My faith puts health first. Supreme Court abortion ruling would pander to Christian extremists.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-emergency-healthcare-emtala/73425094007/
Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order
apnews.com/article/vatican-france-nun-pope-marie-ferreol-ouellet-937da5e4b91b3b591b72b9edeb4a1f76
A Muslim pupil in the United Kingdom has lost a court challenge against a top London school’s ban on prayer rituals in a case about freedom of religion in ... Show more
Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School
- Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School
- A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school
- The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school
- The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance
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Church leaders are not necessarily bad for maximizing untaxed income, says Joseph Nathan Cruz in his opinion piece ... Show more www.rappler.com/voices/imho/stop-getting-owned-by-apollo-quiboloy/
How the Chinese state is hollowing out religion in Xinjiang: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our co-host travels to Xinjiang during Ramadan to see the ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/23/how-the-chinese-state-is-hollowing-out-religion-in-xinjiang
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Existing laws are sufficient to regulate churches, mosques: First of all, the government has failed to build integrity in its own institutions ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/existing-laws-are-sufficient-to-regulate-churches-mosques-4601592
DeSantis signs bill opening Florida school campuses to chaplains: The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the effort, calling it a violation of the separation ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/18/desantis-signs-bill-opening-florida-school-campuses-chaplains/
Aakar Patel | If India becomes a Hindu Rashtra, will there be any difference at all?
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/aakar-patel-if-india-becomes-a-hindu-rashtra-will-there-be-any-difference-at-all-890724
Studying Islam outside of stereotypes: In December 2016, the first graduates of the newly established program Introduction to Muslim Studies ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1236783/studying-islam-outside-of-stereotypes/
Supreme Court to hear appeal over Räsänen's incitement acquittal: MP Päivi Räsänen says she is continuing a fight she characterises as a freedom of speech ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084585
‘We beg you.’ Former boarding school students urge Missouri AG to investigate abuse
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/we-beg-you-former-boarding-school-students-urge-missouri-ag-to-investigate-abuse/article_2474189a-fb5a-11ee-b7ee-b3de56bf23b7.html
Vatican furious as French court backs ousted nun: Roman Catholic Church says order for Cardinal Marc Ouellet to pay damages to Mother Marie Ferréol threatens ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/vatican-furious-as-french-court-backs-ousted-nun-n06l8gh0j
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Baptisms in Lake Constance: Allowed in Thurgau, pastors tell us: The Federal Court has upheld a decision by the Canton of Geneva, according to which baptismal ...
thurgauerzeitung.ch/ostschweiz/weinfelden-kreuzlingen/rituale-taufe-im-genfersee-verboten-im-thurgau-sieht-es-anders-aus-drei-pastoren-erzaehlen-ld.2602408
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Letters: Christian Nationalism threatens our freedoms and democracy: "I never thought that the religious freedom guaranteed in the Bill of Rights would be ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/12/christian-nationalism-krista-kafer-republicans-letters/
Christian nationalists embrace Trump as their savior – will they be his?: Christians opposed to infidelity and immorality have embraced a thrice-married man who ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/07/christian-nationalists-embrace-trump-as-their-savior-will-they-be-his
New survey finds agreement on most core American values: A new poll found most Americans agreeing on most of the country’s core values including the right to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4572036-new-survey-agreement-most-core-american-values/
New Law Allowing Religion into Science Classrooms Is Dangerous for Everyone: It is imperative that we protect science education from “intelligent design” and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/new-law-allowing-religion-into-science-classrooms-is-dangerous-for-everyone/
Jerusalem Muslims were promised freedom to worship this Ramadan – I watched them being turned away
news.sky.com/story/jerusalem-muslims-were-promised-freedom-to-worship-this-ramadan-i-watched-them-being-turned-away-13092684
US religious freedom delegation cuts short Saudi Arabia visit after rabbi is asked to remove his kippah
cnn.com/2024/03/12/middleeast/us-religious-freedom-saudi-arabia-rabbi-kippah-intl/
Quick Glance: A Fresh Perspective on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
- Saudi Arabia's economic strategy resembles a diversified investment portfolio, focusing on key sectors like oil, gas, and emerging areas such as mining, tourism, and entertainment.
- The Kingdom's vast gas reserves enhance industrial competitiveness, while tourism and entertainment sectors offer unique opportunities for growth.
