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** Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 17 June
In the Media <[link removed]> is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news <[link removed]> and opinion <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts <[link removed]> on our website.
** Secularism in the media
* British Muslims held in India accused of 'violating lockdown' <[link removed]>
The men allege they are victims of religious persecution by the Indian government, which is led by the rightwing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), known for its anti-Muslim agenda.
The Guardian
* Christian charity urges MPs to reject NI abortion rules backed by House of Lords <[link removed]>
A Christian charity is calling for MP's to reject new abortion regulations for Northern Ireland that "discriminate against people with disabilities" after Members of the House of Lords at Westminster voted to approve them.
Premier Christian News
* Sheffield brewery apologises for beer named after Hindu deity <[link removed]>
A Sheffield beer company has apologised following backlash from the Hindu community over the "highly inappropriate" and "very disrespectful" title of one of its drinks.
The Star
* Harrow Central Mosque withdraws call to prayer application <[link removed]>
Harrow Central Mosque withdrew its application to modify a planning condition that could have allowed it to play the adhan once a week – on Fridays at 6pm – for a period of three months.
This Is Local London
* Church of England embroiled in racism row for turning down black trainee vicar <[link removed]>
The Church of England has become embroiled in a racism row for turning down a black trainee vicar because a "monochrome white working class" area might make him feel "uncomfortable".
The Telegraph
* NI executive: Abuse victims’ advocate was ‘open’ about Catholic church role <[link removed]>
A number of victims' groups called for Brendan McAllister to stand down, or be removed from his post, after it became apparent he has been officiating at Catholic church services at St Peter's in Warrenpoint.
News Letter
* Religious exemptions not clear in SCOTUS civil rights ruling, legal experts say <[link removed]>
The landmark June 15 Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender people from employment discrimination based on sex has raised concern among religious organisations.
Religion Unplugged
* Egyptian activist Sara Hegazy who was tortured for flying a Pride flag has died by suicide <[link removed]>
After being freed from prison, Hegazy was granted asylum in Canada, but continued to suffer from PTSD and depression caused by her traumatic imprisonment.
Pink News
* New Zealand parliamentary committee sanctions religious discrimination in primary schools <[link removed]>
The Education and Workforce Committee's report to the House of Parliament last week on the Education and Training Bill shows that they have failed to listen to much of the feedback they received from the public about the discriminatory practice of allowing religious instruction in schools.
Scoop
* 'Mubarak Bala: Sharia court trial and punishment' <[link removed]>
Muslim zealots are using police action as a pretext to severely punish Bala for making blasphemous posts on Facebook, says Leo Igwe.
Sahara Reporters
** Latest from the NSS
* Does Scotland’s justice minister realise the reach of his own hate crime bill? <[link removed]>
Humza Yousaf has claimed a bill he's proposing isn't a threat to free speech because it sets a high threshold for criminality. But his careless words suggest he isn't taking concerns seriously, says Chris Sloggett.
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