Religious Diversity News - The Pluralism Project

Current News–Domestic & International

Ecumenical Outcry Follows Coptic Christian Killings (Egypt, International)
Feb 9, 2010–The Christian Century  

Rare Jade Buddha Unveiled At Buddhist Monastery (California, United States, International)
Feb 6, 2010–The San Diego Union-Tribune  

Anti-Semitic Attacks Against Jews 'Rise In the UK' (United Kingdom, Israel, Palestinian Territories)
Feb 5, 2010–BBC News  

Court to Stage Debate On Religious Freedom (Indonesia)
Feb 5, 2010–The Jakarta Post  

Democrats Push to Repeal Religious Dress Ban In Schools (Oregon)
Feb 5, 2010–KATU News  

Egypt Restores Monastery, Touting Religious Harmony In Wake Of Drive-By Shooting (Egypt)
Feb 5, 2010–The Denver Post/AP  

Hindu Community Hopes for Temple Approval From Chino Hills (California)
Feb 5, 2010–Contra Costa Times  

Pleasanton Spokesman for Baha'i Faith Awaits Court Ruling (California, Iran, International)
Feb 5, 2010–Contra Costa Times  

Religions Unite (Canada, Haiti)
Feb 5, 2010–The Intelligencer  

Troubled Woman Finds Peace as a Buddhist Nun (North Carolina)
Feb 5, 2010–Kansas City Star  

Beckendorff Student Injured After Altercation; CAIR Says Victim Targeted Because Of Religion (Texas)
Feb 4, 2010–The Katy Times  

In a First, Postages Featuring Indian Deities Issued In the US (United States)
Feb 4, 2010–India Journal  

Kenyan Churches Protest Islamic Courts' Clause In Constitution (Kenya)
Feb 4, 2010–Ecumenical News International  

Religion Department Sponsors Onondaga Land Rights Events (New York)
Feb 4, 2010–The Spectator  

Suit Over Hijab May Be Settled (Michigan)
Feb 4, 2010–The Detroit News  

Advocates Of Pagan Church Near Bowdon Blame Prejudice for BOC Permit Denial (Georgia)
Feb 3, 2010–Times-Georgian  

Chief Of Police Empathizes With Muslim Community (California)
Feb 3, 2010–Muslim Public Affairs Council  

Cross Found At Air Force Academy's Wicca Center (Colorado)
Feb 3, 2010–Los Angeles Times  

Defacement Of AFA Pagan Worship Area Causing Outrage (Colorado)
Feb 3, 2010–KRDO News  

Egypt Christians Call for Right to Build Churches (Egypt)
Feb 3, 2010–News & Observer/AP  

Family Helps Adopted Haitian Children Keep Their Spiritual Heritage (Illinois, Haiti)
Feb 3, 2010–San Jose Mercury News/The Chicago Tribune  

France Refuses a Citizenship Over Full Islamic Veil (France)
Feb 3, 2010–BBC News  

India's 'Untouchables' Declare Own Religion (India, Austria, International)
Feb 3, 2010–CNN  

National Prayer Breakfast Draws Controversy (District Of Columbia, United States, Uganda)
Feb 3, 2010–The New York Times  

Sikhs Attend Landmark Interfaith Conference In Jakarta (United States, Indonesia, Asia)
Feb 3, 2010–SikhNet/The Sikh Times  

Tribes Get a Hearing On Wind Farm Opposition (Massachusetts)
Feb 3, 2010–The Boston Globe  

Cultural Open Days Introduce Islam to Spain (Spain)
Feb 2, 2010–The Siasat Daily  

Delta Muslims, Christians Denounce Jos Crisis (Nigeria)
Feb 2, 2010–This Day Online  

European Court Rules On Faith, Names On Turkish ID (Turkey, Europe)
Feb 2, 2010–Today's Zaman/Reuters  

Evansville's Hindu Temple Donates to Haiti Relief (Indiana)
Feb 2, 2010–Evansville Courier & Press  

Germany Universities Train Islam Teachers (Germany, Turkey)
Feb 2, 2010–Islam Online  

Priest Bridges Religious Divide By Funding Germany's Biggest Mosque (Germany)
Feb 2, 2010–The Christian Science Monitor  

Who Will Pray At Lebanon's Rebuilt Synagogue? (Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian Territories)
Feb 2, 2010–BBC News  

