Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Texas Gov. signs bill protecting religious freedom of faith-based adoption groups
(Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post)
Abbott OKs religious refusal of adoptions in Texas
(Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune)
San Francisco State University accused of pervasive anti-Semitism in groundbreaking federal lawsuit filed by students and members of the Jewish community
(The Lawfare Project)
Suit challenges anti-Semitism at San Francisco State University
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
9th Circuit refuses to enjoin California's notice requirements for crisis pregnancy centers
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Federal court in Florida declares Christian cross unconstitutional, humanists applaud ruling in their favor
(Press Release, American Humanist Association)
Latin cross in city park violates Establishment Clause
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Mormon missionaries lose appeal in high court
(RAPSI, Russia Religion News)
Chief rabbi intervenes in Orthodox rabbis' row over homosexuality
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
Outcry over orthodox Rabbi's advice on accepting homosexuality
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
International conference “Our Aid to the Persecuted for Religious Belief” 12 June 2017
(Forum for Religious Freedom Europe)
CLE Re-broadcast, 20 June 2017: Church Law Overview: Religious Institutions in a Secular Environment
(Jonathan Nelson and Barry Black, MyLawCLE; course co-sponsored by Wolters Kluwer)
Florida: ‘Stand Your Ground’ shift, religious freedom in schools signed into law
(Kristen M. Clark, Miami Herald)
Monday, 19 June 2017
Strasbourg grants emergency hearing in Charlie Gard appeal
(David Hart QC, UK Human Rights Blog)
Is being a Christian a sackable offence in UK politics now?
(Michael Kirke, MercatorNet)
For Southern Baptists, a sudden awakening and turn on the ‘alt-right’
(Martin E. Marty, University of Chicago Divinity School: Sightings)
Yet another registration case: Metodiev & Ors v Bulgaria
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
European court finds Bulgaria violated Convention in refusing to recognize Ahmadiyya group
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Refusal by authorities to register Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as a religious association breached the Convention
(European Court of Human Rights)
What does 'the Joy of the Gospel' look like in the US?
(Adelaide Mena, Catholic News Agency)
Don't sideline human rights concerns, advocates tell State Department
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
US Supreme Court death penalty decision could be victory for due process
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
Why married priests won't really fix the shortage
(Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency)
Marriage mending: How churches can rescue marriages in trouble
(Eric MEtaxas, Anne Morse, Christian Headlines)
Designer of 9/11 memorial to design Charleston church memorial
(Veronica Neffinger, Christian Headlines)
Iran launches missiles into Syria in response to Tehran attack
(Amanda Casanova, Christian Headlines)
Interview: American parents heartbroken as Ethiopia suddenly closes borders to adoption
(Josh Shepherd, Christian Headlines)
Oregon first state to offer 3rd gender option on driver's licenses
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
Jeff Sessions defends sentencing memo: Violent crime increased under Obama's policies
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Christian dad arrested for blasphemy after demanding pay from Muslim for repaired bike
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Letters: violence and terrorism has never been justified in Islam
(Letters, The Guardian)
Muslims today face a deep malaise. We must confront it
(Nabil Echchaibi, The Guardian)
Why no politician needs to be a martyr to their faith in a secular, sceptical age
(Peter Stanford, The Guardian)
Scene of the Finsbury Park van attack: one of London's most diverse neighbourhoods
(Martin Farrer, The Guardian)
Religious leaders unite in condemnation of Finsbury Park attack
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
May says Islamophobia is a form of extremism, marking shift in rhetoric
(Alan Travis, The Guardian)
European migrant deals ‘could put victims of religious persecution at risk’
(World Watch Monitor)
India’s Christian leaders distance themselves from ruling Hindu nationalists
(Anto Akkara, World Watch Monitor)
Iraq: Karamles residents face fears as they begin rebuilding
(World Watch Monitor)
Van rams worshippers leaving London mosque; Prime minister calls it a ‘sickening’ terrorist attack
(Alistair Smout and Costas Pitas, Religion News Service)
Sri Lanka arrests monk, police officer for anti-Muslim violence
(Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez, Religion News Service)
Pope, Rabbi Skorka join effort to promote friendship across faiths
(Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service)
Police say Muslim girl’s killing near Virginia mosque was not hate crime
(Reuters, Religion News Service)
Religious and indigenous leaders seek to save rainforests
(Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service)
Caroline Spelman reappointed Second Church Estates Commissioner
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Parish Music Guidance: Application
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Law and religion round-up – 18th June
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
General Synod papers published
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Heterosexual bed & breakfast in Scotland
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Kiev gay pride parade participants set upon by group of men three hours after event
(Interfax-Religion)
Georgian patriarch proposes constitutional monarchy
(Interfax-Religion)
Russia: "Extremist" literature fines rose in 2016
(Forum 18 News Service)
Jehovah's Witness convicted on basis of Yarovaya Law
(Portal ProGorod, Russia Religion News)
Danish Jehovah's Witness remains in Russian jail
(Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, Russia Religion News)
Pope Francis names two rabbis to Pontifical Academy of Life in historic first
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Pope Francis to visit Chile and Peru in 2018
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Nice guy or tough guy? The two faces of Pope Francis
(Christopher Lamb, Religion News Service)
ADL urges hate crime probe in Virginia killing of Muslim girl
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Why is this interfaith group pushing for sanctions against Qatar?
