is a better fit than the Democratic Party
(Mya Jaradat, Deseret News)
Why Intel and other top companies make room for religion in the office
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Are India's emergency visas for Afghans issued based on religion?
(Murali Krishnan, Deutsche Welle)
What collapse of the Afghan gov't means for Christians and other religious minorities
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
Israel’s chief rabbi wants exhumation of Jerusalem woman who allegedly pretended to be Jewish
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The real truth about the Temple Mount: Jewish commentary
(Meir Y. Soloveichik, Commentary)
Russia bans some Pentecostal groups
(Rossiiskaia Gazeta, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Law and religion round-up – 22nd August
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
World Evangelical Alliance launches 175th anniversary commemoration
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Calif. church offers religious exemption letters for people opposed to COVID vaccine
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Bangladesh: Mahila Parishad bats for uniform family law
(Dhaka Tribune)
Antigay evangelical admits he’s “addicted” to suing for “religious freedom”
(Juwan J. Holmes, LGBTQ Nation)
New book: Christianity and the Alt-Right: Exploring the Relationship
(Damon T. Berry, Routledge)
Indian CM condemns rise of religious fundamentalism
(The Hindu)
Saturday, 21 August 2021
Remembering the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(Mervyn Thomas, FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)
Friday, 20 August 2021
China pushes adoption of language, cultural symbols in Tibet
(Associated Press)
The church and China: Can Catholics serve two masters?
(Ed Condon, The Pillar)
VIRTUAL EVENT, 22-24 August 2021: Dare to Overcome: Global Business Convention & Peace Awards (four-year global business, technology procurement, sustainable development and peace initiative)
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
VIRTUAL EVENT, 20 August 2021: European Perspectives on Taiwan from a Human Rights angle
(Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association)
Opinion: The Supreme Court has shown it remains committed to freedom of religion — for now
(Henry Olsen, The Washington Post Opinion)
Abortion just isn't the motivating issue for evangelicals it once was
(Ryan Burge, The Washington Post)
Religion in Peru being used to convince citizens to join Cuba’s authoritarian axis
(Mary Anastasia O’Grady, The Wall Street Journal - Opinion)
'You can't think yourself out of racism': Black religion scholars call for conversion
(Renée Roden, The Washington Post)
Pakistan: Hindu temple damaged in attack returned after repairs
(Aljazeera)
USCIRF releases new report highlighting religious freedom conditions in Eritrea
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Evangelist barred from entering Turkey
(The Christian Institute)
Made in the image of God: The role of sacred texts in helping or hindering gender equality
(JoAnne Wadsworth, Viewpoints: A blog of the G20 Interfaith Forum)
Many Bible Belt preachers silent on shots as COVID-19 surges
(Jay Reeves, Associated Press)
Baha'i International Community calls on Iranian government to stop 40 years of hate (Persian PDF)
(Simin Fahandej, Padideh Sabeti, Farhad Sabetan, Baha'i International Community)
Iran’s war within
(Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs)
Texas can ban standard procedure used during second-trimester abortions, federal court rules
(Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, The Washington Post)
Philadelphia becomes latest archdiocese to reject religious exemptions for vaccine mandates
(Marisa Iati, The Washington Post)
North Korean suppression of religion bad and getting worse, U.S. panel says
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)
Priests navigate Catholics’ fears and consciences in vaccine exemption pleas
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
Better awareness of marriage’s benefits among young adults could curb falling birth rates
(Cardus)
COVID can’t cancel church in Ottawa Park, Canada
(Matthew Boardman, Convivium)
Modern slavery and human trafficking -- our service is not an option but a duty
(Kevin Hyland, Viewpoints: A blog of the G20 Interfaith Forum)
How an 18-year-old Uyghur girl started a mass protest movement
(Ruth Ingram, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)
U.S. Catholics will look back at Cuomo’s tenure for decades to come
(Clemente Lisi, Religion Unplugged Opinion)
Censorship by default
(Lizzie Troughton, The Critic)
Malta, a notoriously pro-life country, considers legalizing euthanasia
(Cassy Fiano-Chesser, Live Action)
High Court protects interfaith couples from Gujarat law
(Mahesh Langa, The Hindu)
LGBT+ Czechs urge reform to allow adoption
(Rachel Savage, Reuters)
Pakistani bishop criticises his country’s lack of protection for religious minorities
(Rebecca Paveley, Church Times)
Youth engagement for global action on health and education
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
On Dialogue: Sohini Jana (podcast)
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
We cannot ignore Nigeria's human rights abuses
(Kelsey Zorzi, Real Clear Religion)
Church leader says religion should be use to curb Nigeria government's corruption
(The Eagle Online)
Nigeria Interfaith Dialogue Platform establishes school at IDP camp
(KAICIID Dialogue Centre)
Bombing hits Pakistan Shiite procession, killing at least 3
(Asim Tanveer, Associated Press)
Photos of the week: Kabul falls to Taliban; Shiite Muslims commemorate Ashoura
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)
Amended complaint allowed in suit over transcendental meditation in schools
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
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