Law and Religion Headlines
Friday, 5 July 2019
Third criminal conviction of Jehovah's Witness this year
(Mediazona, Russia Religion News)
Hate thy neighbour: When American evangelicals fall out
(The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
The Church’s role in modern Europe: an interview with Cardinal Jozef De Kesel
(New Europe)
‘Politics is not for women,’ leading religious Zionist rabbi says
(Marcy Oster, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The dramatic religious landscape of Iceland's history
(William Hamblin & Daniel Peterson, Deseret News Faith)
What rising anti-Muslim bias could mean for the future of religious freedom
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News Faith)
Comply or defy? Catholic schools navigate LGBTQ issues
(Natalie Sachmechi, Forbes)
West Virginia prosecutor says diocese resisting transparency
(Associated Press)
Washington state bishops call for ‘comprehensive immigration reform’
(Catholic News Service)
Putin asks Italy to help restoring ties with EU, meets Pope
(Giada Zampano, Associated Press)
SCOTUS amicus briefs supporting Title VII coverage of LGBTQ discrimination now available
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
VA to allow religious symbols at facilities
(Tal Axelrod, The Hill)
VA issues new policies on religious literature and symbols at VA facilities
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Christian wins appeal after being thrown off social work course
(The Guardian)
Britain's Appeals Court: Christian social work student improperly suspended for anti-gay Facebook postings
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Appeals court puts Trump abortion restrictions on hold again
(Gene Johnson, Associated Press)
9th Circuit en banc temporarily reinstates injunctions on Trump Administration family planning rules
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
2nd Circuit gives broad reading to allow late filing of asylum application
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Confrontation clause satisfied even though Muslim witness had face partly covered
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Millions in Indian state of Assam dealing with 'xenophobic climate'
(Faizan Hashmi, Urdu Point)
Americans would rather talk about religion than politics during the holiday. Here's why
(Matthew Brown, Deseret News Faith)
Fighting religious persecution in China one violator at a time
(Tenzin Dorjee and Gary L. Bauer, The Hill)
Thursday, 4 July 2019
Our Declaration
(Joshua Feigelson, University of Chicago Divinity School: Sightings)
Headlines hiatus continues: See lists on the website!
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies [ICLRS], J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University)
Headlines hiatus continues: See lists on the website!
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies [ICLRS], J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University)
Headlines hiatus continues: See lists on the website!
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies [ICLRS], J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University)
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
Citing new Supreme Court ruling, VA to allow religious displays at hospitals and facilities
(Eric Katz, Gov Exec)
Details of proposed church-state covenant expected at dialogue meeting
(Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times)
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Father Frank Brennan on Israel Folau and religious freedom
(The Conversation)
Coalition wants to amend Marriage Act as part of new laws to protect religious freedom
(Josh Taylor, The Guardian)
Labor willing to work with the government on religious freedom
(SBS News)
Lieberman: Religion cannot be separated from state in Israel
(Middle East Monitor)
VA revamps policies for religious and spiritual symbols
(Diana Stancy Correll, Military Times)
As always, it would be helpful if news orgs were precise in gay rights vs. religious freedom stories
(Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion)
Azerbaijan: Censorship case to join 41 other ECtHR cases?
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
Putin in Vatican to discuss restoration of Christian shrines in Syria, Roman Church's humanitarian projects in Donbas, Venezuela
(Interfax-Religion)
One year after arrest, Jehovah's Witness suspect is freed
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)
Religious freedom may be a no-brainer, but it needs to be relearned
(Jeffrey F. Kirby, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The case for religious progressivism
(Walter G. Moss, History News Network)
Freedom from religion? How not to defend minority rights
(Jonathan S. Tobin, Jewish News Syndicate)
FBI: Man threatened Muslim candidate, synagogue in posts
(Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press)
Judge says Tennessee marriage law has constitutional issues
(Travis Loller, Associated Press)
Islamic organization condemns Israeli tunnel near Al-Aqsa
(Associated Press)
Pastor sues city council over censorship of his invocation
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
NY Archdiocese sues insurers for coverage of anticipated sex abuse claims
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Vatican reiterates inviolability of confessional
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Social work student wins appeal against dismissal for views on sexuality
(Neil Foster, Law and Religion Australia)
Indonesian who took dog into mosque faces blasphemy case
(Niniek Karmini, Associated Press)
New York Archdiocese sues 32 insurance companies for breach of contract in sex abuse cases
(Frank Esposito, Rockland/Westchester Journal News)
Pastor says he was cut off during prayer at City Council meeting
(Jenese Harris, News 4 Jax)
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Catholic archdiocese sues insurers over future abuse claims
(Karen Matthews, Associated Press)
North Carolina now offers “In God We Trust” license plates for free
(Hemant Mehta, Patheos Blog: Friendly Atheist)
In Theory: The IRS gave nonprofit status to a satanic church. Will all hell break loose?