- Investments in sports, alternative energy, and high-tech industries reflect a forward-looking approach to economic development.
- Vision 2030, empowered by increased female workforce participation, aims to drive economic diversification through strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
NY police to pay $17.5m over hijab mugshot row: More than 3600 people are eligible for pay-outs in the class action case led by two Muslim women who were forced ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/513584/ny-police-to-pay-17-point-5m-over-hijab-mugshot-row
Editorial: Missouri extended oversight to religious schools for a reason. Don't undo it.
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-extended-oversight-to-religious-schools-for-a-reason-dont-undo-it/article_5d4e88c0-f12e-11ee-ade9-8f5efcf9127d.html
Six inmates who sued New York over its prison lockdown will get to view solar eclipse after all
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/new-york-prisoners-solar-eclipse-lockdown-lawsuit-religion/103676390
Antonio Rüdiger and his complicated index finger: His Instagram post leads directly to questions of religious freedom
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/kommentar-ruediger-zeigefinger-religionsfreiheit-1.6500455
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Quick Glance: Rüdiger and DFB Take Legal Action Against Reichelt
- Antonio Rüdiger and the DFB respond to Julian Reichelt's criticism with legal measures.
- Reichelt claimed Rüdiger made an Islamist gesture, which both deny.
- The Federal Ministry of the Interior deems the religious gesture unproblematic.
- DFB condemns racist comments against U-17 players, emphasizing diversity and respect.
Accusation of homophobia against CVJM Esslingen - Tolerance for intolerance?: A former volunteer at the CVJM Esslingen sees himself being discriminated against ...
esslinger-zeitung.de/inhalt.homophobie-vorwurf-gegen-cvjm-esslingen-toleranz-fuer-intoleranz.a05af6c1-7a86-4672-bc0c-87cc6c51d03f.html
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Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden’s Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy
democracynow.org/2024/3/8/state_of_the_union_katrina_vanden
US raises concern over convictions of rights advocates in Vietnam: The U.S. State Department on Monday raised concerns about convictions of rights advocates in ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-raises-concern-over-convictions-rights-advocates-vietnam-2024-04-01/
Philadelphia nonprofit loses latest bid to open supervised drug-use center: The decision is a blow for advocates who believe overdose prevention centers will ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/03/drug-use-center-philadelphia-justice-department/
Judge rejects latest bid to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia: Judge Gerald A. McHugh ruled that religious beliefs do not allow Safehouse to skirt ...
inquirer.com/health/opioid-addiction/safe-injection-site-philadelphia-safehouse-religion-20240403.html
US prisoners sue for religious right to witness April 8 total solar eclipse: Six US prisoners have sued authorities to be allowed to see the year’s biggest ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/03/us-prisoners-sue-for-religious-right-to-witness-april-8-total-solar-eclipse
New York Inmates Suing to View the Solar Eclipse Due to Prison Lockdowns: Six New York inmates have filed a lawsuit against the state’s corrections department ...
time.com/6963044/solar-eclipse-new-york-prisons/
🇮🇱🇵🇸 #Israel 's defence minister says that authorities will respect freedom of worship during #Ramadan but were "ready" for anyone who might "try ... Show more #AlAqsaMosque
Albanese government under fire over ‘disturbing practice’ of secrecy: Critics say the government’s use of non-disclosure agreements is accelerating ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-government-under-fire-over-disturbing-practice-of-secrecy-20240401-p5fggn.html
His Lips to God's Ears: Tired of Winning: "Donald Trump realizes that recent financial judgments against him are losses, not wins. But ...
commondreams.org/opinion/trump-tired-of-winning
MSJ: Put history of Baptist struggle on school curriculum - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/30/msj-put-history-of-baptist-struggle-on-school-curriculum/
"The reality is that while cults are generally seen as legal on the basis of the constitutional right to freedom of religion ... Show more #Opinion #ThoughtLeaders www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-can-quiboloy-sect-be-outlawed/
Survey: Percentage of Americans "unaffiliated" with a religion rises again
axios.com/2024/03/29/americans-lose-religious-affiliation-survey
Utah could join multistate push for more religion in public schools: School chaplains and the Ten Commandments could get a boost in classrooms under pending ...
