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U.S. faith levels plummet to lowest on record

The U.S. is rapidly becoming more secular.

Axios

How ‘campus climate’ affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions

This year’s new university students are settling into life on campuses often notable for their diversity – and that includes in religion. Over 33,000 Buddhist students started university in the UK in 2023-24, for instance, alongside 769,220 Christian and 37,520 Sikh students.

The Conversation

How to watch 'Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay' online from anywhere

Three-part journey under the bonnet of the controversial religion. Here's how to watch "Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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Experts weigh in on JD Vance’s hope that his Hindu wife converts to Christianity

The vice president’s comments thrust the deeply sensitive challenges facing interfaith couples into the spotlight

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s violent conflicts are about more than just religion – despite what Trump says

The US president, Donald Trump, is threatening military action in Nigeria over what he sees as the persecution of Christians there. He has accused the Nigerian government of not doing enough to prevent radical Islamists from committing “mass slaughter” against Christians in the west African nation.

The Conversation

Making RE part of the national curriculum will promote tolerance – but only if it’s taught in the right way

An independent review of the national curriculum in England, commissioned by the government, has published its final report. One of the key recommendations is to work towards the addition of religious education (RE) to the curriculum. This would mean RE would have the same status as other humanities subjects for…

The Conversation

Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is more than a global music phenomenon; he’s a bona fide symbol of Puerto Rico.

The Conversation

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Pakistan opens border for Indian Sikh pilgrims for first time since military conflict

Nearly 2,000 Sikhs enter through Wagah crossing to participate in annual commemoration of birth of their religion’s founder

The Independent UK

‘I believe in the Christian gospel’: JD Vance called his devout Hindu wife ‘agnostic’ and wants to convert her

For JD Vance, apparently, his wife, Usha Vance’s religion needs an upgrade for him to stay politically relevant. While speaking at a Turning Point event, he accidentally exposed how faith has become a tool for his political ambitions in MAGA land.

The Mary Sue

J.D. Vance calls himself a ‘post-liberal’: here’s what that means for US government

The US vice-president, J. D. Vance, has identified himself as being “of the post-liberal right”. Vance is generally thought of as more influential than many previous US vice-presidents and the odds are narrowing on him running for president in 2028. So it’s useful to know what this “post-liberal” section of…

The Conversation

Harvard Bans Alumni from Mentioning Applicants' Race or Religion in Admissions Reports

Harvard warns alumni interviewers not to include race, ethnicity, or religion in reports amid tighter federal oversight following the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

International Business Times UK

Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

For months, a Washington state bill generated controversy over two critical interests: protecting children from abuse and protecting the freedom of religion.

The Conversation

New research reveals that almost half of Canadians believe in the paranormal — ghosts and all

What would you say if you were told that paranormal activity exists? Well, nearly half of Canadians would agree.

The Conversation

Why Beijing is looking to exert tighter control over Chinese Christians

Chinese authorities detained Ezra Jin, the leader of the Zion Church, on October 10 alongside more than 30 church staff and pastors. The arrests come amid the largest crackdown on Christian churches in China in recent years, and have put renewed light on Beijing’s attempts to curb religious activities in…

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Reason

A Religious Revival Could Help Reinvigorate the Liberal West

Even atheists might prefer time-tested faiths over illiberal upstarts.

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Ciara celebrates 'women who hustle' with new True Religion campaign

Ciara has teamed up with True Religion for a new campaign celebrating "women who hustle".

Reason

Discrimination "Due to Community Complaints" About Person's "Zionist Views" Isn't Based on Race or Religion, Court Holds

From Judge Charles Breyer's opinion earlier this month in Pauker v. Heart Consciousness Church, Inc. (N.D. Cal.): Plaintiff Michael Pauker… The post Discrimination "Due to Community Complaints" About Person's "Zionist Views" Isn't Based on Race or Religion, Court Holds appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

After 30 arrested in raid on an underground church, is China cracking down on Christians?

Head pastor’s daughter says she believes her father has been arrested due to Zion Church’s growing influence

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The Independent UK

A third of Americans believe Trump’s rise to power is part of God’s plan as he leans further into MAGA evangelicalism

President especially enjoys sweeping approval ratings and strong support from white evangelicals, who make up a significant part of his MAGA base, new polling shows

Reason

Terence McKenna, the Would-Be Jesus of Psychedelics

A new biography explores the life and ideas of the man who founded the first primitive religion of the future.

The Independent UK

Zion Church pastor has been detained in China, his daughter and a religion monitoring group say

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church has been detained in China, according to his daughter and a monitoring group

The Conversation

From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country

In October 2025, Cecil Roberts will officially retire from his role as president of the United Mine Workers of America. A sixth-generation coal miner, he has led the union for 30 years. Only one man held the role longer: John L. Lewis, whom many consider one of the most important…

Space

The 'ultraview effect': What happens when we bring human spirituality to outer space?

As we bring more human consciousness to space, we'll bring with it our human religions while finding new names for new types of spiritual experiences unique to space.

The Guardian - UK

Gilbert & George review – a pulsating panorama of sex, violence and glorious urban grime

From the calling cards of male sex workers to shocking headlines about murder, the octogenarian pair see and incorporate everything, resulting in a show that seethes with life

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Tickell: Scotland’s schools still force children to pray. That needs to change

MY wee sister will never forgive me. In the early 2000s, you apparently couldn’t have a school assembly without involving God, prayers and Bible…

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