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Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change

“There is no time for imagination, religious or otherwise. We need to act now!” an irritated scientist told me during a workshop on climate change and religion in 2024. Contrary to the tone of his comment, this scientist was not dismissing religion as being marginal to tackling climate change, but…

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“Religion never accepts the balance that exists in a human being. It’s just a one-way street. That’s always going to cause conflicts”: How Dimmu Borgir made an irreligious symphonic black metal classic with In Sorte Diaboli

Dimmu Borgir sealed their status as black metal’s biggest band with 2007’s In Sorte Diaboli

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This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes

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Strange mushroom is latest wellness kick

This poisonous, psychedelic fungi is the latest wellness kick — and may have even inspired many major religions

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One More First Amendment Case to Watch

Another First Amendment case that the Court will consider this Friday, but on the religion side, is Apache Stronghold v.… The post One More First Amendment Case to Watch appeared first on Reason.com.

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Deeply religious African countries (surprisingly) provide little state support to religion – unlike countries in Europe

In most of the world, countries with religious populations are more likely to have governments that support religion through laws and policies. These laws might include religious education, funding for religious institutions, and laws based on religious values. Not so in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Conversation

Cross Purposes by Jonathan Rauch review – crises for Christianity and democracy

The Atlantic contributor frets about religion, politics and America – and the questions he poses are existential

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Amish voters for Trump? The Amish and the religion factor in Republican electoral politics

On November 5, 2024, as millions of Americans headed to the polls, billionaire Elon Musk posted a video on his social media platform X depicting a caravan of Amish individuals travelling via horse and buggy to vote for Donald Trump. The following day, in response to a post expressing gratitude to…

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White Lotus Season 3: Intrigue And Drama Unfold

Season 3 of White Lotus brings drama, mystery, and intrigue as the Ratliff family navigates challenges at the resort amidst themes of religion and spiritua...

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Black, atheist and unapologetic: the rise of secularism in African American communities

More Black people are leaving religion, challenging tradition and redefining community

The Guardian - US

Judith Butler: ‘Swimming is the closest thing I have to a religion’

The philosopher, 68, tells Michael Segalov about kayaks capsizing, imitating trees, left-wing schisms and how instead of being stony-faced and serious, they like to clown around

The Guardian - UK

In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

The Texas Tribune

American Primeval includes brutal displays of Mormon violence, but the reality was arguably worse

On January 24, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormon Church, penned a statement condemning the Netflix series American Primeval.

The Conversation

Gene Simmons compares Taylor Swift to Jesus

KISS rocker Gene Simmons has compared Taylor Swift to Jesus Christ - declaring the pop star's following is similar to a religion.

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The Strange Case of The Immortality Key

Many people depicted in a supposedly "groundbreaking" book on psychedelics and religion are now speaking out against it.

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The Most Controversial Paper in the History of Psychedelic Research May Never See the Light of Day

Researchers gave psilocybin to two dozen religious clergy. Was it guided by science, religion, or some awkward combination?

International Business Times

Trump's 'God Squad' Holds Increasing Sway At White House

Donald Trump said at his inauguration that he had been "saved by God."

The Independent UK

Donald Trump pleads for more religion in America

President Donald Trump has made a plea to bring more religion into US society in a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC on Thursday, December 6.

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At prayer breakfast inside the Capitol, Trump vows to ‘bring religion back’ - Roll Call

Some in Congress objected to having the ceremony inside the Capitol, with members of the Freethought Caucus describing it as “sectarian.”

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Religious freedom is routinely curbed in Central Asia – but you won’t often see it making international news

Freedom of worship is tenuous around the globe. The Pew Research Center’s latest annual report found “high” or “very high” levels of government constraints on religion in 59 of the 198 countries and territories it analyzed – a new record. When Pew began releasing reports on the issue in 2007,…

The Guardian - UK

Man who participated in Qur’an burnings convicted of incitement in Sweden

Stockholm court gives Salwan Najem, whose co-defendant was shot dead last week, suspended sentence and fine

The Conversation

Can a charter school be religious? The Supreme Court decision about St. Isidore, a Catholic school in Oklahoma, could redraw lines around church and state in education

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Oklahoma can open St. Isidore: an online Roman Catholic charter school named after the patron saint of the internet. If affirmed, the school would be the nation’s first faith-based charter – a sea change in education law, expanding the boundaries of government…

The Texas Tribune

Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

Texas Observer

ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

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