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Ministers urged to be more aggressive in tackling issues within religious groups

Exclusive: Sweeping review of relationship between faith and state will call for crackdown on oppression and radicalisation

The Guardian - UK

Tibet dying a ‘slow death’ under Chinese rule, says exiled leader

Exiled Tibetan leader addresses US Congress for first time, says Tibet’s language, culture and religion facing erasure.

Al Jazeera

Majority Still See Hard Work, Tolerance, and Religion as Important American Values

Plus: Free speech is at the heart of the SCOTUS immigration case, the best and worst states for occupational licensing, and more...

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What does 'secularism' mean in the Iran protests?

Since the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini in September 2022, much has been said and written about the protests in Iran. Amini died while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. She was arrested for supposedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.

The Conversation

The incredible story of San Francisco’s Fort Point National Historic Site

SAN FRANCISCO — Westerners brought many things when they came to the Bay Area, technology, new religion and massive greed. Among these was paranoia – a fear of others slipping in and disrupting the nice life they were making.

Tribune News Service

Tom Cruise's Scientology links, why Katie Holmes left and stars who STILL follow religion

The controversial Church of Scientology has some high profile members including poster-boy Tom Cruise, but many stars have left the religion for numerous reasons

Daily Mirror

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline

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Ramzan 2023: Food items to relish during Iftar

Ramzan, which is considered to be the holiest month in the religion of Islam, has finally arrived. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Is Norse god Odin older than previously thought? An expert analyses new evidence

A new find from Denmark, dubbed the Vindelev bracteate, has challenged previous understanding of religion in late prehistoric and early medieval Scandinavia.

The Conversation

Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions

We are about to witness the birth of a new kind of religion. In the next few years, or perhaps even months, we will see the emergence of sects devoted to the worship of artificial intelligence (AI).

The Conversation

'Lebanese lesbian' an expert on 'chicks, chickpeas, cults and culture'

She had been reluctant to use religion in her comedy.

Newcastle Herald

Author and priest Randall Balmer: ‘Sport has eclipsed religion as the US pastime’

In his new book, the scholar examines how religion shaped the history of major sports in North America

The Guardian - US

Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues

With the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former president Donald Trump and/or Gov. Ron DeSantis might end up impacting the national campaign on issues ranging from abortion to education and immigration

The Independent UK

‘Celebrity is religion’: How Andy Warhol kickstarted our obsession with superstars

Kitschy unboxing videos, sunset selfies, TikTok dances: what would the man in the blonde wig make of the world he created, asks Nicole Flattery

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The Conversation

Who are Jehovah's Witnesses? A religion scholar explains the history of the often misunderstood group

Six adults were killed March 9, 2023, in Hamburg, Germany, in what police described as a “rampage” after an evening religious service. Several others were wounded during the attack at a Jehovah’s Witness center, called a Kingdom Hall, including a woman who lost her pregnancy. The suspected shooter was reported…

The Conversation

Uncovering the secret religious and spiritual lives of sex workers

Tanya* is telling me just how important her Methodist Christianity is to her. We’re chatting over a video call, and I can see Tanya’s living room in the background. This also happens to be her workspace because Tanya, who is 50, is a full-time phone and cam sex worker. For…

The Conversation

Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers

It isn’t just artists and teachers who are losing sleep over advances in automation and artificial intelligence. Robots are being brought into Hinduism’s holiest rituals – and not all worshippers are happy about it.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: What would Jesus see in the world today? A Jewish take

Last month marked the start of Lent, a period of preparation in the Christian religion leading up to Easter, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That made me wonder: What would Jesus see if he looked around today?

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Government Institution Being Questioned In Respect To Religious Freedom From The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear the case of Groff v. DeJoy In Violation nf The First Amendment in Freedom Of Religion.

Reason

Ending the Epicycles of the Establishment Clause

Like abortion, separationism has distorted standing doctrine.

Tribune News Service

NYC Mayor Adams appears to reverse himself on controversial remarks criticizing separation of church and state

Mayor Eric Adams appeared to take back his recent controversial comments on religion Sunday, saying, “Government should not interfere with religion and religion should not interfere with government.”

The Times of India

'Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhya': Play on partition to complete 400 shows on March 7

MUMBAI: Ank theatre group's famous play 'Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhya' will stage its 400th show, and complete a 20-year run, at Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, March 7. Special mementos will be distributed to the cast and crew.

The Times of India

When is Holi 2023? Date, Story, History, Significance and all you need to know

Holi is a festival of religious significance and holds importance in Hindu religion. It is celebrated nationwide with great enthusiasm and zeal. Holi signifies the eternal love bonding between Lord Krishna and Radha; their love is cited as divine love. It also celebrates the victory of good over evil by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Archbishop of Vienna Stresses Importance of Makkah Document in Confronting Hatred

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Vienna, praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to dissociate the Islamic religion from the phenomena of terrorism and isolation, stressing the importance of the Makkah Document in confronting hatred and extremist ideas and spreading tolerance and coexistence. During an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat in Riyadh,…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: What the NYC mayor got wrong about church and state

New York Mayor Eric Adams declaring “I walk with God” at an interfaith breakfast Tuesday morning is heartening, as God should inspire. The First Amendment safeguards the free exercise of religion, so it’s perfectly fine for an elected official to be animated by his Christian faith — and to talk…

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