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Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 7 August

  

In the Media, our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, is one of the most popular features on our website and now available delivered to your inbox.

  

Secularism in the media

 

British Muslims should not feel forced to assimilate, says top counter terrorism officer

Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer has said British Muslims should not be forced to "assimilate" and called for a more 'community led' counter-terrorism strategy.

The Telegraph

 

Leeds health services see dozens of female genital mutilation victims

Dozens of victims of female genital mutilation in Leeds were seen for the first time by health services last year.

Yorkshire Evening Post

 

Reported FGM cases rise in Blackburn with Darwen

A growing number of women reporting female genital mutilation is the reason behind a rise in cases, according to a children's charity.

Lancashire Telegraph

 

Peter Tatchell speaks out on gay rights and religion

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said LGBT people "don't feel safe to come out" in "conservative religious communities" as he spoke on the campaign for LGBT equality and his attendance of Brighton Pride.

The Argus

 

No prosecution over 'We hate Catholics' video

Prosecutors have decided not to pursue a case against three people investigated over a video of sectarian singing in a Belfast bar.

The Irish News

 

London council 'won't stand' for anti-LGBT protests outside of schools

Haringey Council has said it will take a tough line against any anti-LGTBQ+ education protests outside of its schools.

Ham & High

 

Prince William & Prince George could lose right to throne if they don't affiliate to Church of England

A report highlighting the fact that only Protestants are eligible to become the UK's head of state.

International Business Times

 

Man says circumcision at birth left him unable to feel anything during sex

A man who wants his circumcision "reversed" has revealed he's in pain with every step he takes and can barely feel anything during sex, after undergoing the "traumatic and disgusting" procedure.

Mail Online

 

There’s something rotten at the heart of Mountain of Fire Ministries

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International, a global family of Pentecostal churches based in the UK, stands accused of mishandling funds by the UK's charity regulator.

The Freethinker (Patheos)

 

Alabama’s attorney general expects injunction against abortion ban

The attorney general of the US state of Alabama has said a federal judge should grant, at least in part, a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state's new abortion ban. But he has added that he will take the fight to uphold the ban to the US Supreme Court.

AL.com

  

In case you missed it: from the NSS

 

The ‘minister for faith’ shouldn’t be replaced

After the minister for faith's resignation, Stephen Evans says this unnecessary role enables the government to promote a positive view of religion and should be abandoned.

  

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