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Shania Twain recalls ‘sour’ argument with Oprah Winfrey about religion: ‘There was no room for debate’

‘You know how everyone always says never talk about politics or religion? It just wasn’t debatable,’ singer recalled

The Independent UK

Religion is shaping Brazil's presidential election – but its evangelicals aren't the same as America's

With one week to go before Brazil’s presidential election, the two front-runners are battling for the religious vote.

The Conversation

'House of the Dragon' makes the darkest 'Game of Thrones' plotline even darker

A familiar force is at work in 'House of the Dragon.' Episode 6 reveals the powers (and limits) and religion in Westeros.

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Editorial: As Florida’s DeSantis roars ‘Onward, Christian soldiers!’ Democrats must get real about religion

Is America a Christian nation?

Miami Herald

American values are clearly outlined in our Constitution

It seems some people are now claiming that maybe these freedoms extend only to those of the “approved religion.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia?

The ABC recently reported on the “infiltration” of Liberal Party branches in regional Victoria by Pentecostals, on a mission to influence Liberal Party positions on so-called morality issues such as abortion and LGBTIQ+ rights.

The Conversation

Egypt’s Grand Mufti to Asharq Al-Awsat: Religious Discourse in Saudi Arabia Keeps Up with the Times

Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam has affirmed that “religious discourse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by a set of qualities that fit the era.” According to Allam, Saudi Arabia is offering solutions to everything that concerns modern-day Muslims in the matter of their religion. “Religious discourse…

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Hafta letters: Bharat Jodo Yatra, incorrect lyrics, letters for Mehraj

I wanted to highlight the news outlet rest of world (restofworld.org) for their excellent articles. They report interesting tech stories from around the world primarily focusing on low income nations.

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We are living in constant fear of state: Kapil Sibal

Talking about the "use of religion as a weapon", Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said that even though it was happening all over the world, "India is an excessive example of the use of religion"

The Hindu

Northern Ireland census shows more Catholics than Protestants -- a political scientist on what this really means

The results of the 2021 Northern Ireland census have been released and they show that 42.3% of the population identify as Catholic and 37.3% as Protestant or other Christian. The census included a supplementary question asking respondents – whether they were in fact religious or not – in which religion…

The Conversation

Non-religious are hardline, easygoing or spiritual, says UK thinktank

Theos study comes as new census data expected to show increase in those describing themselves as non-religious

The Guardian - UK

The Most Cannabis Friendly Religions: Some Might Surprise You

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. While many popular religions are still figuring out their modern day policy on marijuana, some religions have been cannabis friendly all along.

Benzinga

Northern Ireland Census 2021 results: Population more diverse than ever before

The data, published on Thursday, focuses on main language, passports and national identity, which all points to an increasingly diverse population.

Belfast Live

NI Census 2021: More Catholics than Protestants in NI for first time since partition

The 2021 Census showed 9.3% of the population did not belong to any religion were not brought up in any religion - up from 5.6% in 2011

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland census data on religion and national identity to be published

Demographic trends suggest Census 2021 could be the first in the history of the region to record more Catholics than Protestants in the population.

The Hindu

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout

Legislative Council passed the Bill on September 15

Dynamite News

Anti-conversion bill passed in Karnataka assembly

Amid opposition Congress' protest and walkout, Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the "anti-conversion bill", passed by the Legislative Council last week with minor amendments, seeking to replace the ordinance that was in place to give effect to the bill. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

When you're questioning your faith after being hurt by your religious community, here are 3 ways to cope

For the past few months, religion has never been far from U.S. headlines.

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King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy's long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the…

The Conversation

Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan

Pope Francis spent three days in Kazakhstan, starting Sept. 13, 2022, to attend the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions. The pope met with religious leaders, called for increased religious freedom and condemned religious justifications for war and violence.

The Hindu

The hijab case and the essential practices doctrine

When it comes to an issue concerning a matter of faith, courts have the unenviable task of acting as an expert — on law and on religion

The Hindu

‘Unfair to force women to choose between religion and education,’ says Amnesty

Amnesty India’s tweet comes as the Supreme court is hearing petitions against the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the ban on wearing of hijabs in education institutions.

The Hindu

Can State impose limits on students’ fundamental rights in classroom, asks Supreme Court

Bench says the key issue is whether State place curbs on rights of students in classrooms

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Yeshiva University should let an LGBT club form on campus

Yeshiva University is an Orthodox Jewish institution of higher education in New York — a city with a human rights law intended to ensure that in all but truly private settings, people are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin and sexual orientation.

ABC News

Neighbouring Anglican churches go in different directions after church sell off

As mainstream religion starts soul searching in the wake of scandal some communities are choosing to reclaim their local church.

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