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Thu, 05 Dec 2019
‘The case for and against the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal’ – NSS quoted
Will Hayward and Lauren Brown say many are sceptical about the methods of evangelical Christian organisation Samaritan's Purse.
Cambridgeshire Live
Church of England diocese to re-examine past child abuse concerns
The C of E's diocese of Rochester has been ordered to look again at cases of concern about the behaviour of clergy and church officers towards children and vulnerable adults.
Kent Online
One in five students concerned about threat to free expression on campus
A survey by King's College London has found that 22% of students think free expression is under threat at their university. That compares with half of students who think freedom of expression is being threatened in the UK overall.
Daily Mail
Committee calls for greater engagement on FGM bill in Scotland
A Holyrood committee has said the Scottish government should ensure FGM protection orders "are not something that is 'done to' a woman or community" by better engaging with those affected.
Holyrood
Royal event for Jewish life kept quiet
The prince of Wales will host a reception at Buckingham Palace tonight to celebrate the role of the Jewish community in British life. The event has been organised without any publicity.
The Times (£)
YouTube still hosting lectures by Islamist hate preacher Anwar al-Awlaki
Lectures by an Islamist preacher whose teachings helped to radicalise the London Bridge terrorist Usman Khan have been found on YouTube years after experts warned of the dangers they present.
The Times (£)
US Catholic bishop resigns amid abuse cover-up accusations
The Vatican has announced the resignation of a US bishop who faced widespread criticism for his handling of sexual abuse claims.
BBC
Schools in Ireland to move away from preparing Catholic children from sacraments
Confirmation and communion preparation is to take place outside schools in Ireland's largest Catholic diocese.
The Irish News
Modi’s refugee bill slams the door shut for Muslims in India
Refugees who have faced religious persecution will be given Indian citizenship under a bill backed by Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government — but only if they are not Muslims.
The Times (£)
Video of sobbing boy begging for foreskin back after circumcision goes viral
A sobbing boy has pleaded for his foreskin to be "glued back on" after being circumcised in Malaysia.
7news.com.au
Western Australia likely to pass voluntary assisted dying laws within days
The parliament in Western Australia looks set to legalise voluntary euthanasia within days, with MPs expected to strongly back the bill.
ABC News (Australia)
New Zealand one step closer to banning female genital mutilation
A bill banning all forms of female genital mutilation passed its first reading in New Zealand's parliament last night.
Newshub
Wed, 04 Dec 2019
Schools in NI should integrate to survive, says report
More mergers between small Catholic and controlled schools in Northern Ireland would save money and benefit pupils and communities, according to newly published research.
BBC
‘Abortion should be a medical matter, not a criminal one. The law needs to change’
Hilary Freeman says manifesto promises by Labour and the Liberal Democrats to decriminalise abortion are welcome news for women.
The Guardian
'Multiculturalism is undermining democracy’
Rakib Ehsan says faith-based bloc-voting is a threat to our shared values and interests.
Spiked Online
London Bridge: Second terrorist returned to prison in wake of attack
A second convicted terrorist has been returned to police custody after dozens of criminals were vetted in the wake of Friday's London Bridge terror attack.
The Telegraph
Christadelphian charities reported to Charity Commission – NSS extensively mentioned
These 'Pagan community notes' highlight the fact the NSS has reported 10 religious charities to a regulator over their promotion of intolerance.
The Wild Hunt
Woman accused of funding terrorism married foreign fighter and 'supported Islamic State', jury hears
A Liverpool woman married a foreign Islamist fighter and spoke in support of "violent jihad" and Islamic State terrorists, a jury heard.
Liverpool Echo
US House votes for sanctions on Chinese officials over Uighur treatment
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to counter what it calls the "arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment" of Uighur Muslims in China.
BBC
Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia over anti-gay social media posts
Rugby player Israel Folau has reached a settlement with Rugby Australia over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts on social media.
BBC
The decriminalisation of abortion is one step closer in Belgium
A bill to completely decriminalise abortion was discussed in Belgium's parliament last week.
The Brussels Times
Man claiming to be final prophet gets reported for blasphemy in Indonesia
A police report has been filed for blasphemy against a man in Indonesia who claims to be the final prophet.
The Jakarta Post
Tue, 03 Dec 2019
Jewish schools 'pressurise parents to take children out of sex ed lessons'
Two Orthodox Jewish secondary schools in London have been accused of pressurising parents into taking their children out of sex education lessons.
BBC
‘LGBT-inclusive education deserves better from the DfE’
Ann Mroz says the government shouldn't fudge the issue of LGBT-inclusive education in an attempt to avoid religious groups' disapproval.
Tes
Rabbi thrown to ground and attacked by men shouting 'kill the Jews' in north London
A rabbi was badly beaten by two men who shouted "kill the Jews" in an anti-semitic attack.
Evening Standard
Druids' Stonehenge trespass appeal thrown out by judge
An appeal by druids against a conviction for trespassing at the historic landmark Stonehenge has been thrown out by judges.
