Religious Diversity News - The Pluralism Project

Key Theme: Religious Freedom / Religion in Public Life (Domestic & International)

French Bank Apologises for Refusing Entry to Turbaned Sikh (France)
Nov 12, 2009–Global Sikh News  

Malaysia Catholic Paper Loses Permit Amid 'Allah' Row (Malaysia)
Nov 12, 2009–mysinchew.com  

Push to Build Mosques Is Met With Resistance (Denmark, Switzerland, Italy)
Nov 11, 2009–The New York Times  

Sikh Leaders Advocate for Civil And Human Rights Issues At First Sikh Summit (District Of Columbia, United States, International)
Nov 10, 2009–Punjab Newsline Network  

High Court Orders Protection to Runaway Hindu-Muslim Couple (India)
Nov 7, 2009–The Times of India  

Swiss Muslims Open Mosque Doors (Switzerland)
Nov 7, 2009–BBC News  

Bay Area Sikhs Launch BART Ads In Oakland, SF to Remember Pogrom (California, India)
Nov 6, 2009–San Jose Mercury News  

Swiss Referendum Stirs a Debate About Islam (Switzerland)
Nov 6, 2009–The Wall Street Journal  

Cambridge Professor Invited to Gurdwara In UK (United Kingdom)
Nov 4, 2009–Indian Express  

Malaysia Rejects Call to Release 10,000 Bibles (Malaysia)
Nov 4, 2009–Google News/AP  

European Rights Court Rules Against Display Of Crucifix In Italy Classrooms; Vatican Outraged (Italy, Europe)
Nov 3, 2009–The Hartford Courant/AP  

Young Muslims Step In Police's Shoes (United Kingdom)
Nov 2, 2009–BBC News  

25-Year-Old Massacre Haunts India's Sikhs (India)
Nov 1, 2009–CNN  

Secret Mission Rescues Yemen's Jews (New York, United States, Yemen)
Oct 31, 2009–The Wall Street Journal  

Muslims In Germany (Germany, Turkey)
Oct 30, 2009–PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly (Video)  

Malaysia Seizes 15,000 Copies Of the Bible: Church Leader (Malaysia)
Oct 29, 2009–Google News/AFP  

Pope Seeks More Freedom for Catholics In Iran (Iran, Vatican City)
Oct 29, 2009–Google News/AP  

Buddhist Killed, Burned In Thailand's Deep South (Thailand)
Oct 28, 2009–Reuters  

Danish Muhammad Cartoonist Defiant In Face Of Threats, Alleged Murder Plots (Denmark, International, Illinois)
Oct 28, 2009–Yahoo News/AP  

Film On Sikh Turbans Adopted In Birmingham Syllabus (United Kingdom)
Oct 28, 2009–DNA India  

Religious Freedom Report Lacks Specifics, Experts Say (United States, International)
Oct 27, 2009–The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life/Religion News Service  

Scientologists Convicted Of Fraud (France)
Oct 27, 2009–BBC News  

UN Expert Stresses Role Of States In Promoting Religious Tolerance (New York, International)
Oct 27, 2009–UN News Centre  

US State Department Gives Mixed Review Of Religious Freedom In Bulgaria (United States, Bulgaria)
Oct 27, 2009–The Sofia Echo  

Baha'i Family From Iran Starts Over In Utica (United States, Iran, New York)
Oct 26, 2009–Utica Observer-Dispatch  

Tibetan Harassment On Rise: US (United States, Nepal)
Oct 26, 2009–The Himalayan Times  

In Egypt, a Synagogue Renovation Elicits Complicated Feelings About Preserving Jewish History (Egypt, Israel, Middle East)
Oct 24, 2009–The Star Tribune/AP  

Tibetan Monk Makes Sand Mandala At Univ Of Montana (Montana, China)
Oct 23, 2009–The Buddhist Channel  

US Lawmakers Condemn Persecution Of Baha’is In Iran (United States, Iran)
Oct 23, 2009–WashingtonTV  

Almost Expunged (Somalia)
Oct 22, 2009–The Economist  

Korean Buddhist Monks, Nuns Say Conflict With Protestants 'Serious' (South Korea)
Oct 22, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/UCAN  

