Law and Religion Headlines
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
While US dithers on peace plan, Israeli right shores up support
(Mazal Mualem, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
US-bound Ahmadi leader models a different kind of Islamic caliphate
(Aysha Khan, Religion News Service)
California’s Catholic bishops targeted in sex abuse lawsuit
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
Pope urges synod’s bishops to dream, reject conformism
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
To overcome patriarchy, men first have to see it in themselves
(Simran Jeet Singh, Religion News Service)
Amish not immune to #MeToo, victims say
(Heather Adams, Religion News Service)
Roundup of pending religious liberty petitions as U.S. Supreme Court begins new term
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Collected Headlines about the Kavanaugh US Supreme Court nomination
Kavanaugh controversy: If accusation equals guilt, the Bill of Rights is dead
(Jerry Newcombe, The Christian Post)
International Blasphemy Day marked as persecution of critics of religion continues worldwide
(Damien Sharkov, Newsweek)
‘Eliminate’ blasphemy laws, says US commission chief on International Blasphemy Day
(World Watch Monitor)
G20 Interfaith Forum 2018: CLICK to follow on Twitter
Pope to G20 Faith Forum: The vital role of constructive dialogue
(Lydia O'Kane, Vatican News)
In our opinion: G20 Interfaith Forum showcases role of religion in alleviating suffering
(Deseret News)
Religious freedom is losing public support. Here's how faith leaders and human activists plan to solve its image crisis
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News Faith)
Griffith Interfaith Centre plays key role in G20 Interfaith Forum
(Griffith News)
India: Triple talaq or instant divorce now a criminal offence
(Zeenat Saberin, Al Jazeera)
India prescribes punishments in bid to stamp out instant Muslim divorce
(Reuters)
Updates on "triple talaq" regulation in India
(International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS))
Why the triple talaq Ordinance is neither perfect nor necessary
(Faizan Mustafa, The Indian Express)
Why triple talaq Ordinance: For law without justice is wound without cure
(Balaji Srinivasan, Arunava Mukherjee, The Indian Express)
Bombay High Court dismisses plea against 'triple talaq' ordinance
(PTI, The Times of India)
Adultery and the Constitution of India: Shine
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Adultery verdict is latest progressive ruling by India court
(Ashok Sharma, Associated Press)
Reconsider adultery law, says Shahi Imam
(India Tribune)
Ban on women entering Sabarimala temple has been lifted
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Women of all ages can enter Sabarimala Temple, rules Supreme Court
(Samanwaya Rautray, The Economic Times)
Interfaith women travel India promoting religious amity
(Saji Thomas, UCA News)
Nepal’s criminalisation of conversion a ‘direct infringement’ of religious freedom
(World Watch Monitor)
Iraqi Kurds vote to elect new parliament
(Dana Taib Menmy, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Israel opens school in mainly Palestinian East Jerusalem
(Rasha Abou Jalal, Al-Monitor: Palestine Pulse)
Social media mob rule should not determine Kavanaugh's fate
(S.E. Cupp, Deseret News Opinion)
Brunson affair becomes litmus test for Turkish-US ties
(Semih Idiz, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
The Guardian view on the Vatican and China: an ideological struggle
(Editorial, The Guardian)
The chosen one? The new film that claims Trump's election was an act of God
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
In light of Brett Kavanaugh, an indepth look at how and when character is formed in kids
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News inDepth)
Tory London mayoral pick under fire for remarks about Muslims and Hindus
(Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian)
China: Christian schoolchildren forced to tick ‘no religion’ box
(World Watch Monitor)
Franklin Graham has cut tied with relevant magazine
(Corey Barnett, World Religion News)
Kavanugh controversy: Ex-boyfriend’s letter raises questions about Ford’s answers on polygraph
(Rachel del Guidice, The Daily Signal)
Sen. Flake, I was assaulted by a stranger. Here’s why I want Kavanaugh confirmed
(Peggy Young Nance, The Daily Signal)
How the Kavanaugh fight will shape our politics
(Jim Geraghty, National Review)
Uganda’s faith leaders wade into country’s alarming drug crisis
(Doreen Ajiambo, Religion News Service)
The true story of a Jewish news agency that peddled fake news to undo Hitler
(Menachem Wecker, Religion News Service)
Cloud of sex abuse scandal hangs over Vatican youth meeting
(Nicole Winfield, Religion News Service)
Turning her Baha'i faith into precedent, lawyer helps women gain asylum
(Cathleen Falsani, Religion News Service)
How do you feel Jewish?
