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Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 23 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

 

Life peerage announced for former archbishop of York

The former archbishop of York Dr Sentamu will be given a life peerage as a crossbencher, Downing Street has confirmed. Serious concerns over Sentamu's handling of sexual abuse allegations remain unresolved.

Church Times

 

Fiona Bruce appointed new FoRB envoy – NSS quoted

The prime minister's appointment of a new special envoy on freedom of religion or belief has prompted a mixed reaction from interested charities and campaigning groups. The NSS has urged her to remember that freedom from religion is a vital corollary to freedom of religion.

The Tablet*

 

MP Fiona Bruce vows to fight atrocities and persecution as new special envoy

Fiona Bruce has said she will use her role to improve the lives of anyone who is persecuted for their faith or belief.

Knutsford Guardian

 

Church says paedo vicar, 86, may lose his 'honorary title'

The diocese of Liverpool will review the decision to allow a paedophile vicar carry on working for another 24 years after his crimes were exposed.

Liverpool Echo

 

Hear about the reality of FGM as records rise across Cambridgeshire

Doctors across Cambridgeshire have discovered dozens of new cases of female genital mutilation in the last year.

Cambridgeshire Live

 

Halal status of COVID-19 vaccine raises concerns among Muslims

Radicals' reactions to the vaccination issue has raised concerns about the possibility of disrupted immunisation campaigns in some countries.

The Arab Weekly

 

Lawsuit challenges Indiana laws on disposal of foetal remains

An abortion clinic is suing the US state of Indiana, challenging provisions of a state law which requires foetal remains to be buried or cremated after an abortion.

ABC News

  

Medical blog

 

‘Why male circumcision should be delayed’

A sound ethical argument can be made to defer circumcision until the age of sexual consent.

KevinMD.com

  

Latest NSS podcast

 

Ep 41: Year in review

In the final episode of 2020, Emma Park is joined by members of the NSS team to look back at an unusual year of campaigning and activities.

  

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