Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 26 August 2019
Can a religious school fire a gay teacher? It's complicated.
(Julie Moreau, NBC News)
Trump appeals judge creates religious exemption from state anti-discrimination law: Confirmed judges, confirmed fears
(Elliot Mincberg, People for the American Way)
Education Week: Challenges to religious freedom and what can be done
(Emma Benson, The Daily Universe)
Ministerial exception is a necessary safeguard for our rights of conscience
(Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter)
Ukraine church steps out of Moscow’s shadow, angering Putin and allies
(James Marson, Market Watch)
Judge overrules lower court's decision for Jehovah's Witness
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)
When swimming as a Muslim woman becomes a political act
(Rowaida Abdelaziz, Huffington Post)
‘In God We Trust’ in South Dakota schools — and what comes next
(Asma T. Uddin, Religious Freedom Center, Freedom Forum Institute)
Nations are stronger when they support families, religious pluralism, President Nelson tells world leaders on tour
(Tad Walch, Deseret News)
Religious leaders urge U.S. to keep refugee resettlement program
(Catholic News Service)
Kandhamal ‘growing in faith’ 11 years after India’s worst anti-Christian violence
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The Latest: India’s Modi bars opposition from Kashmir visit
(Associated Press)
Exploring the intersection of sex, consent and chastity at the nation’s Christian colleges
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News InDepth)
Inside the quiet effort to unravel religious freedom protections in Washington
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News InDepth)
Why some Christians 'love the meanest parts' of Trump
(Emma Green, The Atlantic)
2020 hopefuls are talking transgender rights, signaling a political shift on the issue
(Philip Elliott, Time)
US bishops should drop everything and focus on preventing schism
(Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter)
Can religion save us from a global environmental crisis?
(Erica Evans, Deseret News InDepth)
Latin American bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest
(Lise Alves, National Catholic Reporter)
Can Jesus close the wage gap? Inside Hillsong's Instagram-fueled women's movement
(Hayley Phelan, Elle)
Mexican archbishops appeal for protection of women
(Amina Lahmar, La Croix International)
Patriarch beckons exiled Greek Orthodox Christians to return
(Amina Lahmar, La Croix International)
Is 'Queer Eye' more Christian than most Christians? Some folks say yes
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Tourism to Israel is up, and it's obviously because of President Trump, right? Well, let's talk about that ...
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
Judge upholds New York law outlawing religious exemptions to vaccinations required for kids in school or day care
(Anna Sanders, New York Daily News)
3rd Circuit upholds Pennsylvania legislative prayer policy
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Poroshenko warns of ongoing attacks on Ukrainian army, language, faith
(Interfax-Religion)
Sunday, 25 August 2019
Insights ... the high price successful working women pay
(Torsten Bell, The Guardian)
God or Government: What an economy of “nones" may mean for our future
(Kelly Hanlon, Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute)
The Nones: Education without divinity or selfhood
(R. J. Snell, Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute)
Israel faces a possible turning point on 17th of September, with religion at the heart of it
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
Trembling before Democracy: How Israel’s religious-secular conflict has upended its political system
(Vivian Bercovici, Commentary)
Who’s running in Israel’s September elections, explained
(Marcy Oster, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
As U.S. Jews cool to Israel, Evangelicals flock there as tourists
(Tom Gjelten, NPR)
Is it OK to pray for President Donald Trump’s defeat?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
Saturday, 24 August 2019
UK: This crucial battle over pharmacists’ freedom of conscience
(Philippa Taylor, The Conservative Woman)
World’s oldest living bishop, who is uncle of Chile’s president, accused of abuse
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
103-year-old archbishop in Chile accused of historical sexual abuse
(Augustine Passilly (with AFP), La Croix International)
Concerning that 'prominent' 'Mormon' 'bishop' peeping around at a ladies dressing room
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, 22 August
(United Nations)
First International Day For Victims of Anti-Religious Violence
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(United Nations General Assembly Resolution)
August 22 designated as day to honor victims of religious violence around the world
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
EU and UN pay tribute to victims of violence based on religion
(Evangelical Focus)
UN day for violence victims stresses religious tolerance
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
A day to resolve to fight religious persecution
(Sean Nelson, The Daily Signal)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (Facebook video)
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (Facebook video)
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (Facebook video)
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
USCIRF statement on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Thomas Farr on The Weekend Answer to discuss Second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
(Religious Freedom Institute)
Is a new centrist coalition possible? Don’t underestimate the Vatican’s power In Italian politics
(Clemente Lisi, GetReligion)
Friday Five: RNS staff hirings, LA Times death, Messiah Trump, Pete Buttigieg's faith, Chick-fil-A
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
A federal court strikes a powerful blow for free speech and religious freedom
(David French, National Review)
Petitions of the week (including suit seeking monetary damages against federal employee under RFRA)
(Aurora Barnes, SCOTUSblog)
Ukraine accuses Russia of religious discrimination
(Religiia v Ukraine, Russia Religion News)
How the Supreme Court’s sex discrimination cases could affect hundreds of faith-based colleges
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
Mexican bishop says criminal groups ‘seeking an exit,’ urges dialogue
(David Agren, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Peruvian bishops launch anti-corruption course after string of government scandals
(Elise Harris, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
To mind or not to mind the cross? On the Bladensburg Cross case (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Asim Jusic, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The Cross case and religious liberty and equality (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Thomas C. Berg, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The Christian privilege of the Bladensburg Cross decision (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Caroline Mala Corbin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The Bladensburg Cross case: Confusion in the court? (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Ilana Hirschberg, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Religious symbols in a pluralistic society (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Sune Lægaard, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Reflections from Europe on the Bladensburg Cross case (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Stjin Smet, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Competing visions of America in Maryland (Responding to: Can a religious symbol serve a primarily secular purpose?)
