Law and Religion Headlines
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
5 facts about the death penalty
(David Masci, Pew Research Center)
Sikh truckers reach settlement in faith discrimination case
(Brian Melley, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Pro-Israel groups avoid denouncing Bannon
(Michael Crowley, Politico)
MIFI rector believes Orthodoxy is a guarantee of success for the university
(Interfax-Religion)
Russian military bring humanitarian aid to Aleppo mosque
(Interfax-Religion)
As Greece's government takes on Orthodox Church over mosque construction, minority Muslims stand to benefit
(Umar Farooq, Los Angeles Times)
As Israel's ultra-Orthodox enter the workforce, high-tech beckons
(Lauren Frayer, National Public Radio)
Benjamin Netanyahu backs bill to stop mosque 'noise'
(Al Jazeera)
Israel appoints ambassador to Turkey following 6-year diplomatic freeze
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Politico reassures staff spooked by hate mail, anti-Semitism
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
In Indonesia, a new way to take back social media from extremists
(Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service)
2015 hate crime data released
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Federal court issues historic ruling in EEOC lawsuit: Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual orientation discrimination
(Press Release, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
Court holds Title VII applies to sexual orientation discrmination
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
British court says sex segregated religious schools OK under Equality Act
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Suit challenging social media policing of anti-Islamist posts is dismissed
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Latest hate crime statistics released
(Press Release, Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Red and Blue America: Does the New York Times give facts on ground or views from top?
(Jim Davis, GetReligion)
Supreme Court denies review in prof's religious speech case
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Hey, based on Trump's win, it looks like religious liberty really is a thing — with no scare quotes
(Bobby Ross Jr., GetReligion)
University of Wisconsin students sue school over anti-religion policy
(Bradford Richardson, The Washington Times)
Following hate crimes and Trump's election, Muslims remain resilient
(Joel Rose, NPR)
While media focus on dangers to gays, anti-Trump mobs tear up the streets
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Police make raids against suspected 'IS' supporters across 10 states in Germany
(Deutsche Welle)
Myasnikovich calls for maintaining interfaith peace in Belarus
(Belarus News)
Religious liberty key part of church ministry, Archbishop Lori tells fellow bishops
(Dennis Sadowski, Catholic Review)
Washington High Court hears case of florist who refused to serve gay wedding
(Anna King, National Public Radio)
GAFCON, Lambeth 1:10 and the Church of England
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
Conscientious objection again: Savda v Turkey
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Should Baathists have role in post-IS Iraq?
(Joseph Briefel, Al Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
What's behind uptick of attacks in Cairo?
(Mohamed Saied, Al Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Kurdish all-female militia launches offensive against ISIS to avenge sex slaves
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Returning home still a dream for Christians from Iraq even after ISIS defeat
(Andre Mitchell, Christian Today)
FBI reports hate crimes against Muslims surged by 67% in 2015
(Mazin Sidahmed, The Guardian)
'Products of the soil': Identity crisis in an Indian Catholic church
(Teresa Mathew, NPR)
Kyrgyz security forces arrest 12 Hizb ut-Tahrir members for propaganda of Caliphate creation
(Interfax-Religion)
These teen boys converted from Islam to Christianity. Now they are on the run, threatened with death for apostasy
(Ruth Gledhill, Christian Today)
EVENT, 15 November 2016: Religious freedom and the common good: A capstone symposium of the religious freedom project
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
Monday, 14 November 2016
Jewish-Muslim alliance formed against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia
(Lauren Markoe, Religion News Service)
Mauritanian clerics urge for blogger's death penalty to be applied
(Kissima Diagana, Tim Cocks, and Raissa Kasolowsky, Reuters)
Myanmar says 34 people killed after they attacked troops
(The Associated Press, The Big Story)
Israel moves forward with legislation that would ban mosques from using loudspeakers
(Joshua Mitnick, Los Angeles Times)
Bill to legalize West Bank settlements advances in Israel
(Isabel Kershner, The New York Times)
Bombing at Sufi shrine in Pakistan kills dozens
(Salman Masood, The New York Times)
Gasps, tears as Iraqis return to IS-destroyed parish
(Zeina Karam, The Associated Press, The Big Story)
In post-Arab Spring Egypt, Muslim attacks on Christians are rising
(Sudarsan Raghavan, The Washington Post)
From Bataclan to street cafes, Paris is quiet but resolute as it mourns on anniversary of attacks
(Liz Alderman, The New York Times)
LGBT center opens in Provo, across from Mormon temple
(Andrea Smardon, NPR)
American Nazi Party literature shows up in Missoula
(Keila Szpaller, Missoulian)
Hijab-wearing U-M student threatened with being set on fire
(Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press)