Australian Envoy Welcomes Gurdwara Council Of Victoria Statement (Australia, India)
Feb 1, 2010–Daily India  

BC Sikhs Reach Haiti With Relief (Canada, Haiti)
Feb 1, 2010–World Sikh News  

French Catholic Church Warns Against Muslim Veil Ban (France, Vatican City)
Feb 1, 2010–The Star Online/Reuters  

State Stepping In On Shabbat Elevator Squabble (Maryland)
Feb 1, 2010–JTA  

Baha'is Condemn Lack Of Due Process At Trial In Iran (Iran)
Jan 31, 2010–Baha'i World News Service  

Faiths Unite In South Florida to Help Haiti (Florida, Haiti)
Jan 31, 2010–The Miami Herald  

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record (Egypt)
Jan 31, 2010–The New York Times  

Virginia Islamic School's Expansion Met Protests (Virginia)
Jan 31, 2010–NPR (Audio)  

Malaysian Hindus Celebrate Festival Amid Tensions (Malaysia)
Jan 30, 2010–Yahoo News  

Air Force Builds Worship Space for Wiccans (Colorado)
Jan 29, 2010–Beliefnet/Religion News Service  

Claim Filed Over Damaged Medicine Bag (Idaho, Oregon)
Jan 29, 2010–Bonner County Daily Bee  

For Buddhists, San Francisco Offers Many Places to Worship (California)
Jan 29, 2010–VOA News  

Islamic Activists Angered By SoCal Mayor's Speech (California)
Jan 29, 2010–The Fresno Bee/AP  

Muslim Advocates Decry California Councilwoman's Facebook Posting Over Murder Trial (California)
Jan 29, 2010–Los Angeles Times/AP  

North London Hindu School Will Be 'the First Of Many' (United Kingdom)
Jan 29, 2010–BBC News  

Pagan Groups Join Forces to Offer Assistance In Haiti (New Hampshire, Haiti, International)
Jan 29, 2010–Foster's Daily Democrat  

A Modern Tale Of Meatpacking And Immigrants (Nebraska, Sudan, Somalia, International)
Jan 28, 2010–Los Angeles Times  

Edison Teen Assaulted Jewish Man Because Of Religion, Judge Rules (New Jersey)
Jan 28, 2010–My Central Jersey  

Interfaith Arts Festival In Cairo Promotes Understanding Between East And West (Egypt, International)
Jan 28, 2010–Episcopal News Service  

Lithuania Steps Into European Crucifix Debate (Italy, Lithuania, Europe)
Jan 28, 2010–Ecumenical News International  

Monks Up In Arms Over Police Assault (South Korea)
Jan 28, 2010–The Korea Times  

RI, US Religious Groups Team Up to Tackle Poverty (United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Asia)
Jan 28, 2010–The Jakarta Post  

Secretary Napolitano Meets With Faith-Based And Community Leaders (District Of Columbia, United States)
Jan 28, 2010–eNews Park Forest  

Swiss Court Upholds Basketball Headscarf Ban (Switzerland)
Jan 28, 2010–BBC News  

Video: Muslim American Leaders Coming Of Age In a Post-9/11 World (United States)
Jan 28, 2010–Muslim Public Affairs Council (Video)  

Young Adults Reconnect With Jewish Heritage (Texas, United States, Israel)
Jan 28, 2010–The Houston Chronicle  

'Philosophy' Poster Containing Ten Commandments Gets Judge Back In Spotlight (Ohio)
Jan 27, 2010–The Columbus Dispatch  

Detention Of Ten Baha’is Leads to Fears for Other Prisoners (Iran)
Jan 27, 2010–Baha'i World News Service  

Pig Heads Left At Malaysia Mosques After Allah Row (Malaysia)
Jan 27, 2010–BBC News  

Surrey Sikh First Turbanned Torch Bearer (Canada, International)
Jan 27, 2010–Surrey Leader  

AAI, ADC And MPAC Meet With Attorney General Holder to Discuss Profiling; Encourage Engagement (District Of Columbia, United States)
Jan 26, 2010–Muslim Public Affairs Council  

Austria's Traditional 'Mullerlauf' Wards Off Winter Demons (Austria)
Jan 26, 2010–Earth Times  