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/01/utah-school-chaplains-ten-commandments-lemon-scotus
Sweden's Security Service says Russian Orthodox Church spies for Kremlin - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/02/swedens-security-service-says-russian-orthodox-church-spies-for-kremlin/
New book contextualises Spiritual Baptist struggle - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: On December 16, 1917, a month after the Shouters’ Prohibition Ordinance was ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/24/new-book-contextualises-spiritual-baptist-struggle/
There are very few places in the world where religious freedom and diversity can be commemorated on as many levels as is happening this week in T&T ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/article/harness-tts-religious-diversity-for-good-6.2.1959558.5ddc28d98d
Faith leaders, GOP say gender identity protections impinge on their religious freedom
startribune.com/faith-leaders-gop-say-gender-identity-protections-impinge-on-their-religious-freedom/600353976/
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Teacher Steph Lentz was fired for her sexuality. Will those laws finally change?: For seven years, federal parliament has been debating religious freedom ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/teacher-steph-lentz-was-fired-for-her-sexuality-will-those-laws-finally-change-20240320-p5fdtp.html
Florida moves to join other states opening schools to chaplains : The idea has backing from conservative and religious groups yet is opposed by some in the ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/20/florida-school-chaplains-mental-health-00142266
‘Dubai Iftar’ brings together people of different faiths at Expo City Dubai: Gathering celebrates values of generosity, sharing, peaceful co-existence ...
gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-iftar-brings-together-people-of-different-faiths-at-expo-city-dubai-1.1710736354703
Vietnam local govt bans Buddhist pagoda repair: Officials are blocking the plan because the religious group is not state authorized, the abbot says.
rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/vietnam-pagoda-repair-03202024002004.html
Does Religious Freedom Trump Animal Welfare? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/echr-decision-on-slaughtering-animals-jewish-muslim-religious-freedom-by-peter-singer-2024-03
Vietnam local govt bans Buddhist pagoda repair: Officials are blocking the plan because the religious group is not state authorized, the abbot says.
rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/vietnam-pagoda-repair-03202024002004.html
The Hong Kong government, poised to pass its stricter “Article 23” national security law next week, blasted criticism of the bill from rights experts who say ...
Large majorities of Americans say antisemitism is a serious problem: A report from the American Jewish Committee finds that 94% of American Jews say antisemitism ...
npr.org/2024/02/13/1230928104/large-majorities-americans-antisemitism-serious-problem-ajc
[OPINION] The Quiboloy contempt order: Legislative overreach or valid exercise of Senate power?
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[OPINION] The Quiboloy contempt order: Legislative overreach or valid exercise of Senate power?
rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/quiboloy-contempt-order-legislative-overreach-valid-exercise-senate-power/
Embracing Our Spirituality - Guyana Chronicle: GUYANESE are a deeply religious people. Roughly 90 per cent of the population belong to one of the three major ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/10/embracing-our-spirituality/
UN experts ask Indian government to protect human rights of religious minorities: The organisation’s special rapporteurs urged New Delhi to prevent ‘misuse’ of ...
scroll.in/latest/1064914/un-experts-ask-indian-government-to-protect-human-rights-of-religious-minorities
I’m a Baptist pastor against white Christian nationalism. It violates Jesus’ lessons | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/article286228425.html
Campus discrimination measure advances in Missouri House: The legislation would prohibit colleges from denying funding to ‘belief-based’ groups based on ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/campus-discrimination-measure-advances-in-missouri-house/article_28900ea2-dd73-11ee-9df3-33820b9896f3.html
Quebec judge won’t exempt church-supported palliative care home from MAID law: Justice Catherine Piché found that Quebecers' right to choose what medical care ...
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-judge-wont-exempt-church-supported-palliative-care-home-from-maid-law
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Lawsuit by Christian school in Vt. could test transgender rights: Mid Vermont Christian School, banned from interscholastic sports in Vermont after refusing to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/29/metro/transgender-athlete-lawsuit/
Donald Trump's Losing White Evangelicals to Joe Biden: While Trump still leads Biden among this group of voters, a recent poll from Fox News show Biden's support ...
newsweek.com/donald-trumps-losing-white-evangelicals-joe-biden-1876228
Ministry for all religions - Editorial - The Jakarta Post: Ministry for all religions - Editorial - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/02/ministry-for-all-religions.html
Letters: Neo-Nazis hide their faces and names. Keep exposing the hate.: Denver Post readers also sound off on a Christian national state and the First Amendment ...