Many in Washington region turn to church for answers, hope with Trump administration
(Michael Alison Chandler and Paul Duggan, The Washington Post)
Muslim college chaplains extend a hand across religious divides
(Samuel G. Freedman, The New York Times)
If the U.S. had 100 people: Charting Americans’ religious affiliations
(Becka A. Alper and Aleksandra Sandstrom, Pew Research Center Fact Tank)
Law Society of BC appeals TWU to Supreme Court of Canada
(Barry W. Bussey, Canadian Council of Christian Charities: Intersection)
Opinion: Appeal court ruling on Trinity Western University is a game changer
(Barry W. Bussey, Vancouver Sun)
Muslim family law is a conundrum for those who make the laws of the land
(ERASMUS, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
Kyrgyz security forces arrest 12 Hizb ut-Tahrir members for propaganda of Caliphate creation
(Interfax-Religion)
Jewish community of Russia agrees with the Russian vice premier about consistent eradication of xenophobia in Russia
(Interfax-Religion)
Russia to give funds for renovation of Bethlehem's historic center – Medvedev
(Interfax-Religion)
In Moldova, smears, Orthodox Church target pro-EU candidate ahead of runoff
(Charles Recknagel, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
Use of Devanagari numerals on new banknotes draws complaints of Hindi chauvinism
(Ajaz Ashraf, Scroll.in)
Law and religion round-up – 13th November
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Is segregating a school by sex necessarily discriminatory? X School v Chief Inspector
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Anti-evangelism law used against simple Christian witness
(Roman Lunkin, Religiia i Pravo, Russia Religion News)
Conflicts over Ukrainian churches continue
(Religiia v Ukraine, Russia Religion News)
Large gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses arouses suspicion of extremist activity
(SOVA Center for News and Analysis, Russia Religion News)
What now for religious freedom?
(National Review)
FBI: Criminal hate crimes against Jews rose by 9 percent in 2015
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Swastikas painted on vans outside London Jewish school
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
10th Circuit: New Mexico Ten Commandments monument unconstitutional
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis
(Gregory A. Smith and Jessica Martínez, Pew Research Center)
Court: Day care regulation may violate religious liberty
(Michael Booth, The Legal Intelligencer)
Church entitled to hearing on religious liberty defense to day care licensing
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Sarah Shahi, Steve Howey sued for discrimination by Muslim nanny
(Tim Kenneally, The Wrap)
Muslim nanny sues actor couple
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Trump and international security
(Richard Kemp, Gatestone Institute)
Catholic bishops press Trump on immigration plan
(Associated Press, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Donald Trump on his SCOTUS appointment, abortion rights and marriage equality
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
How Trump could keep his promises to religious voters
(Alexandra DeSanctis, National Review)
Trump’s Supreme Court: abortion, gay rights, and more are on the line
(Emma Long, The Conversation)
Human Rights Watch founder: Trump encouraging European anti-Semites
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The Hill -- Legislators abroad unite for religious freedom
(Jackie Wolcott and Sandra Jolley, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)
The new normal: one year since terror attacks, Paris is a city afraid and divided
(Joseph Downing, The Conversation)
How French law makes minorities invisible
(Jeremie Gilbert and David Keane, The Conversation)
Central Mali gripped by a dangerous brew of jihad, revolt and self-defence
(Yvan Guichaoua and Dougoukolo Alpha Oumar Ba-Konare, The Conversation)
Australia shores up defences against asylum seekers as US deal provides escape for refugees
(Michelle Grattan, The Conversation)
Iran: How the judicial system is used to target religious and ethnic minorities
(FoRB in Full (a blog by CSW))
Bangladesh will drop Islam as state religion when time comes: Awami League leader
(Daily News and Analysis)
Senior rabbis call on Bennett not to fund groups that provide IDF guidance for religious women
(The Jerusalem Post)
Christianity key in development of Western culture, says Martin
(Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times)
Religion v politics: Hinduism and the political project of Hindutva
(Seema Chishti, The Indian Express)
Ministers approve bill muffling muezzin’s call to prayer
(The Jerusalem Post)
Pope Francis pushes for inclusion in race, class, religion
(Associated Press, ABC News)
Interfaith delegation from Arab Countries holds ‘historic’ meeting with Italian Jewish leaders
(Forward)
Stop mixing politics with religion, says Indonesian minister over Jakarta protest
(Todayonline)
What might a Trump presidency mean for Muslims and the Muslim world?
(Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation)
Religious environmentalists gird themselves for a Trump presidency
(Lauren Markoe, Religion News Service)
The Public Loves Myanmar’s New War on Muslims
(Poppy McPherson, Foreign Policy)
EVENT, 14 November 2016: Approaching Jesus in the Qur'an: Christian and Muslim Perspectives; Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
(Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University)
More on presidential voting by religious groupings
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
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