Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 11 November 2019
Netanyahu, Liberman locked in ultimate battle
(Ben Caspit, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Cardinal: Interfaith dialogue heals wounded world
(Islamic Republic News Agency)
'We are mothers, not veiled women' (Controversial Paris protest attended by some with links to extremist groups)
(Wolf Besmond de Senneville, La Croix International)
Egypt's Sephardim explore Jewish roots in quest for Spanish citizenship
(Marc Espanol, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
#OnceGay coverage by NBC misses a vital Bethel connection
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Deportation of suspected 'IS' fighters forces Germany to take action
(Austin Davis, Natalia Smolentceva, Deutsche Welle)
The so-called media’s war on religious freedom
(David Harsanyi, National Review)
British Parliament approves regulations extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Persecution of non-Orthodox believers in separatist Ukrainian regions
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Decision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal
(Catholic News Agency)
How the US military has embraced growing religious diversity
(Heavy)
A report from the religious liberty front lines
(Mark David Hall, Christianity Today)
Indian court gives disputed religious site to Hindus in landmark ruling
(Nigam Prusty, Suchitra Mohanty, Mayank Bhardwaj, Reuters)
Black Panther actress links life, faith, depression, acting – while reporters miss ties that bind
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Catholic Bishops call for ‘full strength’ of church to fight gun violence
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
India's Supreme Court awards disputed Ayodhya site to Hindus
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Ayodhya verdict explained in one minute
(BBC News)
Bishops reject funding hike for USCCB, for now
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Ayodhya judgement: Hindu majoritarianism is a fact in India
(Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed, South Asia Monitor)
Islamic Organisation Secy attends interfaith meet post Ayodhya verdict
(Prachi Mankani, Republic World)
Law and religion round-up – 10th November
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Palestinian Authority officially recognizes evangelical group
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Francis accepts resignation of outspoken head of Abuja Archdiocese
(La Croix International)
India’s Supreme Court clears way for a Hindu temple at country’s most disputed religious site
(Joanna Slater, The Washington Post)
Rwandan Catholic priest finally cleared of genocide
(Laurent Larcher, La Croix International)
As NZ votes on euthanasia bill, here is a historical perspective on a ‘good death’
(Catherine Abou-Nemeh, The Conversation)
Cultivating the good in our 'mass of habits'
(Martin Marty, Sightings: The University of Chicago Divinity School)
India-Pakistan religious diplomacy amid bilateral acrimony
(C Uday Bhaska, South Asia Monitor)
Myanmar: Buddhists fight violence against Muslims with flower power
(Emily Fishbein, Los Angeles Times)
Pakistani Sikhs urge India to facilitate access to Dera Baba Nanak Gurdwara
(Haseem uz Zaman, Geo TV)
Cultivating the good in our 'mass of habits'
(Martin E. Martyu, Sightings: The University of Chicago Divinity School)
Sunday, 10 November 2019
‘Paving way for interfaith harmony,’ US and UN welcome Kartarpur Corridor opening
(Hindustan Times)
Muslim, Jewish, Christian clergy meet at ecology symposium
(Herald Malaysia Online)
Thousands to take part in interfaith events to promote religious unity across the UK
(Heather Preston, Premier)
EVENT, 10 November 2019: Confronting the Church's Crisis: Leading Lay Voices on the Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Church
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
EVENT, 10-11 November 2019: Rabbinc Judaism and its Contexts
(The University of Chicago Divinity School)
Saturday, 9 November 2019
November 9th, 1989: Unanswered questions and legacy — Analysis
(Richard Rousseau, Eurasia Review)
From cultural persecution to illegal organ harvesting in Xinjiang: Why is Muslim world silent?