denverpost.com/2024/02/29/lakewood-wheat-ridge-antisemitism-hate-speech-neo-nazis/
Poll: Vast majority of Americans cool to Christian nationalism as its influence grows
axios.com/2024/02/28/poll-christian-nationalism-americans-reject
‘Nobody quite understood’: What role did religion play in Scott Morrison’s ‘bulldozer’ moves?
theage.com.au/politics/federal/nobody-quite-understood-what-role-did-religion-play-in-scott-morrison-s-bulldozer-moves-20240219-p5f60m.html
Beijing’s policy changes dangerous: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/03/01/2003814270
✍️George Chesterton: We have to be able to separate our feelings about Gaza from questions of the law, democracy and freedom in the UK ... Show more www.standard.co.uk/comment/israel-gaza-mob-rule-hysteria-b1142321.html
National push for ‘green amendments’ puts states at forefront of climate fight: Life, liberty — and a clean environment? A national coalition of environmental ...
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4451660-green-amendments-state-constitutions-national-push-climate-fight/
On Iowa Politics Podcast: religious freedom, quote-unquote union-busting, and of course, AEAs.
thegazette.com/podcasts/on-iowa-politics-podcast-religious-freedom-quote-unquote-union-busting-and-of-course-aeas/
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Mike Pompeo to attend “4th Archon International Conference of Religious Freedom” in Athens | eKathimerini.com
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Iowa Senate Republicans pass ‘religious freedom’ bill: Democrats say measure would give individuals a license to discriminate
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-senate-republicans-pass-religious-freedom-bill/
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Nebraska bill would allow school employees to practice their religion at work: Limitations on First Amendment rights in Nebraska public schools were discussed ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-bill-would-allow-school-employees-to-practice-their-religion-at-work/article_e86cf316-c9d2-11ee-a503-5fffd5ba5e3c.html
Religious extremism in Azerbaijan: Real threat or pretext for autocracy?
eurasianet.org/religious-extremism-in-azerbaijan-real-threat-or-pretext-for-autocracy
Ban on unstunned slaughter: Belgian Muslim and Jewish communities dismayed: The communities feel that the ban will feed discrimination and argue that it ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/924527/ban-on-unstunned-slaughter-belgian-muslim-and-jewish-communities-dismayed
Muslims and Jews lose appeal against Belgian animal rights laws: A claim by religious groups that they struggle to ensure food is halal or kosher was thrown out
thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2024/02/13/muslims-and-jews-lose-appeal-against-belgian-animal-rights-laws/
Ban on unanaesthetised slaughter: ECHR rejects freedom of religion violation: The court rejected claims that the ban on the unanaesthetised slaughter of animals ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/922361/ban-on-unanaesthetised-slaughter-echr-rejects-violation-freedom-of-religion-claim
Report: Beard-wearers singled out for harassment in Uzbekistan: The authorities in Uzbekistan have reportedly embarked on a fresh wave of harassment against men ...
eurasianet.org/report-beard-wearers-singled-out-for-harassment-in-uzbekistan
The French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’: What was once a one-way street heading north is now a two-lane highway with some people ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/2/1/the-french-algerians-moving-to-algeria-seeking-freedom-opportunity
Pastor sues Ohio city after he faced charges tied to housing homeless people: A pastor is suing city officials in Bryan, Ohio, alleging they have tried to bully ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/25/ohio-pastor-homeless-lawsuit/
Quick Glance: Ohio Pastor Sues City Over Homeless Shelter Charges
- Pastor Chris Avell faces charges related to housing homeless people at his church in Bryan, Ohio.
- Avell's church sues city officials for alleged suppression of religious beliefs by sheltering the homeless.
- City accuses church of violating fire codes endangering lives in addition to zoning ordinances.
- Legal experts discuss the case, evaluating public interest and restrictions on sheltering homeless individuals overnight.
Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds
torontosun.com/news/national/catholic-church-challenging-quebec-maid-law-in-court-on-religious-freedom-grounds
The Unexonerated Speak: A New Documentary Sheds Light on Uzbekistan’s Dark Past: Thousands were imprisoned under the regime of Islam Karimov, unjustly convicted ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/the-unexonerated-speak-a-new-documentary-sheds-light-on-uzbekistans-dark-past/
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Iowa lawmakers advance 'religious freedom' bills over concern from businesses, LGBTQ groups
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/30/iowa-lawmakers-advance-contentious-bills-on-religion-religious-freedom-restoration-act-lgbtq/72408843007/
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