Baking Swiss Treats Amid Acid Debate (Switzerland, International)
Jan 26, 2010–The New York Times  

Bangladesh Moves to Ban Religion-Based Parties (Bangladesh)
Jan 26, 2010–RTTNews  

French Panel: Ban Burqas In Public Buildings (France)
Jan 26, 2010–NPR (Audio)  

NZ Baha'is Pray for Members In Iran (Iran, New Zealand)
Jan 26, 2010–North Shore Times  

Obama's Man Of Faith Hails Hindu Americans (District Of Columbia, United States)
Jan 26, 2010–mynews.in  

Churches Torched By Muslim Mob In Indonesia (Indonesia)
Jan 25, 2010–The Hindu/AP  

Egypt's Anxious Copts 'Await Next Catastrophe' (Egypt)
Jan 25, 2010–BBC News  

Malaysian Court Ends Ban On Book (Malaysia)
Jan 25, 2010–The New York Times  

Rights Group: Russian Religious Freedom In Danger (Russia)
Jan 25, 2010–Yahoo News/AP  

Shreveport Hears About World Religions (Arkansas)
Jan 25, 2010–Shreveport Times  

Sikh Community Hosts Annual New Mexico Legislative Luncheon (New Mexico)
Jan 25, 2010–SikhNet  

United Sikhs' Start Serving Langar for Haiti Earthquake Survivors (Haiti, Canada, United States)
Jan 25, 2010–South Asian Observer  

Zen Master: Vietnam Must Grant Religious Freedom (Vietnam)
Jan 25, 2010–Taiwan News/AP  

Church Council Duties Defined (Massachusetts)
Jan 24, 2010–Worcester Telegram & Gazette  

Family Opens Its Home to Spiritual Unity (California)
Jan 24, 2010–The Orange County Register  

Finding Faith: Pagans Explore Spirituality (Maryland)
Jan 24, 2010–Carroll County Times  

Haitians In the US Turn to Religion for Answers (New York, Haiti)
Jan 24, 2010–AOL News  

Student Organizes Blood Drive In Honor Of Islamic Leader (Texas)
Jan 24, 2010–The Houston Chronicle  

US Muslims Praise Obama Despite Setbacks (United States, International)
Jan 24, 2010–Islam Online  

Bahai On Trial In Iran Worries Brother From Afar (Maryland, Iran)
Jan 23, 2010–The New York Times  

Female Priests Defy Catholic Church, Hope to Change It (Virginia, United States, Vatican City)
Jan 23, 2010–The Washington Post  

Interfaith Prayer Service Held for Haiti (Iowa, Haiti)
Jan 23, 2010–KCRG  

Family Center Marks New Beginning for Fresno Buddhists (California)
Jan 22, 2010–The Fresno Bee  

Proposal Would Add Muslim Meals to Prison Fare (California)
Jan 22, 2010–The Fresno Bee  

Wind Farm Creates Tempest for Tribes' Religious Liberty (Massachusetts)
Jan 22, 2010–First Amendment Center  

2nd Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference Highlights Challenges And Progress Of the Global Sikh Community (Canada, International)
Jan 21, 2010–United Sikhs  

Americans' Bias Against Jews, Muslims Linked, Poll Says (United States)
Jan 21, 2010–The Washington Post  

Arson Attempts On 2 Malaysian Muslim Prayer Rooms (Malaysia)
Jan 21, 2010–The Boston Globe/AP  

Firm to Remove Bible References From Gun Sights (United States, International)
Jan 21, 2010–The New York Times  

Free Land for Shrine Ruled Unconstitutional (Japan)
Jan 21, 2010–The Japan Times  

Keller Pastor's Multifaith Initiative Includes 'Trialogue' With Muslims, Jews (Texas)
Jan 21, 2010–The Dallas Morning News  

Museum Explores 'Hidden History' Of Muslim Science (United Kingdom, International)
Jan 21, 2010–BBC News  

Ohlone Nation Fights to Save Ancestral Homeland (California)
Jan 21, 2010–New America Media (Video)  

Date Set for Seven Baha'i Leaders' Next Court Session (Iran)
Jan 20, 2010–Baha'i World News Service  

Dutch Anti-Islam Lawmaker Faces Hate Speech Trial (Netherlands)
Jan 20, 2010–The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP  

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