Junta's Online Warning to Buddhist Monks (Myanmar)
Oct 21, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/Scoop New Zealand  

In Mideast, Interfaith Couples Travel to Cyprus to Wed (Israel, Lebanon, Cyprus)
Oct 19, 2009–USA TODAY  

Vietnam Buddhist Case Shows Suppression: Watchdog (France, United States, Vietnam)
Oct 19, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/AFP  

Trial Of Seven Baha'is Delayed, No New Date Set (Iran)
Oct 18, 2009–Baha'i World News Service  

Study Dispels Myths On Muslim Population (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, International)
Oct 17, 2009–The Toronto Star  

Course Set to Help Muslim Integration (United Kingdom)
Oct 16, 2009–Cambridge News  

New Hindu Leader Aims to Shine a Light On a Rich Culture (United Kingdom)
Oct 16, 2009–Times Online  

Sikhs Can Wear Kirpans to Vancouver 2010 Games Venues (Canada)
Oct 15, 2009–BC Local News  

US Condemns Vietnam's Treatment Of Activists (United States, Vietnam)
Oct 15, 2009–Google News/AP  

Geert Wilders Wins Appeal Against Ban On Travelling to UK (United Kingdom, Netherlands)
Oct 13, 2009–Times Online  

Indian Festivities Set for Stadium (Australia)
Oct 9, 2009–Parramatta Advertiser  

Zen Master Decries Vietnam's Treatment Of Monks (Vietnam)
Oct 9, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

Swiss Cities Divided Over Anti-Minaret Posters (Switzerland)
Oct 8, 2009–Taiwan News/AP  

Muslim Group Calls for Burka Ban In Canada (Canada, France, Egypt, United States)
Oct 7, 2009–National Post  

Australia to Light Up Main Installations for Diwali (Australia)
Oct 6, 2009–Hindu Press International/Press Trust of India  

Buddhist Monks: Vietnam Police Still Harassing Us (Vietnam)
Oct 1, 2009–Google News/AP  

Scientologists Win Rights Case Against Russia (Russia, Europe)
Oct 1, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

Despite Court Victory, Egypt's Bahais Face Challenges (Egypt)
Sep 30, 2009–VOA News  

Prominent Iranians Call for Religious Liberty (District Of Columbia, Iran)
Sep 30, 2009–Baha'i World News Service  

Religious Tension Mounts In Vietnam (Vietnam)
Sep 30, 2009–BBC News  

Artist Who Set Off Muslim Fury Visits City (Connecticut, New Jersey, United States, International)
Sep 29, 2009–The New York Times  

Buddhists: Police, Mob Force Monks From Monastery (Vietnam)
Sep 27, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

Myanmar's Monks Under Close Watch (Myanmar)
Sep 24, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/Asia Times  

Burial Of Deceased Baha’i Prevented (Iran)
Sep 23, 2009–Iran Press Watch/Human Rights Activists News Agency  

China 'House' Church Razed, Christians Brace for 60th Anniversary (China)
Sep 23, 2009–Ecumenical News International  

Tensions Rise As Police Question Monk's Followers (Vietnam)
Sep 22, 2009–ABC News/AP  

Afghan Jew a One-Man Upholder Of Tradition (Afghanistan)
Sep 20, 2009–The Los Angeles Times  

Pakistan Rights Groups Seek Answers On Christian’s Death (Pakistan)
Sep 16, 2009–The New York Times  

Belgian Schools Ban Muslim Headscarf: Tribunal (Belgium)
Sep 11, 2009–Google News/AFP  

Swiss Bishops Reject Minaret Ban (Switzerland)
Sep 11, 2009–Islam Online  

4 Militants Held In Fatal Attack On Christians In Pakistani Town (Pakistan)
Sep 9, 2009–The New York Times  

6 Malaysian Muslims Charged With Insulting Hindus (Malaysia)
Sep 8, 2009–Syracuse.com  

Malaysia Muslim Protest Derails Hindu Temple Plan (Malaysia)
Sep 6, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