(Los Angeles Times)
Fresno (CA) school district needs to end taxpayer-funded chaplaincy program
(Hemant Mehta, Patheos Blog: Friendly Atheist)
Dangerous logic at the border: Religion and the travel ban
(Elizabeth Shakman Hurd, Religion & Politics: Fit for Polite Company)
Scott Morrison pledges bipartisan approach on religious freedoms
(Sarah Martin, The Guardian)
UK joins calls to Eritrea to respect religious freedom
(Christian Today)
Church, school and the Supreme Court
(The Wall Street Journal)
Some army cadets listen to rabbis over military commanders, former Israeli defense minister says
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Cardinal Dolan meets with President Nelson, calls religious freedom 'quintessential American cause'
(Tad Walch, Deseret News Faith)
USCCB leaders decry policies they say led to child deaths at border
(Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service)
Vatican says ‘no human power’ can compel priests to violate seal of confession
(Elise Harris, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Argentina’s slum priests blast political use of pope’s words, deeds
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Is Amazon ethical?
(Berkley Forum, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Man charged with online threat to lynch Muslim candidate
(Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press)
UN envoy will ‘ring the alarm bell’ if no action on Rohingya
(Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press)
USCIRF Chair Tony Perkins to advocate for release of imprisoned Uighur Muslim Dilshat Perhat Ataman
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
Supreme Court denies review in abortion case, but Thomas urges future action
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Ramapough Lenape Nation and Township of Mahwah settle all cases, all fines dismissed
(The Center for Constitutional Rights)
New Jersey town settles with Native American tribe seeking use of its sacred land
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Rhode Island Catholic Diocese posts list of credibly accused clergy
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Trump signs bipartisan IRS reform bill
(Naomi Jagoda, The Hill)
New tax law tweaks non-profit annual filing requirements
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Ecclesiastical court judgments – June
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Assistance with child burial and cremation costs in England
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Hindu pilgrimage begins amid high security in Indian Kashmir
(Associated Press)
'Religious freedom is important for all of society,' Cardinal Dolan says
(Catholic News Agency)
Catholic cardinal joins with Latter-day Saint leaders to share love of God, country and religious freedom
(Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune)
Apostle and Catholic Cardinal speak at Freedom Festival
(Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
USCIRF calls on Houthi court in Yemen to overturn death sentence for religious prisoner of conscience Hamid bin Haydara
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
2019 G20 Interfaith Forum tackles pressing global issues
(Ruth Gopin, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
The G20 Interfaith Forum: Why it’s important
(Katherine Marshall, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
It's critical that the G20 address human trafficking
(Kevin Hyland, Daily Caller)
Russia left, threatened and won: Its return to the Assembly without sanctions
(Lize R. Glas, Strasbourg Observers)
On The New York Times cartoon ban
(Daniel Lazare, Consortium News)
Ghost in Alabama 'personhood' case? New York Times produces religion-free front-page story
(Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion)
Vatican walks tightrope on China, comes on strong with Germany and confession
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Monday, 1 July 2019
Religious suppression north of the border
(Avi Schick, The Wall Street Journal)
Law and religion round-up – 30th June
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Atheist group forces removal of Ten Commandments plaque from Ohio middle school
(Charlene Aaron, CBN News)
The seal of confession and mandatory reporting: a survey of state laws
(Ellen K. Boegel, America Magazine)
How a rugby star’s homophobic posts got Australians arguing about religion
(Jamie Tarabay and Isabella Kwai, The New York Times)
Law Commission review of wedding law in England & Wales: Terms of Reference
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
The Russian Orthodox Church condemns the law on bishops’ citizenship adopted in Latvia
(Interfax-Religion)
Elton John musical genius but errs on issue of attitudes towards gays in Russia – Putin
(Interfax-Religion)
Exclusive: Officials substantiate child sex abuse allegations at prominent DC synagogue's preschool
(Daniel Burke, CNN)
Politician and church official suggest study of sacred scriptures in schools
(Credo.Press, Russia Religion News)
Latvia imposes nationalist restriction on church officials
(Interfax-Religiia, Russia Religion News)
Actions against Jehovah's Witnesses in Kaluga
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)
Six Jehovah's Witnesses criminally indicted in Penza
(Website of Investigative Committee of Russia for Penza oblast, Russia Religion News)
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