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Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Central Africans should not be denied right to vote based on their faith
(Anurima Bhargava and Tony Perkins, The Globe Post)

Some congregations are in conflict about the coronavirus pandemic
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)

How cannabis (accidentally) helped reopen churches during the COVID pandemic
(Chris Roberts, Forbes)

Judge denies request that would have allowed 3 Christian schools to reopen in Oregon
(Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian)

Oregon's COVID-19 limits on religious schools upheld
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Happy birthday to Ganesh? How 'present' is Kamala's Hindu past?
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)

Religion and America’s Presidential election
(Brian J. Grim, Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)

Political conventions show how religion is playing a role in campaigns
(Tom Gjelten, National Public Radio)

‘Dangerous levels of contempt’: Trump deploys a convention to attack Dems on religion
(Gabby Orr, Politico)

Classrooms under fire: Yemen’s warring parties launched 380 attacks impacting schools, report finds
(Elizabeth Hagedorn, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)

Iran’s coronavirus death toll hits 20,000 as nation braces for more
(Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Syria could have 2 million cases of coronavirus by Aug. 31
(Judi Dalati, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)

Lebanon returns to lockdown after post-explosion surge in virus
(Al-Monitor: Lebanon Pulse)

Coronavirus cases in Israel top 100,000
(Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Why freedom of religion will likely not trump public health interests in Australia with a future COVID-19 vaccine
(Renae Barker, The Conversation)

Latin America’s evangelical churches hard hit by pandemic
(Associated Press)

Monday, 24 August 2020

Articles of interest - 24 August 2020
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Religion Photos of the Week - 22 August 2020
(Kit Doyle, Religion News Service)

UN urges eradicating causes of violence against religion
(Robin Gomes, Herald Malaysia)

Joint NGO statement on Iraq to commemorate International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(Religious Freedom Institute)

Bitter Winter for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

14 killed, 75 wounded in bomb attacks in south Philippines
(Jim Gomez, Associated Press)

14 killed in Jolo twin bombings in southern Philippines
(Al Jazeera)

Families confront New Zealand mosque shooter at sentencing
(Nick Perry, Associated Press)

Spirit breaking: On mosque rectification and cultural genocide
(Matthew Omolesky, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

Old news in Turkey: What does Islam teach about turning Christian churches into mosques?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)

Quebec’s mistreatment of faith groups during the COVID lockdown draws Cardinal’s ire
(Peter Stockland, Convivium: Canada's Premier Hub for Faith in Common Life)

ZOOM EVENT, 24 August 2020 (11AM EDT): The COVID-19 Emergency in Sri Lanka: Strengths and Challenges
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Black Christians have lived out their faith by fighting for voting access
(Esau McCaulley, The Washington Post)

Religious literacy
(Elizabeth Redden, Inside Higher Ed)

Survey says US college students learn less about religion
(Luis Andres Henao, Sight Magazine)

Voices from Cuba: Ricardo Fernández Izaguirre
(FoRB in Full: A blog by CSW)

Bans on religious funeral ceremonies further expanded
(Wang Yichi, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

Summary judgment denied in rastafarian's Title VII "failure to accommodate" claim
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Establishment Clause challenge to BLM mural dismissed for lack of standing
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

11th Circuit invalidates school's rule on transgender bathroom assignments
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Victory! Federal court rules Florida school must treat transgender students equally including access to restrooms
(Press Release, Lambda Legal)

Suspect arrested after assault on Jewish leader in Austria
(Associated Press)

BJC brief: Applying nondiscrimination laws to contracting faith-based organizations protects religious liberty
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)

The answer by the lake: Faith in nuclear disarmament (Responding to: Keeping faith in nuclear disarmament)
(Jonathan Frerichs, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)

Clergy and officials in confrontations in Belarus
(Credo.Press, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Church-State friction tests "symphony" model
(Andrei Melnikov, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Lukashenko urges clergy to stay out of politics
(Interfax-Religion)

Uzbekistan: Restrictions remain in draft new religion law
(Mushfig Bayram, Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)

New COVID-19 legislation and guidance: to 29 August
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

Aerosols and droplets in church – breathing, speaking, shouting and singing
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

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

Korean reconciliation process led by churches links 'history and memory'
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

South Africa: Massive fire engulfs historic Durban mosque
(Al Jazeera)

As hair discrimination bans grow, New York City seeks public comment on proposed rule
(Helen E. Tuttle, E. Meaghan Clayton, The National Law Review)

