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CAFF Weekly News Items Report 64

VIRGINIA

Redundant Amendment to Permit Incorporation of Churches Passes in Virginia
www.dailypress.com
www.sbe.virginia.gov

NATIONAL

Newsweek Explores Evangelical Impact on Public Policy
biz.yahoo.com
www.msnbc.msn.com
www.msnbc.msn.com

No Charges to be Filed Against Kentucky Church for Snake Bite Death
wcco.com
wwrn.org
wwrn.org

Pastor Shutting 'Jesus Camp" Featured in Documentary
wwrn.org
www.chron.com
www.twincities.com
kidsinministry.com

South Carolina American Indians Struggle to Repatriate, Rebury Ancestors
www.heraldonline.com
www.wilmingtonstar.com
aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu

Tennessee School Board Approves New Bible Course Despite ACLU Lawsuit
www.newschannel5.com
www.10news.com
www.tennessean.com

Religious Immunity to Zoning Laws Cited by Georgetown Student House
www.washingtonpost.com

Indiana Christian Ministers Debate Converting, Respecting Muslims
www.fortwayne.com

COURTS/LEGAL

7th Circuit Rejects Illinois Church's Free Expression, RLUIPA Land Use Claims
www.chicagotribune.com
caselaw.lp.findlaw.com

9th Circuit Enjoins Religious Services From City Leased Boise Shelter
www2.kbcitv.com
www.boiserescuemission.org
www.ca9.uscourts.gov

Federal Government Files Appeal in Bald Eagle Protection Act Case
www.firstamendmentcenter.org

See also: Texas Apache Holy Man Sues Government for Return of Seized Eagle Feathers
www.chron.com

Catholic Group Sues the University of Wisconsin Over Recognition Requirements
www.lacrossetribune.com
www.telladf.org

INTERNATIONAL

Vietnam Removed from CPC List Ahead of Presidential Visit, Uzbekistan Added
today.reuters.com
usinfo.state.gov
www.uscirf.gov
www.state.gov

UN Sponsored "Alliance of Civilizations" Report Calls for Bridging West-Muslim Divide
news.bbc.co.uk
www.signonsandiego.com
www.unaoc.org

PM's Snub Ratchets Up Pressure on Pope Benedict Before Turkey Visit
wwrn.org
rawstory.com
www.signonsandiego.com

Military, Intellectuals Jealously Guard Turkey's Secular Habits
news.bbc.co.uk
wwrn.org
wwrn.org
news.bbc.co.uk

See also: Under Pressure from EU, Turkish Parliament Passes Religious Foundations Law
in.today.reuters.com

Moroccan National Airline Bans Prayer Time for Corporate Staff
news.bbc.co.uk
wwrn.org
www.state.gov

UK Judiciary Head Advises Courts to Use Discretion After Muslim Lawyer Refuses to Remove Her Veil
wwrn.org
jurist.law.pitt.edu

Italy, Netherlands Contemplate Total Bans on Wearing Niqab in Public
news.bbc.co.uk
www.ynetnews.com
www.state.gov
www.state.gov

See also: Egyptian Court Protects Wearing of Niqab
www.adnki.com
www.speroforum.com
www.state.gov

Muslim Women Worldwide Argue Over Veiling's in Public Place
www.csmonitor.com
wwrn.org

New Indian Marriage Contract Will Allow Shi'a Muslim Women to Initiate Divorce
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
www.asianews.it
www.aisplb.com
www.state.gov

List of websites checked:

International/Non-Governmental Organizations
www.osce.org
www.irla.org
www.asil.org
www.minorityrights.org
www.forum18.org
pewforum.org
www.freedomhouse.org
www.unpo.org
www.religioustolerance.org
www.freedomforum.org
www.firstamendmentcenter.org
www.religionandsocialpolicy.org
www.opendoorsusa.org
www.ohchr.org

US Government Agencies
www.usdoj.gov
www.state.gov
www.uscirf.gov

Religion News
www.beliefnet.com
www.religionwriters.com
www.pbs.org
religionclause.blogspot.com
meaningoflife.tv

Legal Foundations
www.aclu.org
www.rluipa.com
www.becketfund.org
www.oyez.org
www.rutherford.org
www.au.org
www.aclj.org
www.ffrf.org
www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org
www.lc.org
www.thomasmore.org

Academic Sites
www.pluralism.org
jurist.law.pitt.edu

Interest Sites
www.bjconline.org
www.csw.org.uk
www.indiancountry.com
www.cair-net.org
news.bahai.org
www.sikhe.com
www.persecution.org
www.fotf.ca
www.christian.org.uk
www.churchstate.org
www.infidels.org
www.christianitytoday.com
www.narf.org
www.hinduamericanfoundation.org
zenit.org
www.maaf.info
www.hrwf.org
www.copts4freedom.com

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Prepared by the Education Division of the Council for America's First Freedom

Isabelle Kinnard, JD, Ph.D., Director

Jefferson Gray, Staff Writer

Disclaimer: This information is provided to inform recipients of reports and articles about religious freedom. The views and opinions expressed in each article are those of the author, not necessarily the Council for America's First Freedom.