(Nathan Guttman, Forward)
'Don't touch him': Hero imam 'saved life' of suspect of terror attack
(Helena Horton, The Telegraph)
Nun detained in India, in latest anti-Christian incident
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Supreme Court invalidates Lanham Act bar to registration of disparaging trademarks
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
SHC dismisses private Hajj organisers' plea against quota reduction
(The Express Tribune)
Pakistan court upholds reduction in private operators' hajj quotas
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Utah imam on no-fly list allowed to return after suit filed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Lawsuit filed over Utah imam being blocked from entering the USA
(Ben Winslow, Fox 13 Salt Lake City)
Canadians to face hate crimes charges, prison for anti-transgender speech
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
Canada's Parliament adds transgender protections to discrimination and hate crime laws
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Corrections issues new rules on possessing religious items
(JoAnne Young, Lincoln Journal Star)
Nebraska cuts back on religious accommodation of inmates
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Standing Rock Sioux get a big court win, but fight for DAPL is not over
(Red Green and Blue)
Environmental impact challenge to Dakota Access Pipeline is partially successful
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Pakistan pulled up over Kulbhushan Jadhav trial; EU says human rights abuses must stop if partnership is to continue
(First Post)
Christian harassment is on the rise. Can you do anything to stop it?
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News Faith)
The impact of Christian harassment around the globe
(Kelly Frazier, World Religion News)
Pope to Nigerian priests: you’ll be fired if you don’t obey
(Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Top News)
Staffing agency settles EEOC suit over accommodation of Rastafarian
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
EEOC announces settlement of Florida workplace religious discrimination suit
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
HospitalityStaff to pay $30,000 to settle EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit
(Press Release, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
19-23 June 2017: TCD Human Rights & Religions Summer School
(Trinity College Dublin)
Does hookup culture differ on Catholic campuses?
(Jason King, Religion News Service)
Sunday, 18 June 2017
June 18: Hand scanner and the mark of the devil, Lyle Jeffs arrested
(Religious Freedom Review: Weekly updates on religious freedom in America)
EVENT, 18-22 June 2017: Ex Nihilo: A "Zero Conference" on Research in the Religious Fields
((Alberto Melloni), Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion, Bologna)
Saturday, 17 June 2017
Preserving religious freedom in the mental health profession
(R Scott Lloyd, Deseret News Faith)
EVENT, 15-17 June 2017: G20 Interfaith Summit, University of Potsdam, Germany
(G20 Interfaith Association)
EVENT, 17 June 2017: G20 Interfaith Summit Certificate Course
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)
EVENT, 17 June 2017: Empowerment Plus Facilitator Certificate Course, G20 Interfaith Summit, University of Potsdam, Germany
(Brian Grim, G20 Interfaith Association)
Friday, 16 June 2017
Not in our 99 names: Why Europe’s Muslims do not chant in unison, as its politicians would like
(Erasmus, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Mental health has a spiritual element, Holy See reminds UN
(Catholic News Agency)
US bishops urge caution as Senate considers health care bill
(Joe Slama, Catholic News Agency)
Saving ancient Christian cultures…one story at a time
(Adelaide Mena, Catholic News Agency)
Delaware legalizes abortion through all nine months
(Samantha Gobba, Christian Headlines)
Kurdish independence in Iraq will take more than a referendum
(Cengiz Çandar, Al Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Religious, ethnic minorities face persecution in Kurdistan
(Julia A. Seymour, Christian Headlines)
LGBT community struggles for recognition, rights in Iraqi Kurdistan
(Fazel Hawramy, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Does going to church make you more generous? Barna study answers
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
Would eliminating State Dept. Office of Religion and Global Affairs be a big deal?
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Deportation of Iraqi Christians 'worse' than rejecting Jewish Holocaust refugees, Chaldean Bishop says
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Could Mideast peace be a key battleground for Macron vs Trump?
(Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, Haaretz)
Arab-free theocracy: Veteran settler offers rare glimpse into religious-Zionist vision for Israel
(Yossi Klein, Haaretz)
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