Law and Religion Headlines

False documents against Chinese refugees and Bitter Winter
(Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

USCIRF condemns the detention of religious leaders amid protests in Cuba
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

5th Circuit: Courtroom invocations do not violate Establishment Clause
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Texas justice of the peace can open sessions with chaplains praying, Fifth Circuit says
(Mark A. Kellner, The Washington Times)

Court enjoins statute requiring warning about restroom access
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Brazil’s Bolsonaro picks evangelical for supreme court seat
(Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press)

More than 100 church-related abuse claims filed with DOJ
(Associated Press)

Ohio governor signs bill allowing medical workers and institutions with conscience-based objections to refuse to provide or refer health care services
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

Olympic athletes to be barred from Tokyo churches due to Covid
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Leaving the church in Germany: 'A liberation'
(Christoph Strack, Deutsche Welle)

German police raids against suspected Islamic extremists
(Associated Press)

German Interior Minister urges action to tackle anti-Roma discrimination
(Deutsche Welle)

The (Muslim) celebrity preacher phenomenon
(Traversing Tradition)

The Christian right is in decline, and it’s taking America with it
(Michelle Goldberg, The New York Times)

‘We cannot be scared:’ Some 2,000 rally against antisemitism in DC
(The Times of Israel)

Independent, charismatic churches getting new scrutiny, but do reporters get why people choose them?
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)

Fostering Christians who oppose Christian nationalism
(Doug Pagitt, Religion News Service)

Religious conservatives won the legal battle over COVID-19, but not the war
(Jenna Reinbold, Religion & Politics: Fit for Polite Company)

Bishops in Venezuela decry use of COVID-19 vaccines not recognized by WHO
(La Croix International)

Game changer: How mahjong helped Jewish and Asian Americans overcome racism
(Menachem Wecker, Religion News Service)

Nigerian education group proposes compulsory teaching of religion in schools
(Hassan Muaz, The Eagle Online)

First Amendment's religion clause cited by appeals court in dismissal of lawsuit against priest's funeral speech
(WTOL Newsroom)

“This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry
(Baha'i World News Service)

University of Maryland course on peace leaves lasting impact on students
(Baha'i World News Service)

The apartheid accusation against Israel is baseless – and agenda-driven
(Eugene Kontorovich, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Apartheid, the Green Line, and the Need to Overcome Palestinian Fragmentation
(Rania Muhareb, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

A Threshold Crossed Israeli Authorities and the Crimes of Apartheid and Persecution
(Report off 27 April 2021, Human Rights Watch)

Human Rights Watch responds: Reflections on apartheid and persecution in international law
(Clive Baldwin and Emilie Max, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Religious groups in Israel oppose surrogacy for homosexuals
(Claire Riobé, La Croix International)

Uncomfortable truths: how HRW errs in its definition of “Israeli apartheid”, what is missing, and what are the implications?
(Joshua Kern, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

LIVE STREAM, 14 July 2021 (1:45 EDT): Points of Light: Healing division by centering on human dignity for everyone everywhere
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies)

WEBINAR, 14 July 2021, (9AM New York/3PM Brussels): Interfaith Initiatives to Achieve the Agenda 2030 Environmental Goals
(EU & International Affairs office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the G20 Interfaith Forum, Ahead of the 2021 Italy G20 Summit Webinar Series)

Church Reporter , Vol. 6, 11 July 2021 - Newsletter for the English speaking members and friends of the Church Law Society
(Jiří Rajmund Tretera and Záboj Horák, eds., Church Law Society Prague – Brno – Olomouc – Stříbro)

Catholic Father reveals the spiritual state of Haiti after a president's assassination
(The Pillar)

South Africa legal group issues statement on recent civil unrest, asks religious groups to help heal the problem
(Legal Resources Centre, iAfrica)

South African Government drags its feet on legalising assisted suicide
(Drew Forrest, Daily Maverick)

South African churches' leaders appeal for calm after looting following jailing of former president
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Plaintiffs lack standing to challenge "Black Lives Matter" mural as Establishment Clause violation
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Plaintiff lacks standing to challenge Michigan covid order exemption for worship services
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Teacher who refused to address transgender students by preferred names loses Title VII suit
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Ex-music teacher who refused to follow Brownsburg Schools’ transgender name policy loses on religious discrimination claims
(Katie Stancombe, Indiana Lawyer)

Weekly Highlight #164: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: Wary Southern pastors; interfaith unity in Singapore; vaccine hesitancy in Zimbabwe
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

New survey shows many Indians preach respect but don’t practice it
(Bidisha Biswas, Foreign Policy)

India supreme court considers plea about targeting religion on social media
(The Times of India)

‘We can do anything’: the Indian girls’ movement fighting child marriage
(Neha Bhatt, The Guardian)

New directions: Global opportunities for expanding and coordinating religious freedom initiatives
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)

Algeria: More churches sealed by government
(Middle East Concern)

Webinar: Reminiscing the Past, Rethinking the Future
(YouTube Video, World Council of Churches)

Churches urge urgent climate action at COP 26
(Conference of European Churches)

Wichita delays vote on anti-discrimination ordinance
(Associated Press)

Appeals court says all hostile workplace claims by ministers are barred by ministerial exception
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

Despite Vatican protest, anti-homophobia bill survives hurdles in Italian senate
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Bishops say Cubans are starving for both ‘bread and freedom’
(John Lavenburg, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

U.S. bishops again urge House members to restore Hyde to spending bill
(Julie Asher, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Has New York become a place where prayer isn’t welcome?
(Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review)

Russian Orthodox leader says refusing vaccine is a sin
(Jeanne Leblay, La Croix International)

Siberian court orders Falun Gong movement banned
(Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty)

Long drawn-out case against Jehovah’s Witness ends with conviction
(Credo.Press, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Russian president attacks new Ukrainian church
(Religiina Pravda, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Fifth Jehovah’s Witness convicted in Rostov-on-Don
(Kavkazskii Uzel, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

ECHR urges Russia to allow same-sex marriages
(Interfax-Religion)

Russia won't follow ECHR recommendation on same-sex marriage - deputy head of Duma committee
(Interfax-Religion)

UK Foreign Office trains staff to spot religious persecution
(Abigail Frymann Rouch, The Tablet)

Intolerance of others based on race, religion should never be accepted
(Rummana Abid, Windor Star)

COVID-19: Church of England update
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

Church of England to apologise for medieval expulsion of Jews
(Josh Salisbury, Jewish News)

UK Parliamentary group removed provisions in its 'faith covenant' that prevent faith groups from proselytising during public services
(Megan Manson, National Secular Society)

Social Worker awarded damages in Strasbourg for unfair accusations of professional misconduct
(Charlotte Gilmartin, UK Human Rights Blog)

COVID-19: Guidance on weddings and civil partnerships from Step 4
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

Asia/Uzbekistan- The new law "On freedom of conscience and religious associations" clarifies what is meant by "mission"
(Agenzia Fides)

France requires "health passport" for bars, restaurants -- but not for attending Mass
(Jeanne Leblay, La Croix International)

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