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Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

Euronews

As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had

The brutalisation of global norms by figures like Pete Hegseth has become a fight against chaos, and all major religions must play a role, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Firefighter And Wife Blame Religion For Disturbing Way They Kept Their Daughter For Years

“They don't deserve any kids!!!”

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There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should be ignored.

The Conversation

A Short Take on Chiles v. Salazar

Another religious freedom case in a free speech guise

Reason

Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different?

If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule in favor of faith-based lawsuits; a secretary of Defense framing the war in Iran in apocalyptic terms; a president pushing a law restricting voting…

Roll Call

Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country

Chile’s new president is a devout Catholic in a country that has grown increasingly secular but retains conservative traits in various areas

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Grooming gangs inquiry to examine impact of ethnicity, culture and religion

The statutory independent inquiry has published its terms of reference.

Evening Standard

Ethnicity, culture and religion to be examined by long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry, Home Secretary vows

Shabana Mahmood insisted there ‘will be no hiding place for the predatory monsters who committed these vile crimes’ as the grooming gang inquiry published its terms of reference

Evening Standard

‘I’m obsessed with this’: JD Vance has a bonkers take on UFOs, spoiler alert it isn’t about extraterrestrial life

Welcome to the intersection of religion and science fiction!

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Trump Shares Bizarre Letter About His Own Death — With Stark Warning That Only Christ's 'Shed Blood' Can Save Him

Donald Trump shares a personal letter from Franklin Graham discussing salvation and faith, sparking discussions on religion's role in politics.

International Business Times UK

4 Forgotten Temple Stories Lost in Time

Numerous temples around India tell tales that history has all but forgotten. These hallowed locations, concealed in quiet villages, isolated woodlands, or ruins, hold secrets that are timeless. Every temple has a forgotten story that is just waiting to be unearthed, from mysterious rites to hide myths. These tales show…

Times Life

5 Temples That Defy Logic: Secrets Hidden for Centuries

There are many temples in India, yet some transcend religion and become mysterious. These hallowed locations present centuries old, unexplained phenomena that defy reason, science, and human comprehension. These temples continue to captivate both believers and scholars with their floating pillars and mysterious noises. Whether they are viewed as mysteries…

Times Life

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Invokes Jesus in Military Prayer, Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service

The controversy surrounding Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Christian worship service at the Pentagon highlights religious specificity, legal challenges, and its impact on military operations.

International Business Times UK

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The Conversation

God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support

America’s secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, sports an array of tattoos with Christian messaging, including one which reads “Deus Vult”, God wills it, and is associated with the medieval crusades. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, while leading a Christian service at the Pentagon on March 25,…

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Calls for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies at Pentagon Prayer Service

A Pentagon official's prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies has sparked a debate on the role of religion in military leadership.

Reason

Additional Testimony Against the Proposed "Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act"

I submitted some additional testimony to a House subcommittee, in response to questions from Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon.

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7 Lord Krishna Temples You Must Visit Before You Die

India is dotted with sacred temples, but few places capture the soul like the temples of Lord Krishna. From the playful charm of his childhood in Mathura to the serene banks of Yamuna in Vrindavan, these temples are not just spiritual destinations they are experiences that touch your heart and…

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

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Who Created God? The Question That Breaks Logic

There is one question that doesn’t just challenge beliefs it stops your mind completely. If God created everything… then who created God?” At first, it sounds simple. Almost logical. But the moment you think deeper, something unusual happens. Your thoughts slow down. Answers disappear. Because this question doesn’t just question…

Reason

What Is The Original Meaning of "Sectarian"?

The Blaine Amendments purported to do exactly what Town of Greece rejected: permit "generic" expressions of religion but not expressions of specific religious beliefs.

The Guardian - US

‘I’m deathly afraid’: what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

Where traditional religion once gathered people together, digital spirituality is now consumed in isolation, mediated by tech gods with opaque agendas

The Independent UK

Voices: Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on Prince William’s ‘quieter’ approach to religion

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is debating whether a future monarch needs personal faith, with readers questioning Prince William’s limited church attendance and the relevance of the Church in a changing UK

Times Life

Why Bad Things Happen If God Exists?

People have been wondering about the existence of God and the presence of evil and suffering in the world for centuries. The question is very simple but it can cause a lot of distress: If God indeed exists, then why are there bad things happening? Why do good people seem…

Times Life

Most Powerful Saraswati Mantra for Students & Exam Success

Goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the deity of learning, knowledge and arts in Hindu tradition. Indeed, Devi represents the flow of consciousness and wisdom throughout the universe. Being one of the most beautiful and serene Goddesses of the religion who is dressed in pure white, it is believed that even…

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