Religion News on the Web
Selected religion-related news from around the Web
May 29, 2012
- The Religion News Service
RNS: Religious campus groups continue their challenge
When the Supreme Court ruled that a Christian student group could only be recognized at a small public law school if it accepted non-Christians and gays as potential leaders, some lawyers and campus advocates grew nervous.
May 29, 2012
- The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail: Syria ‘at a tipping point,’ Annan declares
As the civil war veers toward what the UN’s peace envoy called a decisive moment, grisly details from the scene of a massacre have prompted Canada and several other countries to expel Syrian diplomats.
May 29, 2012
- The Associated Press
AP: Egypt: Islamist candidate reassures women, Copts
The presidential candidate for Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday sought to expand his support base ahead of a tight runoff against an ex-regime figure next month, vowing to ensure the full rights of Christians and women if he is elected.
May 29, 2012
- The New York Times
NYT: Premier of Turkey seeks limits on abortions
Calling abortion an act of murder and an insidious plan to reduce the Turkish population, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for legislation to restrict women’s access to the procedure.
May 28, 2012
- The Associated Press
AP: Law urges SD schools to expand Bible instruction
South Dakota lawmakers who earlier this year urged public schools to provide academic instruction on the Bible may need the patience of Job as they wait for schools to embrace the idea.
May 28, 2012
- The Washington Times
Wash. Times: Catholics’ mandate suit draws dividing line for Obama
Three years ago, President Obama gave the University of Notre Dame’s commencement address, pleading for common ground with Catholics on thorny issues and vowing to seek a “sensible conscience clause” for doctors and nurses who oppose abortion out of religious objections.
May 28, 2012
- The Associated Press
AP: Pope's butler vows to help Vatican scandal probe
The biggest scandal to rock the Vatican in decades widened Monday with the pope's butler, arrested for allegedly having confidential documents in his home, agreeing to cooperate with investigators — raising the specter that higher-ranking ecclesial heads may soon roll.
May 27, 2012
- The Times of India
Times of India: Religious groups in row over heritage plot
The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba on Saturday alleged that the Baptist Mission Society (BMS) in New Delhi and London Mission Society (LMS) are trying to grab and sell a prime plot and buildings on 1, Ballygunge Circular Road.
May 25, 2012
- The Times of India
Times of India: Tamil Nadu groups campaign hard against inter-caste weddings
In a state that claims to be progressive, caste divide is rearing its ugly head once again. Reversing a recent positive trend, caste and communal leaders have been warning good samaritans against helping distressed couples of different castes from getting married and also issuing diktats against love marriages.