Legal Victory for Atheist Prisoner, Controversial Iranian Dress Code Patrols Resume, Sweden Condemned for Koran Burnings,
Fred Bodimer brings you the various religious-related developments over the weekend, including a significant legal victory for an incarcerated atheist in West Virginia who won the right not to participate in religiously affiliated programming for parole eligibility. Additionally, Iranian police have resumed controversial patrols to enforce Islamic dress codes for women after a hiatus due to protests. In Sweden, the burning of the Koran has caused tensions, leading to the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador from Iraq and the suspension of business with Swedish companies. The segment also discusses changes in religious attendance patterns in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a gradual increase in in-person attendance and a decline in virtual worship activity.