The role of the United States in the revitalization of the international human rights project
(Michael Farris and Elyssa Koren, Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute)

The U.K. government to lead the efforts to engage faith and belief leaders in ending sexual violence in conflict
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)

Conversion Therapy laws and religious freedom
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)

Submission on anti-discrimination amendment (religious freedoms and equality) bill 2020
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)

Submission on Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020
(Alex Deagon, Freedom for Faith)

Islamic Law: is it relevant in the post modern world?
(Global Village Space)

The role of religion in Trump's presidency so far: An interactive timeline
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)

Trump ‘honored’ by praise as ‘pro-gay president,’ after support from bishops on transgender and conscience policy
(Catholic News Agency)

US bishops praise Trump administration for pro-life aid policy
(Catholic News Agency)

Obama and Harris tout values, faith, unity at Democratic National Convention
(Catholic News Agency)

Democrats embrace interfaith America, while a few DNC caucuses cut 'under God' from pledge
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)

All-religion meeting by khap vows to work for uniting Indian society
(Times of India)

UN on religious persecution in India: ‘solidarity with victims important’
(The Catholic Universe)

These Americans came to India to deepen their faith. They’ve been detained, quarantined and prosecuted.
(Joanna Slater and Niha Masih, The Washington Post)

Be guarantors of social dialogue and peace in our country (Spanish)
(Movimiento Productivo Argentino)

Emblematic decision of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on the abuse of religious power (Portuguese)
(Marcelo Aith, Conexão Tocantins)

Speech by the President of Colombia on the national day of religious freedom -- 4 July (Spanish)
(Presidencia de la República de Colombia)

Interior Ministry will characterize cases of victims of violence due to religion or belief in Colombia (Spanish)
(Ministerio del Interior)

A radical German program promised a fresh start to Yazidi survivors of ISIS captivity. But some women are still longing for help
(Kristen Chick, Time)

Estonia’s ‘holy forests’ threatened by demand for biofuels
(National Geographic)

What is religious freedom? (Portuguese)
(Julie Machado, Observador)

Harris vs. the Knights of Columbus
(Adam O'Neal, The Wall Street Journal)

Ukrainian Catholics in US provide aid to victims of Ukraine floods
(Perry West, Catholic News Agency)

Saturday, 22 August 2020

Turkey slams Greece over statement on conversion of Kariye Museum into mosque
(Hürriyet Daily News)

Friday, 21 August 2020

Groups: Muslim detainees at Miami facility are served pork
(Associated Press)

ICE denies claims of forcing Muslim detainees to eat pork
(Michelle La Rosa, Catholic News Agency)

Religious freedom organization urges European governments and citizens to boycott firm providing China with technology used for repression
(Forum for Religious Freedom Europe)

Jewish News leads call for MPs to pressure China over Uighurs
(Mathilde Frot, Jewish News)

Marking the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)

Commemorating the victims of violent religious persecution
(Jeremy Barker, Religious Freedom Institute)

Remembering victims of religious violence
(Lela Gilbert & Arielle Del Turco, Real Clear Religion)

August 22: A day to remember victims of violence based on religion
(Zenit: The World Seen from Rome)

USCIRF calls for action on UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Another former Byzantine church in Turkey to be reconverted into a mosque
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Archbishop Elpidophoros decries Turkish decision to convert another former church into mosque
(Ekathimerini)

Istanbul’s Kariye Museum regains original mosque status
(Daily Sabah)

Turkey converts another former Istanbul church into a mosque
(Al Jazeera)

ONLINE EVENT, 21 August 2020: The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Zoom webinar
(The Coalition for Genocide Response)

Schools looking for space could turn to churches to host classes – doing so has a rich history
(Andrew Barnes, The Conversation)

Worshipers lack standing to sue synagogue picketers
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Oregon state law overrides county limit on zoning for mosque
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

McDonald's franchisee settles EEOC religious discrimination suit
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

McDonald’s franchisor settles EEOC religious discrimination suit
(U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Negligence claims against anti-gay church and pastor should not be dismissed under anti-SLAPP law
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Arkansas governor, lawmakers unveil hate crimes proposal
(Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press)

After spate of mass killings, Colombia’s bishops call for end to violence
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Case of 10-year-old’s abortion in Brazil further polarizes the country
(Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

DOJ: Religious school student wrongly excluded from program
(Lisa Rathke, Associated Press)

EP dialogue seminar: COVID-19 – implications for the future
(Conference of European Churches)

COVID-19 Coronavirus: legislation and guidance
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)

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