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** Secularism in the media
* Child rapist vicar protected by Church of England for 24 years <[link removed]>
A vicar who sexually abused a choirboy but was allowed to carry on working for 24 years ruined the lives of three other victims.
Liverpool Echo
* Nigerian court orders release of Mubarak Bala, who was detained over ‘blasphemy’ in Nigeria <[link removed]>
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of Mubarak Bala, the president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria.
Naija News
* ‘Ampleforth must get serious about child protection or it will deservedly close’ <[link removed]>
Ampleforth College must finally get serious about safeguarding or it will deservedly close. And some columnists' accusations of anti-Catholic bigotry against the government are silly.
The Tablet*
* European Commission responds to court ruling on ritual slaughter and animal welfare
The European Commission has said it respects a judgment from the European Court of Justice allowing member states to prohibit non-stun slaughter, and added that Jewish communities will always be welcome in Europe.
EU Reporter
* Keir Starmer: best of British values are the best of Christian values <[link removed]>
Labour's leader has said Christianity provides a blueprint for social improvement within a piece reflecting on this year's turmoil.
Church Times
* Row over use of ‘blasphemous’ words in Italian football <[link removed]>
A viral video on social media has shown goalkeeper Gigi Buffon using a blasphemous word during a game between Parma and Juventus. He has escaped punishment because the referee didn't hear it – but a player last week was given a one-match ban for a similar offence.
Football Italia
* Secular ‘values voters’ are becoming an electoral force in the US – just look closely at 2020’s results <[link removed]>
Research suggests Americans with secular values vote to uphold them with just as much motivation as those motivated by religion.
The Conversation
* ‘“Love jihad” law in Indian state attacks Muslims, infantalises Hindu women – and curbs Dalit rights’ <[link removed]>
A new law in Uttar Pradesh makes the private choice of a person who converts to another religion subject to the whims of the government of the day.
Scroll.in
** The latest from the NSS
* NSS urges even-handed approach to freedom of religion or belief <[link removed]>
The NSS has urged the UK's new envoy on freedom of religion or belief to take an even-handed approach to promoting the principle.
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