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Monday, 24 May 2021

COVID-19 and religious freedom: Some comparative perspectives
(Javier Martínez-Torrón, Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)

Photos of the week: Buddha’s birthday; vaccine drives
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)

Something more than luck (on division and unity)
(James Christie, G20 Interfaith Forum Blog)

Two weeks in review, 10 – 23 May 2021
(Gail Lythgoe, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Prisoner whose beard was forcibly shaved seeks investigation
(Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press)

NYC mayor says antisemitic attackers ‘will be prosecuted’
(Associated Press)

Romania’s biggest Catholic service offers faith, vaccines
(Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru, Associated Press)

UNESCO exhibit in Venice focuses on rebuilding Mosul sites
(Colleen Barry, Associated Press)

Another monumental Christ statue being built in Brazil
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

When it comes to pot, most pastors are out of step with the communities they serve
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)

Pakistan: Government attempts to 'Islamize' mainstream curriculum
(S. Khan, Deutsche Welle)

The decline of Christianity in Pakistan
(Kamran Chaudhry, Union of Catholic Asian News)

Pension discrimination could cost Muslim Brits $18bn
(Arab News)

British Jews fear antisemitism has risen to unprecedented heights after Gaza protests
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Law and religion round-up – 23rd May
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)

Cuomo orders state police to increase patrols around synagogues amid spike in anti-Semitic crimes
(Brittany Bernstein, National Review)

Now progressives are whitewashing anti-Semitic attacks
(David Harsanyi, National Review)

My fellow Hindus sued me for raising alarms about Hindu supremacy
(Sunita Viswanath, Religion News Service Opinion)

'God Bless the USA Bible' creates 'toxic mix,' say critics who call it a 'Trump Bible'
(Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times)

Russian Orthodox leader repeats Moscow's rejection of Ukrainian church
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Protestants' request to assign church building to them turned down (Russia)
(Fontanka, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Putin notes Patriarch Kirill's contribution to strengthening traditional values in congratulatory telegram
(Interfax-Religion)

Russian Foreign Ministry rejects USA accusations of non-observing religious freedom
(Interfax-Religion)

“Net zero”, church heating, and the consistory courts
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

Christians celebrate Pentecost worldwide as Pope Francis calls for their unity and rejection of ideologies
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Pope prays for China, Congo, appeals for peace in Colombia
(Junno Arocho Esteves, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Freedom of religion or freedom for religion?
(Haldun Gülalp, Open Democracy)

Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Catholic social teaching and Islamophobia (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Jordan Denari Duffner, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Confronting christian Islamophobia (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Todd Green, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Finding common ground between Muslims and Christians in the United States (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Feisal Abdul Rauf, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Inclusive secularism, Muslim atheists, and the Christian nation myth (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Andrew Fiala, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Is religious freedom an instrument of national unity in America today? (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Islamophobia, anti-blackness, and the challenges of healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Tazeen M. Ali, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Muslims and Christians have many battles to fight together (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Muqtedar Khan, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

When it comes to religion and politics, race trumps (Responding to: Healing Muslim-Christian relations in the United States)
(Engy Abdelkader, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

8 Christians killed, church burned down during attack in Nigeria
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)

India: Tribal Christians denied food over their faith
(Bijay Kumar Minj, Eurasia Review)

Catholic doctrine preserves the life of LGBT members of the Church
(Autumn Jones, Catholic News Agency)

Sunday, 23 May 2021

WEBINAR SERIES, 24 April to 23 May 2021: CIGA Ramadan Webinar Series
(Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA))

STREAMING 15-23 May 2021: What WWII-Era Scandinavia Can Teach Us About Solidarity Across Religions
(Solidarity Sabbath 2021)

Saturday, 22 May 2021

ONLINE EVENT, 21-22 May 2021: Thrive & Cultivate Summit '21: A mental health event for church leaders
(ChurchCommunications.com)

Friday, 21 May 2021

Alabama will now allow yoga in its public schools (but students can't say 'namaste')
(Bill Chappell, National Public Radio)

Alabama ends 28-year ban on yoga in schools
(Arden Dier, Newser)

Alabama overturns ban of yoga in schools that cited Hinduism connection
(Jon Jackson, Newsweek)

WEBINAR, 21 May 2021 (12PM EDT): Religious Soft Power in Russian Foreign Policy: A Conversation with Robert C. Blitt
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Mosque razed in BJP-ruled Indian state, Muslim body to move court
(Aljazeera)

In Europe's 'secular capital,’ some Berliners are finding solace in religion
(Giulia Brabetz and Ken Chitwood, Religion Unplugged)

Jerusalem unrest exposes the brittleness of Israeli sovereignty over Palestinians
(Omar H. Rahman, The National Interest)

Buddhist monks in Myanmar split over coup
(The Japan Times)

UN addresses Gaza attacks
(Zaheena Rasheed, Linah Alsaafin and Usaid Siddiqui, Aljazeera)

Ghana businessman argues religious values are impeding Ghana's economic growth
(Ghana MMA)

