Religion News on the Web
Selected religion-related news from around the Web
July 29, 2011
- The Wall Street Journal
WSJ: Cleric fights Saudi bid to ban child marriages
A senior Saudi cleric issued a religious ruling
to allow fathers to arrange marriages for their daughters "even if they
are in the cradle," setting up a confrontation between government
reformers and influential conservative clergy.
July 28, 2011
- The Wall Street Journal
WSJ: China's banned churches defy regime
On a recent Sunday at the Beijing Zion Church, Pastor Jin Mingri
laid out a vision for Christians in China that contrasts starkly with
the ruling Communist Party's tight reins on religion.
July 22, 2011
- South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post: Ban on Islamic dress sparked Uygur attack
Local residents believe that an attempt by
the authorities in Hotan , Xinjiang , to gradually ban local Uygur women
from wearing black veils and traditional Islamic black outfits was one
of the main triggers of a deadly attack at a local police station on
Monday.
July 12, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Poll: Young in Malaysia, Indonesia oppose polygamy
The vast majority of young Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia
appear to disapprove of the traditional acceptance of polygamy but
remain reluctant to openly support interfaith marriages or premarital
sex, a new survey shows.
July 12, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Israel opens Jesus baptism site in West Bank
Israel opened the traditional baptism site of
Jesus to daily visits Tuesday, a move that required the cooperation of
Israel's military and the removal of nearby mines in the West Bank along
the border with Jordan.
July 10, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: New Australian law to make Muslims lift veils
Muslim women would have to remove veils and show their faces to
police on request or risk a prison sentence under proposed new laws in
Australia's most populous state that have drawn criticism as culturally
insensitive.
July 09, 2011
- The New York Times
NYT: Where worship never pauses
The worship music, throbbing soft-rock appeals
performed by live bands, has continued here without pause, day and
night, since May 1999.
July 06, 2011
- Reuters
Reuters: "No God" film angers Tunisian Islamists
Six months
after Tunisia's uprising, religious tension is rising over the limits of
freedom of expression, as Islamists challenge the dominance of liberals
in what was once a citadel of Arab secularism.
July 04, 2011
- NPR
NPR: Airport Chapels: 'Flying On A Wing And A Prayer'
The first airport chapel opened 60 years ago in Boston. Today, there are hundreds in airports around the world, and they continue to attract fliers — some are nervous about air travel, some face personal crises or loss, some just need a place to pray.