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Your daily media briefing - Tuesday 3 March

  

In the Media is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news and opinion and listen to our podcasts on our website.

  

Secularism in the media

 

Indian lawmakers scuffle over violence which killed 41

Indian lawmakers pushed and shoved each other in parliament on Monday after opposition parties demanded the resignation of interior minister Amit Shah over the handling of violence triggered by a citizenship law that excludes Muslims.

Reuters

 

‘The violence in Delhi is not a “riot”. It is targeted anti-Muslim brutality’

Blame the poisonous ideology of the Hindu nationalist BJP for the blood on India's streets, says Kenan Malik.

The Observer

 

Activists voice concern over sex education guidance for schools in England

New guidance will leave many children in England ignorant about consent, forced marriage and LGBTQ+ issues, say young activists.

The Guardian

 

‘Don’t assume what British Muslims think — ask us’

Akeela Ahmed says British Muslims want to help counter and prevent Islamist extremism but also want to be treated as equal citizens.

The Times (£)

 

Councillors want rethink on decision to turn open space into mosque car park

Councillors in Stoke-on-Trent are calling for a rethink on plans to turn council-owned open space into a mosque car park.

Stoke Sentinel

 

Plans submitted for a symbolic Jewish boundary in parts of Stockport

Plans have been submitted to erect an eruv - a symbolic Jewish boundary - in parts of Stockport.

Manchester Evening News

 

‘Christian domination of NHS pastoral care must end’

Andrew Copson says NHS managers should ensure that public services, including pastoral, spiritual, and religious services, are inclusive for all.

Health Service Journal

 

Secularist leader remains kingmaker by slim margin after latest Israeli election

Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman remains kingmaker of the next government by a very slim margin, exit polls suggest, despite not making a major breakthrough during the latest Israeli election.

The Jerusalem Post

 

Christian couple sentenced to death for blasphemy will get final verdict in April

A pair of Christians who are on death row for blasphemy in Pakistan are soon to receive a verdict on their appeal.

Premier Christian News

 

Vatican opens secret files on pope accused of failing to help Jews during Second World War

The Vatican has opened the Holy See's archives to shed light on the papacy of Pius XII, whose files were kept secret for decades due to accusations he failed to help save Jews during the Holocaust.

The Independent

  

Latest from the NSS

 

Can chaplaincy ever be fit for the 21st century?

A report highlighting the institutional bias towards Christianity in NHS chaplaincy services should prompt us to ask whether taxpayers should fund chaplaincy in the health service at all, says Dr Antony Lempert.

  

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