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Your daily media briefing - Tuesday 21 April

  

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

 

Jihadist released early from prison despite government objections

A jihadist who wanted to carry out suicide missions for Islamic State was released early from prison, despite the government's objections to the "irrational" decision.

The Times (£)

 

Muslim hairdresser wins £20,000 from boss who forced her to pick up dog mess

A hairdresser has been awarded £20,000 in damages from her former boss after she was subjected to degrading treatment because she is Muslim.

Metro

 

Priest holds Eucharist inside London church after archbishop's clarification on building closures

A London priest has resumed Eucharists in person inside his historic church after the archbishop of Canterbury said that the Church of England's position on building closures was "guidance, not instruction".

Christian Today

 

'Abusive' vicar who continued to practice after ban keeps holy orders despite addition to infamous 'Lambeth list'

An 'abusive' vicar who was banned from preaching - yet continued to hold religious ceremonies – has been added to an unpublished Church of England list but will be allowed to keep his Holy Orders.

The Telegraph

 

US federal judge blocks Kansas limits on religious gatherings

A federal judge in the US has blocked Kansas from limiting attendance at in-person religious worship services or activities to 10 people or fewer to check the spread of the coronavirus.

Politico

 

Coronavirus conspiracy theories putting Christian minorities at risk, says charity

Christian persecution watchdog Open Doors has said Christians around the world are being put at risk due to a wave of conspiracy theories blaming believers for the spread of Covid-19.

Premier Christian News

 

Samaritan's Purse criticised for having New York hospital employees sign Christian 'Statement of Faith'

The humanitarian relief organisation behind a sprawling field hospital erected in New York's Central Park has been criticised for making employees sign a "Statement of Faith" that outlines their views on marriage.

Premier Christian News

 

Indonesia bans traditional Ramadan exodus to rein in coronavirus

Indonesia will ban its traditional annual exodus by people streaming out of cities at the end of the Muslim fasting month in May.

Reuters

 

Rights groups seek LGBT+ protection in US coronavirus response

More than 180 rights groups on Monday asked the U.S. Congress to take steps to protect LGBT+ people from discrimination in the coronavirus pandemic.

Reuters

  

In case you missed it: from the NSS

 

Just 22% of marriages in England & Wales were religious in 2017

The proportion of marriages which are conducted as religious ceremonies has hit a historic low in England and Wales.

  

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