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John Stamos reveals he was nearly recruited by Church of Scientology

‘Fuller House’ star said he nearly joined the controversial religion in the Eighties

The Independent UK

TCUS senior editor Kalpana Jain explores Indigenous communities in Indonesia − and learns about their struggles to reclaim land

Kalpana Jain, senior religion and ethics editor at The Conversation, spent part of 2023 on a trip spanning over 20,000 miles, covering seven cities in three countries, as an East-West Center 2023 Senior Journalists Fellow to pursue issues around the role of religion and identity in the public sphere. On…

The Conversation

Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried was 'perfectly positioned to make a religion of himself'

A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried (often called “SBF”) was on top of the world. He had been on the covers of Forbes, which dubbed him “the richest twentysomething in the world”, and Fortune – the equivalent, for a business leader, of a rock star on Rolling Stone, or an athlete…

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May School Choice Programs Restrict Religious Schools' Ability to Select Teachers Based on Religion, Sex, Etc.?

In Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), the Supreme Court unanimously held that religious institutions have the constitutional right to freedom in selecting their clergy and religious teachers, notwithstanding federal or state antidiscrimination law. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru (2020), the Court held (by a 7-2 vote) that this…

Reason

BJP Goshamahal MLA T. Raja Singh suspension revoked

BJP revokes suspension of Goshamahal MLA T. Raja Singh after considering his explanation. He can now be renominated for 2023 elections. He was suspended for making provocative statements against a particular religion when a comedian was allowed to perform in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

District in charge Minister inaugurates Mushaira as part of Dasara festival

Mysuru district Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a Mushaira programme to promote cultural harmony and remove casteist/religious prejudices. He noted that Dasara festival was not confined to any religion/caste and recalled Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's efforts to bring out hidden talents. Former Minister Tanveer Sait said the Congress govt. was continuing the…

The Hindu

Sanatana dharma row: Holding a viewpoint against caste hegemony is not unconstitutional, Udhayanidhi Stalin tells Madras High Court

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin argued in Madras High Court that his views on Sanatana Dharma, which oppose caste hegemony and preach equality, cannot be termed unconstitutional. Senior Counsel P. Wilson argued that the writ petition is politically motivated and a classic case of abuse of process of the court. He accused…

The Hindu

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A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel review – smart reflections on Wolf Hall, religion… and RoboCop

This collection of essays and journalism is a poignant reminder of the novelist’s expansive mind, and of what more she might have achieved

The Guardian - UK

Between state and mosque: new book explores the turbulent history of Islamic politics in Mozambique

Mozambique is a multi-religious southern African nation with excellent relations between faiths. Relations between Muslims and the state have been good too. But the situation became more complicated in 2017 when a bloody jihadist insurgency broke out in the north. Eric Morier-Genoud has published extensively on politics and religion in…

The Conversation

From Nordic symbols to sledgehammer executions: Inside the Wagner Group's neo-pagan rituals

According to the Orthodox Eastern Church, the spirit of Wagner chief Evgeny Prigozhin now ought to have embarked in heaven or hell. The religion believes it takes 40 days after death for souls to reach their final destination, a threshold that the once hotdog seller reached on 1 October.

The Conversation

Abbott’s Voucher Fight Isn’t About Kids. It’s About Money, Politics, and Religion.

The Senate passed its bill this week as the governor continues to pressure House members to compromise.

Texas Observer

The Guardian view on the austerity delusion: economies cannot cut their way to growth

Editorial: Economics is a religion where rhetoric persuades voters to believe bad policies can have good results

The Guardian - UK

Odisha train tragedy: All 28 unclaimed bodies cremated by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation

The bodies of the victims of Odisha train tragdegy had turned ice in the container where they were preserved for above four months and all the bodies were cremated at the Bharatpur crematorium by BMC.

The Hindu

How 'nones' − the religiously unaffiliated − are finding meaning, purpose and spirituality in psychedelic churches

More and more surveys point to decreasing membership in religious institutions and a corresponding rise of “nones.” Many people might assume that this indicates the absence of belief or a lack of spirituality.

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The Independent UK

In Poland, church and state draw nearer, and some Catholic faithful rebel

For many Catholic Poles, their country’s heart beats in Czestochowa

The Conversation

Ethiopia: religious tension is getting worse – 5 factors driving groups apart

Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. It’s visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals.

The Hindu

Guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna’s egalitarian concept, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah celebrates Basava Jayanti, lauds Basavanna's ideals of casteless society. He says govt's guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna's values and idealism. He spoke of Vishwa Manava and Dr. Ambedkar's views on equality. Govt schemes benefit all, irrespective of caste or religion. CM urges to practice Basavanna's ideals to establish…

Salon

Experts: SCOTUS biased toward Christians

Right-wing plot to limit the freedoms of groups of Americans of whom they disapprove comes to fruition

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National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

The Conversation

Supreme Court is increasingly putting Christians' First Amendment rights ahead of others' dignity and rights to equal protection

When the Supreme Court ruled in 303 Creative v. Elenis in 2023 that a businessperson could not be compelled to create art that violates their religious beliefs – specifically, a wedding website for a same-sex ceremony – supporters of the decision celebrated it as a victory for freedom of religion…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: There is no place for hate in London

It is no exaggeration to suggest that London is the most successful example of multiculturalism anywhere in the world. A city of roughly nine million people of every ethnicity, every religion and none, where more than 300 languages are spoken and people from all over the world call home. Our…

The Independent UK

Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa

In the Middle East and North Africa, where religion is often ingrained in daily life’s very fabric, rejecting faith can come with consequences

The Independent UK

In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition

Momo Nomura, a graphic artist and entrepreneur, visits a shrine near her business meetings or trips almost weekly

The Independent UK

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

Nones, or those unaffiliated with religion in India, account for less than 1% in a nation of 1.4 billion

The Independent UK

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

In Italy, centuries-old churches dot the landscape, sanctuaries and processions draw crowds, and nearly 80% of the population profess themselves Catholic

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