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** Your daily media briefing - Friday 16 October
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
* Worker told police officer about praying "crank" at Manchester Arena 30 minutes before the blast <[link removed]>
A security worker told a police officer about a praying "crank" at the Manchester Arena about 30 minutes before the blast that killed 22 people and injured hundreds more, an inquiry has heard.
ITV
* Islamist extremist on trial for video which 'encouraged' terrorism <[link removed]>
An Islamist extremist shared a home-made video of London's Royal Festival Hall with the message "attack, attack", a court has heard.
East London & West Essex Guardian
* Lloyds Pharmacy apologises again for emergency contraception refusal <[link removed]>
Firm says sorry after pharmacist would not dispense product 'for religious reasons'.
The Guardian
* 'Catholic symbols are being phased out of Irish state secondary schools - and it's about time' <[link removed]>
Why should any student be forced to attend a mandatory mass a couple of times a year, an event that has nothing to do with their education or the beliefs of a considerable chunk of the people who attend the school, or those who work there, asks Jade Hayden.
Her
* 'Time to listen to citizens and trust technology when it comes to slaughter' <[link removed]>
The conversation on slaughter without stunning is bouncing around Europe for different reasons: animal welfare, religion, economy.
EU Reporter
* ‘You don’t belong here’ <[link removed]>
In Poland's 'LGBT-free zones,' existing is an act of defiance.
CNN
* Coalition of prosecutors, attorneys general across US vows not to enforce anti-abortion laws <[link removed]>
A coalition of more than 60 state prosecutors and attorneys general from across the country declared Wednesday that they would not enforce laws that criminalise abortion, even if the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 decision that legalised it nationwide.
The Washington Post
* US: Gov Cuomo says 'religious practices' in Orthodox Jewish communities has caused renewed spread of Covid-19 <[link removed]>
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has said 'religious practices' within Orthodox Jewish communities has caused the renewed spread of Covid-19 in New York City and other hot spot zones within the state.
Mail Online
* Canada's bishops say conversion therapy ban threatens religious freedom <[link removed]>
Canada's Catholic bishops have criticised the "potential overreach" of a proposed government ban on conversion therapy, arguing that the legislation's "very disconcerting ambiguity" poses a threat to freedom of religion.
Catholic Herald
* LGBT groups in Japan launch petition seeking equality law <[link removed]>
Sexual minority groups and human rights activists launched a petition on Thursday calling for an LGBT equality law in Japan in hopes that it can be enacted next year, when the country is to host the Olympics and will be the focus of international attention.
Associated Press
* 'Mubarak Bala: Blasphemy and anti-atheist repression in Nigeria' <[link removed]>
The arrest of Mubarak Bala has foregrounded the dangerous situation of humanists and the vicious threat of Islamic extremism in Nigeria, says Leo Igwe.
Today News Africa
* 'New Zealand euthanasia vote: polls point to "yes" amid campaign of fear and doubt' <[link removed]>
The End of Life Choice Act 2019 would allow those with a terminal illness to apply to terminate their life. Although the act has passed through parliament it will only come into force if more than 50% of voters tick "yes".
The Guardian
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* Geoffrey Robertson to argue for disestablishment in NSS lecture <[link removed]>
Human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson will make the case for disestablishing the C of E in the NSS's 2020 Bradlaugh Lecture.
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