(Anton Sorkin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Texas law barring non-clergy from officiating weddings upheld as constitutional
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Printer who nixed gay pride shirt goes to Ky. Supreme Court
(Dylan Lovan, Associated Press)
Buttigieg making faith-based appeal to voters in 2020 bid
(Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press)
Explosion in Iraq near Shiite mosque kills 3, wounds dozens
(Murtada Faraj, Associated Press)
All in Sri Lanka enjoy religious freedom unlike some Asian countries: UN Expert
(Lahiru Pothmulla, Daily Mirror)
Indian priest, five nuns accused of defaming dismissed nun
(Catholic News Service)
Podcast thinking: Millions of Americans have decided that 'religious' equals 'Republican'
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Pennsylvania House wins appeal in atheist prayer-policy suit
(Marc Levy, Associated Press)
Friday, 23 August 2019
What conservative pastors didn't say after El Paso
(Emma Geen, The Atlantic)
EVENT, 23 August 2019: Religious Liberty for All
(Sutherland Institute, Salt Lake City, UT)
Vinu Aram on religious responsibility and climate change
(Deutsche Welle)
Summary judgment in the consistory courts
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Edinburgh city council delays decision on voting rights for school board religious reps
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Anti-Semitic beliefs grow among Evangelicals
(Ari Feldman, Forward)
USCIRF statement on UN report of “genocidal intent” by Burmese military in sexual violence against Rohingya Muslims and others
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Bishops welcome proposed rule to protect rights of religious employers
(Catholic News Service)
Bishops ‘raise their voice’ for the Amazon, as fires rage in Brazil
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
AP Analysis: Trump’s ‘disloyal’ jab may boost base, not Jews
(Jill Colvin and Elana Schor, Associated Press)
Divided 8th Circuit revives videographers' claims against filming gay weddings
(Nate Robson, The National Law Journal)
Gay pride T-shirt case going before Kentucky Supreme Court
(Associated Press)
UN chief urges world to stamp out religious persecution
(Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press)
India’s ‘patriotism pop’ songs urge Hindus to claim Kashmir
(Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press)
Italian populist mixes religious symbols with his politics
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)
Jewish groups speaking out against Trump immigration policy
(Sophia Tareen, Associated Press)
The Billy Graham Rule goes to court
(David Roach, Christianity Today)
Deputy sheriff sues over refusal to accommodate his practice of the "Billy Graham Rule"
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Mistrial for Oregon man refusing to pay taxes since 1999: 'I'm not going to fund the death of kids'
(Lindsay Nadrich, KGW8)
Hung jury in pro-life tax objector's trial
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
V.P. Mike Pence talks trade, reelection, religion during Utah visit
(Lisa Riley Roche and Dennis Romboy, Deseret News)
Column: Bucking federal policy, California court blocks church attack on abortion coverage
(Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times)
Reform leader Gilad Kariv wants to be the first non-Orthodox rabbi in Israel’s parliament
(Sam Sokol, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Challenge to California order requiring health plan abortion coverage is unsuccessful
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
9th Circuit dismisses inmate’s case, says Nevada prisons now appear to be treating Humanists equitably
(Michelle Rindels, The Nevada Independent)
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