(Ayjaz Wani, Observer Research Foundation)
Friday, 8 November 2019
Federal judge delays execution of “Texas Seven” prisoner over claims of religious discrimination
(Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune)
Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to six years for ‘extremism’ in Russia
(Isabel Gorst, Irish Times)
National Abortion Federation appoints Episcopal priest as president and CEO
(Kayla Koslosky, Christian Headlines)
UN’s top court says it has jurisdiction in terror financing and discrimination case brought by Ukraine against Russia
(Mike Corder, Associated Press)
Mexico farm town buries 3 of 9 slain Americans
(Peter Orsi, Associated Press)
USCIRF commends House recognition of Armenian genocide
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Labour MP deselected for backing parents over LGBT teaching in schools
(The Christian Institute)
Friday Five: Mexico massacre, German Catholics, Christian contraception, John Crist, wild shot
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
3 mothers, 6 children slaughtered near Mexican settlement with Utah ties
(Pat Reavy, Deseret News)
How Mexico’s cartel wars shattered American Mormons’ wary peace
(Kevin Sieff, The Washington Post)
Massacre of U.S. citizens puts spotlight on Mormon community with deep roots in Mexico
(Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times)
After Mormon family’s terror in Mexico, a message emerges: No one is safe
(Azam Ahmed, The New York Times)
Stay or go? Residents of Mexican town struggle with fear after massacre
(Peter Orsi, Associated Press)
More on the Massacre of US Citizens in Mexico
(ICLRS, Religlaw)
At least 9 U.S. citizens die in cartel attack in north Mexico
(Mark Stevenson, Associated Presss, Deseret News)
More on the Massacre of US Citizens in Mexico
(Religlaw)
Total signs agreement for $111 million Notre Dame donation
(Associated Press)
Mexico killing highlights confusion over Mormon groups
(Brady McCombs, Associated Press)
English cardinal: Priests would die rather than break seal of confession
(Simon Caldwell, Catholic News Service)
Religious-freedom voters will vote Trump
(Wesley J. Smith, National Review)
Trump reverses Obama’s anti-religious decree
(Russell Moore, Wall Street Journal)
Bangladesh's child marriage problem is the world's human trafficking crisis
(Corinne Redfern, Foreign Policy)
Jehovah's Witness in Tomsk receives excessive punishments
(Taiga.info, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
The forgotten mass destruction of Jewish homes during ‘Kristallnacht’
(Wolf Gruner, The Conversation`)
India’s court set to deliver verdict on temple dispute
(Associated Press)
Iraqi spiritual leader warns of ‘great risks’ from protests
(Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press)
France reopens contested Jewish tomb in east Jerusalem
(Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press)
Religion and urban planning: Challenges and possibilities
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
How should religion be considered in urban planning? (Responding to: Religion and urban planning: Challenges and possibilities)
(Chris Ives and Chris Elisara, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
In search of common ground: building relationships in the field of religion and planning (Responding to: Religion and urban planning: Challenges and possibilities)
(Richard Gale, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Los Angeles Times writes nice story about jail chaplains, with a few eyebrow-raising word choices
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
Decline of Icelandic Church: Scandals and controversy lead to mass exodus
(Sam O'Donnell, The Reykjavík Grapevine)
New stay of execution for Buddhist inmate over access to chaplain
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
When religion tangles with tax law: things to consider (podcast)
(Kathy Larsen, Bloomberg Tax)
State false advertising ban does not apply to Catholic schools
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
USCIRF condemns Turkish air strikes on Sinjar
(The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Urban gentrification and temple agency in Shanghai (Responding to: Religion and urban planning: Challenges and possibilities)
(Weishan Huang, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
When jail chaplains are volunteers, some faiths are more present than others
(Leila Miller, Los Angeles Times)
Meet the Hispanic evangelical minister challenging ‘AOC’
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Judge dismisses Morrisey’s lawsuit against Diocese; refers to state Supreme Court
(The Intelligencer)
Wisconsin governor returns ‘holiday tree’ name to evergreen
(Todd Richmond, Associated Press)
The paradox of pluralism: What do we mean by ‘religion’?
(Jack Miles, Commonweal)
Petitions of the week (conscience exemption to the contraceptive-coverage mandate)
(Andrew Hamm, SCOTUS blog)
RFI president and executive vice president speak at conference on Christianity and national security
(Religious Freedom Institute)
Indonesia wants ‘halal tourism.’ But some want to wrestle pigs.
(Richard C. Paddock, The New York Times)
Meet the Hispanic evangelical minister challenging ‘AOC’
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Uzbekistan: Haj pilgrims face state control, bribery, blacklists
(Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service)
US Latinos are no longer majority-Catholic, here’s why
(Alejandra Molina, Associated Press)
Thursday, 7 November 2019
Teacher-led prayer: Unconstitutional but appropriate?
(Benjamin Marcus, Religious Freedom Center, Freedom Forum Institute)
Sentence for leader of Tomsk Jehovah's Witnesses consistent with current Russian law - Peskov
(Interfax-Religion)
Russian foreign minister complains of American involvement in Ukrainian church affairs
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Suspended Vatican official’s former diocesan offices raided in Argentina
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The high cost of change: Repression under Saudi Crown Prince tanishes reforms
(Human Rights Watch)
Mongolian Buddhism: Under the shadow of the CCP
(Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter)
Germany: Imams will have to prove they speak the language
(Deutsche Welle)
Esther Mombo says African Christianity is 'young and vibrant,' but needs to listen to its women
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Turkmenistan: Two new conscientious objector jailings
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
Ukrainian official has positive view of religious conditions
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
A new chain of Christian pregnancy centers will provide a controversial service: Contraception
(Sarah Pulliam Bailey, The Washington Post)
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus
(Haley McEwen, The Conversation)
European bishops mark 30th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
(Catholic News Service)
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