(Jeffrey Salkin, RNS Column: Martini Judaism)
Paige Patterson, ousted Baptist seminary leader, to teach ethics course
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Christian TV network enters world of 24-hour news
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
Four challenges for the bishops at synod on young people
(Thomas Reese, RNS Column: Signs of the Times)
Survey: Summer camp may be key to fostering Reform Jewish values
(Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service)
Refugee advocates ramp up campaign in Wentworth ahead of byelection
(Katharine Murphy, The Guardian)
Lawyer set to petition Turkish high court for pastor Brunson
(Kayla Koslosky, Christian Headlines)
Erdogan references imprisoned pastor at Parliament
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Nobel peace prize nomination for Egypt's Christians
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Washington Post sees big McCarrick picture: Why are broken celibacy vows no big deal?
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Turkey may target Mormons next after case against U.S. pastor
(Marc Champion and Cagan Koc, Bloomberg)
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
German Jews joining ultra-right, anti-Muslim party evokes a classic 1965 Jewish Nazi story
(Ira Rifkin, GetReligion)
Pope Francis' popularity falls sharply among U.S. Catholics
(Tom Gjelten, National Public Radio)
Trump signs Hatch bill to protect religious institutions, property from persecution
(Dennis Romboy, KSL)
OSF healthcare prevails in 'church plan' ERISA exemption dispute
(Steven Porter, Health Leaders)
Why atheists are not as rational as some like to think
(Lois Lee, Religion News Service)
Why we need “blue laws,” the religious tradition that sanctifies life outside of work
(Lyman Stone, Vox)
Atheists say Arkansas legislator violated the Constitution — by blocking them on Twitter
(Jared Gilmour, Miami Herald)
Two religious extremists detained in northern Kyrgyzstan
(Interfax-Religion)
Property ownership questions bedevil Ukrainian settlement
(Yanina Sokolovskaia, Pavel Korobov, Kommersant)
Tartarstan: Activist priest challenges establishment
(Credo Press, Russia Religion News)
The Church of England: John Sentamu announces his retirement as Archbishop of York
(Erasmus, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Janitor files suit alleging discrimination based on faith
(Associated Press)
Polish court orders Catholic order to pay sex abuse victim
(Associated Press)
Romanian German church slams marriage referendum
(Associated Press)
Iraq tasks Shiite independent with forming new government
(Sinan Salaheddin, Associated Press)
Land dispute in Nigeria billed as ‘religious war’
(La Croix International)
Pence pressure prompts USAID to appoint liaison for Iraqi Christians
(Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
China's Orwellian control of religious websites
(Ying Fuk-tsang, La Croix)
Iranian Christians sentenced, verdict says ‘claiming Jesus is Lord is attack against Islam’
(World Watch Monitor)
Sudan releases shipment of Bibles held in port for six years
(World Watch Monitor)
The future of civil partnership: breaking news
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Boris, Brexit and Bishops
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Triple talaq ordinance against women, says Asaduddin Owaisi
(PTI, The Indian Express)
Triple Talaq: Muslims denied freedom to practice their religion
(Deccan Chronicle)
Criminalising instant triple talaq a win for women's rights in India?
(India Today)
Suspected accomplice in Pakistan church bombings acquitted
(Asif Aqeel, World Watch Monitor)
Pakistan’s Ahmadis fearful as leaders bow to extremists
(Kathy Gannon, Associated Press)
‘Space for religious minorities in Pakistan shrinking’
(Asma Kundi, Dawn)
Afghan council seeks Pakistani cleric’s help to end war
(Riaz Khan, Associated Press)
US confidence in Pope Francis plummets amid sexual abuse scandal
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
US confidence in Pope Francis’ handling of abuse scandal drops
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Monday, 1 October 2018
Protesters demand resignation of Catholic University professor over Kavanaugh tweets
(Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Law and religion round-up – 30th September
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Nearly 1.5 million in Finland do not profess any religion
(YLE)
In Suit We Trust: Fashion meets religion at Suitsupply
(Stephan Rabimov, Forbes)
3 churches closed in Indonesia; Christian group pledges legal aid
(Ahmad Bhagaskoro, Voice of America)
Indonesia: Minister of Religion responds to sealing of 3 churches in Jambi
(Netral News)
Federal government alleges Walmart denied religious accommodation to assistant manager
(Marian Johns, Legal News Line)
A new study in the UK calls for the renaming of religious education and other reforms such as teaching about atheism
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Indian Supreme Court upholds women's right to enter Kerala temple
(Reuters in Delhi, The Guardian)
India's Supreme Court invalidates ban on women in temple
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Malaysia: PM’s dept outlines three thrusts to ensure racial, religious harmony
(Malay Mail)
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