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Your daily media briefing - Thursday 30 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.

  

Latest from the NSS

 

Fears for safety of Nigerian Humanist leader after blasphemy arrest

The president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria has been arrested for blasphemy for a second time, sparking fears for his safety.

  

Secularism in the media

 

Humanist leader arrested for blasphemy in Nigeria

Nigerian police have arrested Mubarak Bala, president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, for "blasphemy" after he allegedly posted criticism of Islam on his Facebook page.

The Friendly Atheist (Patheos)

 

New Bishop of Horsham announced by 10 Downing Street

The new Bishop of Horsham has been announced today by 10 Downing Street.

Mid Sussex Times

 

Disgraced official in Trojan horse scandal given top police force role

A disgraced former councillor who was banned from serving on any local authority has been be given a top post at England's second largest police force.

The Times (£)

 

Religious gatherings unlikely to start again before end of year, says health boss in Birmingham

Religious worship is likely to remain confined to people's homes until the end of 2020, a top health advisor on Birmingham City Council has warned.

Birmingham Live

 

Sudan to criminalise female genital mutilation

The Sudanese government is to criminalise female genital mutilation. A special article will be added to the country's criminal law.

Dabanga

 

New York’s mayor sorry for Jewish funeral criticism

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued an apology after he criticised a large gathering for a Jewish funeral amid the coronavirus pandemic.

BBC

 

2,500 mourners jam Hasidic Jewish funeral, creating a flash point for NYC mayor

The event showed the challenges that officials have faced in addressing the flouting of social distancing in close-knit ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods.

The New York Times

 

Evangelical church sues California’s governor over coronavirus restrictions

A small evangelical church is suing the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, arguing the state's public gathering ban violates first amendment rights to religious freedom.

Los Angeles Times

 

Germany to set out rules for religious services including singing ban

Germany is to set out guidelines for holding religious services during the coronavirus pandemic with a list of strict restrictions expected to include a ban on singing.

The Guardian

 

Romanian Church condemns posters depicting doctors and nurses as saints

Romania's Orthodox Church said on Wednesday a series of outdoor posters depicting nurses and doctors on the frontlines of the new coronavirus outbreak as saints were blasphemous and an insult to Christian iconography.

Reuters

  

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