Salisbury Journal
Ohio bill orders doctors to ‘reimplant ectopic pregnancy’ or face 'abortion murder' charges
A bill to ban abortion introduced in the legislature of the US state of Ohio requires doctors to "reimplant an ectopic pregnancy" into a woman's uterus – a procedure that does not exist in medical science – or face charges of "abortion murder".
The Guardian
Jihadis ‘thieving and drug dealing' to 'wage war' on West
Some jihadis are carrying out robbery, theft, fraud and drug dealing as part of their efforts to "wage war" on Western societies, a report has said.
Evening Standard
China may ban US officials from region with Muslim detainment camps
China might ban all US diplomatic passport-holders from entering the country's western Xinjiang autonomous region, according to the editor of an English-language Chinese newspaper.
CNBC
World's 'largest animal sacrifice' starts in Nepal after ban ignored
Hindu worshippers have begun killing thousands of buffalo in what is reputed to be the world's biggest animal sacrifice, held every five years in a remote corner of Nepal, despite efforts to end the bloodshed.
The Guardian
US anti-abortion groups target Trump ally at Organisation of American States
A coalition of US anti-abortion and Christian conservative groups have targeted the re-election of a Uruguayan diplomat, Luis Almagro, as the leader of the Organisation of American States, partly because of his position on abortion.
openDemocracy
Major medical and legal groups oppose Louisiana abortion law before US Supreme Court
Several major medical groups and the American Bar Association are weighing in against a Louisiana abortion law set to go before the US Supreme Court next year.
NPR
Mon, 02 Dec 2019
What we know about London Bridge terrorist Usman Khan
The London Bridge killer, Usman Khan, was a convicted Islamist terrorist who was released from prison less than 12 months ago.
Sky News
Terrorist prisoners turn their backs on deradicalisation scheme
A growing number of terrorist prisoners are refusing to engage with efforts to deradicalise them, raising questions about the effectiveness of programmes intended to protect the public.
The Times (£)
Anti-LGBT protest school head hopes court victory will help other schools
The headteacher of a school at the centre of fierce protests over LGBT-inclusive lessons hopes her landmark court victory will protect other schools from abuse.
Schools Week
Mixed-sex civil unions to begin today
From Monday mixed-sex couples in England and Wales can choose to enter into civil partnerships.
The Guardian
Terrorist who stabbed two commuters in lone wolf attack is jailed for life
A man who stabbed two commuters and a police officer in a lone wolf terror attack on New Year's Eve last year has been sentenced to life in prison. The judge ruled that the attacker's mental illness probably exacerbated "the seeds of Islamic radicalisation".
Metro
Boris Johnson faces criticism over 2005 comments on Islam
The prime minister has responded to criticism of comments about Islam from a column in 2005 by saying that "people are always going to drag out bits and pieces that I have written over the years".
Business Insider
Sikh Labour candidate reports Tory opponent to police for alleged hate crime
A Sikh Labour candidate has reported his Tory opponent to the police after he told him he was "talking through his turban" at an election hustings this week.
BuzzFeed News
Christmas shoebox children gifts 'not sustainable'
Well-wishers should be discouraged from taking part in an annual Christmas shoebox gift appeal over environmental concerns, it has been argued.
BBC
Women should be allowed to carry out early abortions at home, say medical leaders
Women should be allowed to carry out early abortions at home, medical leaders have said.
The Sun
Divorce rate falls for heterosexual couples in England and Wales
The divorce rate for opposite sex couples in England and Wales has plunged to its lowest level for almost half a century.
The Guardian
US abortions hit record low since Roe v Wade
Abortion rates continue fall in the US, decreasing by nearly a quarter in less than a decade, new data has revealed.
DailyMail.com
Almost 4,000 women in Ireland have undergone female genital mutilation
Almost 4,000 women living in Ireland have undergone female genital mutilation since 2011, a charity has said.
Irish Mirror
Fri, 29 Nov 2019
Group of bishops pledges to oppose liberalisation of abortion laws
A group of Catholic bishops in the Church of England has pledged to oppose attempts to further liberalise abortion.
Christian Today
Boris Johnson backs teaching about LGBT people during interview
The prime minister has said it is "unequivocally right" that children should be taught about LGBT issues.
ITV News
Politicians in Scotland unite in defence of Catholic schools during Holyrood debate
MSPs have condemned "unacceptable" attacks on Catholic schools and rejected claims that faith-based education could fuel sectarianism during a debate at Holyrood.
Tes
C of E publishes ‘faith-sensitive’ guide for relationships, sex and health education
The Church of England has published a new charter and resources for C of E schools teaching relationships, sex and health education.
Premier Christian Radio
Manchester woman jailed over terrorist offences
A Manchester woman who had Islamic State instructions on how to plan a terrorist attack on her phone has been jailed.
Manchester Evening News
Parents found guilty in Ireland's first FGM trial
The parents of a young girl who is deemed to have undergone female genital mutilation have been found guilty of allowing the act to take place.
TheJournal.ie
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