Swiss Christian, Jewish, Muslim Groups Reject Call to Ban Minarets (Switzerland)
Sep 4, 2009–Ecumenical News International  

Ukraine Mayor Accused Of Anti-Semitism (Russia)
Sep 3, 2009–Google News/AP  

Arabs Charged Over Dutch Cartoon (Denmark, Europe)
Sep 2, 2009–BBC News  

Muslim Insurgents Confound Military In Thailand (Thailand)
Aug 31, 2009–The New York Times  

Exhibit Honors Muslims Who Saved Jews (Albania, International, Texas)
Aug 28, 2009–The Houston Chronicle  

Egypt Arrests 50 for Opposing Rehousing Of Bahais (Egypt)
Aug 27, 2009–Google News/AFP  

Junta Warns Buddhist Monks Online (Myanmar)
Aug 26, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/The Irrawaddy  

Russian President Vows to Support Russian Buddhists (Russia)
Aug 24, 2009–The Buddhist Channel/Zee News  

Jordan Puts Shiites On Trial In Unprecedented Case (Jordan)
Aug 23, 2009–MSNBC/AP  

Muslims Begin Ramadan Holy Month (United States, International)
Aug 22, 2009–BBC News  

As Japan’s Mediums Die, Ancient Tradition Fades (Japan)
Aug 20, 2009–The New York Times  

Egypt Unveils Restoration Of Famous Synagogue (Egypt)
Aug 20, 2009–Google News/AP  

Muslims Warned Of Ramadan Thieves (United Kingdom)
Aug 19, 2009–BBC News  

Trial Of Seven Imprisoned Baha'i Leaders Postponed (United States, Iran)
Aug 17, 2009–Bahá’í World News Service  

French Minister Urges Burka Ban (France)
Aug 15, 2009–BBC News  

Swiss Move to Ban Minarets As 'Symbols Of Islamic Power' (Switzerland)
Aug 14, 2009–The Independent  

India Hit Over Religious Violence (United States, India, International)
Aug 13, 2009–BBC News  

Due Process Ignored As Trial Date Is Set for Iranian Baha'i Prisoners (Iran)
Aug 12, 2009–Bahá’í World News Service  

Muslim Swimsuit Draws French Ban (France)
Aug 12, 2009–The New York Times/AP  

Sectarian Violence Hits Pakistani Town (Pakistan)
Aug 12, 2009–BBC News  

Yale Press Bans Images Of Muhammad In New Book (United States, Denmark, International)
Aug 12, 2009–The New York Times  

French Muslims' Veils Ignite Debate On Values (France)
Aug 9, 2009–The Washington Post  

Attack On a Vietnam Monastery (Vietnam, International)
Aug 4, 2009–BBC News  

Legal Action Looms After Calgary Concert Halted Over Kirpan (Canada)
Aug 4, 2009–Calgary Herald  

Hate Engulfs Christians In Pakistan (Pakistan)
Aug 2, 2009–The New York Times  

Egypt: Christian-Muslim Tensions Rise (Egypt, Egypt)
Jul 30, 2009–AllAfrica.com/

Indian Christians Left In Slums, While Told 'Return Only As Hindus' (India)
Jul 30, 2009–Ecumenical News International  

First Sikhs to Guard the Queen (United Kingdom)
Jul 29, 2009–BBC News  

Islamic School Ban Sparks Protest (Australia)
Jul 27, 2009–BBC News  

Muslims Welcome Police Scarf Move (United Kingdom)
Jul 27, 2009–BBC News  

Ancient, And Fading, Iraqi Group Settles In Mass. (Iraq)
Jul 25, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

Activists: NKorean Executed for Distributing Bible (North Korea, South Korea)
Jul 24, 2009–Google News/AP  

China Says Falun Gong Ban 'Works' (China)
Jul 22, 2009–BBC News  

Victims to Select Own-Faith Officers (England)
Jul 22, 2009–BBC News  

A Divide In American Shiism (Michigan)
Jul 20, 2009–The Seattle Times/AP  

Danish Military Unit Involved In Headscarf Row (Denmark)
Jul 20, 2009–Syracuse.com/AP  

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