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In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

The Independent UK

America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion

Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none

The Independent UK

Highlights from AP-NORC poll about the religiously unaffiliated in the US

Thirty percent of Americans don’t identify with a religious group — but not all of them are atheists or agnostics

The Independent UK

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Controversy Over New "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus"

From Prof. Howard Friedman (Religion Clause): Last week, Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar announced formation of the 28-member "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus." According to India West Journal: "The group will address cultural misunderstandings, promote interfaith dialogue and harmony, and support initiatives to promote the well-being, education, and empowerment…

Reason

From fasting to pregame prayers: how religion shapes the NBA

Christians, Muslims and Jews have starred in the league. But even those without a faith can benefit from spiritual practice

The Guardian - US

Former Union Minister threatens to quit BJP over alliance with JJP in Haryana; hints at possible return to Congress

Birender Singh, former Union Steel Minister, threatened to quit BJP over its alliance with JJP in Haryana. He hinted at a possible return to Congress, citing respect he received in the party for four decades. He attacked JJP leader Dushyant Chautala for alleged corruption and advised BJP to go solo…

The Hindu

Congress believes in treating all religions equally, says K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri urges Congress to explain stance on religion & reform; Mahatma Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi wanted to bring Dalits into mainstream; Vaidyanatha Iyer faced opposition for entering temple; Kamarajar appointed Dalit as Minister of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments; Alagiri urges Congress cadres to hoist flags; MP…

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U.P. school teacher arrested for getting Hindu student slapped by Muslim classmate

UP police arrest teacher for ordering Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate. Teacher Shaista charged with sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 153 A (promoting enmity between different sections on basis of religion). Father of victim filed complaint alleging son, class 5 student, was slapped by Muslim student on teacher's…

The Hindu

Christian Group In Legal Battle Over Sunday Beach Access

New Jersey town faces violation notice for restricting beach access on Sundays for church services

Zenger

‘Secularism is also to protect Hindus from their own orthodoxies’

India's founding ideals of multi-religiousism are being replaced by a majoritarian view of state-religion relations. Rajeev Bhargava, author of Reimagining Indian Secularism (2023), examines the merits and flaws of India's unique secularism. Edited excerpts from an interview with The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy.

The Hindu

The two heroes of ‘Sanatana Dharma’, their insights

Vain attempts have been made to distance Swami Vivekananda and Subramania Bharati from their ‘Dharmic’ background

The Hindu

Soccer star Paulinho becomes torchbearer in Brazil for his sometimes-persecuted Afro-Brazilian faith

When Brazilian soccer player Paulinho scored a goal at the Tokyo Olympics, he celebrated by pointing an imaginary arrow at the flashing cameras as homage to a deity in his persecuted Afro-Brazilian faith

The Independent UK

Kolbe House Jail Ministry: Meeting The Material And Spiritual Needs Of Chicago’s Troubled Cook County Jail

Amid violence, overcrowding, and a lack of resources, Kolbe House Jail Ministry provides support and hope to inmates

Zenger

‘A jealous god’: China remakes religions in its own image

Authorities are violating religious freedoms across China as the leadership seeks to assert control.

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College football coach under fire for participating in mass baptism of 200 students

The mass baptism that many students hailed as a ‘beautiful’ event has been condemned by the FFRF as ‘unconstitutional’

Zenger

Polish Artist Challenges Blasphemy Laws, Stifling Freedom Of Expression

Krzysztof Soroka's painting sparks debate on the role of the Catholic Church in Polish society

The Hindu

Carrots over caviar | Why India’s urban young are adopting more plant-forward dining options

The ‘new vegetarianism’ that’s becoming popular among India’s younger metropolitan consumers is not rooted in religion or caste. It is also different from the fad diets of five years ago

Reason

Suit Over Houston Park's Restriction on Displaying Videos of Animals Being Killed and Otherwise Unpleasantly Treated

From FIRE's press release (and you can read the Complaint here): Today, the Law & Religion Clinic at the University of Texas and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston, several Houston police officers, and Discovery Green Conservancy after police officers arrested…

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ABVP demands probe into student insulting Vivekananda in Central University of Kalaburagi

ABVP State Sec. Kalasa demands fair probe into Central Univ. of Karnataka student's insult of Swami Vivekananda; seeks strict action against student. Adarsh D. Kumar pasted stickers to dustbin with offensive remarks on Sept. 11, same day Swami Vivekananda addressed Parliament of World Religion Congress. University suspended student for two…

The Independent UK

Delphi murders suspect makes bombshell claim that victims were ‘sacrificed’ by white nationalist cult

In sensational court documents, attorneys for the accused killer claim the brutal 2017 murders were actually carried out by members of a pagan Norse religion and white nationalist group called Odinists

The Independent UK

Delphi murders suspect makes bombshell claim that victims were ‘sacrificed’ by white nationalist cult

WEKU

She chased 'ego death' — first in religion, then in parenthood

Jia Tolentino has a nuanced perspective on her religious upbringing and her subsequent rejection of that belief system. And then what it meant to become a parent.

The Hindu

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dubs Rahul Gandhi a ‘chunavi Hindu’

Sarma dubs Rahul Gandhi "chunavi Hindu", claims INDIA would have reacted differently if remarks were made against another religion.

The Hindu

Religion of humanity will take us forward not divisions created by people: Gen. V.K. Singh

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways General (retd.) V.K. Singh on Saturday asked youth to follow the religion of humanity as only that will take society forward and not the divisions created by people

The Hindu

A Minister does not have authority to speak about eradicating a religion: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stresses on responsible speech from Ministers, emphasizing Santana Dharma's peaceful response to provocation. She also urges CAs to alert authorities on tax evasion and highlights govt's digital infrastructure progress. Urges professionals to help make India a developed nation in the next 25 years.

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