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‘Should you tell a dying child the truth?’ The agonising dilemma at the heart of The Doctor

Robert Icke’s latest play turns on a question that lays bare the tensions between science, religion and identity

The Guardian - UK

Having potatoes, sabudana during Navratri fasting? Here's what expert recommends

As the navratri festivity has begun, so has the shift from regular food to traditional food. Many Hindu households have started navratri celebrations. The nine day long festival is a reverence to feminine power, Shakti, in Hindu religion.

The Times of India

As Iranian women protest hijab rules, here are some of the strictest clothing laws around the world

The death of a young woman detained by morality police in Iran has sparked protests across the globe. But there are other countries that impose strict rules on the way both men and women can dress in public, and it's not always about religion.

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Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque

The Independent UK

Tamil Nadu rolls out fresh guidelines for issuing legal heir certificates

They will be in a common format applicable to everyone without any difference on the basis of religion or gender

The Hindu

Karnataka Governor gives assent to anti-conversion Bill

Bengaluru

The Hindu

VCK seeks support from DMK, MDMK and Congress for demonstration against RSS march

We want to show the unity of working classes against those who use religion to divide the masses through this human chain demonstration for social harmony, says party founder Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Hindu

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Iran protests: majority of people reject compulsory hijab and an Islamic regime, surveys find

A young woman’s death in custody in Iran on September 16 has sparked nationwide protests. Mahsa Amini’s fatal injuries resulted from an arrest and beating by the country’s hijab police, which enforces the mandatory and “correct” way of wearing the hijab. The protesters have caught the world’s attention by chanting…

The Conversation

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.

Inverse

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

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The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests six PFI members from Meerut, Varanasi

LUCKNOW: The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police on Saturday arrested six members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) from Varanasi and Meerut under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion.

The Times of India

Navratri colours 2022: Know the colour for each day of the Shardiya Navratri

Navratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated twice a year in the country – during the month of Chaitra and Sharad. The festival of Navratri holds special importance in Hindu mythology. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the country. The Shardiya Navratri is celebrated…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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The Hindu

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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

Benzinga

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.

Belfast Live

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

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.

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