Perspective: Tide may be turning toward religious exemptions from vaccine mandates
(Richard Foltin, Freedom Forum Institute)

9th Circuit: Denial of invocation spot to Satanic Temple was OK
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

6th Circuit rejects Free Exercise challenge to corporal punishment limitations
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

ISIS supporter pleads guilty to planning Ohio synagogue attack
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Ohio man pleads guilty to providing material support to ISIS and attempting to commit an attack at a Toledo-area synagogue
(Northern District of Ohio, U.S. Department of Justice)

Virginia Muslim politician sues over lynching threat
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Muslim advocates, Qasim Rashid sue over Twitter lynching threats
(Muslim Advocates)

Call for repeal of legal decrees that drive religious freedom violations in Cuba
(CSW: Everyone Free to Believe)

Physicians for Human Rights condemns the mass atrocities and escalating violence against civilians in Mindat, Chin State, Myanmar, and calls for international response
(Alexa Lamanna, Physicians for Human Rights)

Rumors about South African government considering polyandry policy are only rumors
(Andisiwe Makinana, TimesLIVE)

Sweden's largest denomination, in an open letter, proclaims itself 'transgender'
(Michael Foust, Christian Headlines)

Baylor University recognizes first-ever LGBTQ student group
(John Paluska, Christian Headlines)

Christian college to Biden administration: Don't force us to violate our religious beliefs
(Catholic News Agency)

Pope Francis calls for global prayer for peace in the Holy Land
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)

Christians in Northern Ireland concerned about push for vague 'conversion therapy' ban
(Catholic News Agency)

US bishops promote prayer octave for China
(Catholic News Agency)

Charity is fundamental to politics, Pope Francis tells youth
(Catholic News Agency)

American Christians help fund thousands of bomb shelters to protect Israelis from Hamas attacks
(Emily Wood, The Christian Post)

US seeing wave of 'textbook anti-Semitism' amid Israel-Gaza tensions
(Yael Halon, Fox News)

Los Angeles police investigating brawl as antisemitic hate crime
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)

Hong Kong bishop-designate: Dialogue good, religious freedom important
(Catholic News Service)

Our first look at how Pompeo and Blinken see religious freedom differently
(Judd Birdsall, Christianity Today)

Rockets, Riots, Sermons, and Soccer: Christian Views on the Conflict in Gaza and Israel
(Jayson Casper, Christianity Today)

Religions for Peace convenes global inter-religious webinar on strengthening inter-religious education
(Pietro Bartoli, Religions for Peace)

Toronto school launches Charter challenge arguing public health order to close schools breaches freedom of religion
(Mariah Sorrouh, Sachem.ca)

The gift of our world: Faith and environmental stewardship
(JoAnne Wadsworth, G20 Interfaith Forum Blog)

2021 ACLARS conference plenaries: Law, religion, and the family in Kenya
(JoAnne Wadsworth, G20 Interfaith Forum Blog)

Suit on misrepresentations in settling clergy sex abuse claims is dismissed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Court denies injunction against HUD's Fair Housing Act interpretation of sex discrimination
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

How an upcoming Supreme Court decision on ‘religious freedom’ could undermine religious freedom
(Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons and David Key, Baptist News Global)

Supreme Court’s next abortion case could be a pro-life turning point
(David Crary and Jill Colvin, Christianity Today)

Religious liberty vs. LGBTQ rights: Supreme Court will soon rule in case affecting both
(Asma T. Uddin and Andrew Lewis, USA Today)

First woman to become Spanish Protestant representative before the State
(Evangelical Focus)

Panel says faith community must lead slavery reparations
(Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press)

California ends litigation with agreement to lift all COVID restrictions on houses of worship
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

Franciscan leaders urge ‘boldness’ by U.S. to end violence in Holy Land
(Catholic News Service)

Episode 18: Did the Church Just Celebrate the Defeat of Communism by Embracing Socialism? (podcast)
(National Review)

Xavier Becerra spearheads unscientific, anti-religious policy at Biden’s HHS
(Matt Bowman, National Review)

Rescinding the Muslim ban is not enough
(Safaa Aly, The Regulatory Review)

Why Muslim governments are giving China a free pass on its abuses against Uyghurs
(Annelle Sheline and Giorgio Cafiero, Business Insider)

Hearing mulls 2022 Winter Olympic boycott over China human rights record
(Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service)

Catholic News Agency looks at GetReligion (including why Catholics still care about news)
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)

Mainstream press shrugs at Biden's Notre Dame snub for upcoming graduation rite
(Clemente Lisi, GetReligion)

Refusal to register a religious community: Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)

COVID-19: unexpected choral clampdown
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

Separation of church and state looks different through the eyes of minorities, BJC speaker says
(Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global)

Texas judge’s courtroom invocations unconstitutional, court says
(Sylvia Carignan, Bloomberg Law)

Argentine lawyers take legal action against restrictions on Mass attendance
(Giselle Vargas, Angelus)

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