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Your daily media briefing - Tuesday 22 December

  

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.

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Secularism in the media

 

Child rapist vicar protected by Church of England for 24 years

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

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’

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

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

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

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’

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.

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The latest from the NSS

 

NSS urges even-handed approach to freedom of religion or belief

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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