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UK: ‘Islamic sect’ members arrested following allegations of sexual abuse and slavery

Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former…

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Buddha Purnima 2026: Why Buddha Is Seen as Vishnu’s Avatar

There are certain ideas in Indian spiritual tradition that feel both familiar and quietly mysterious, ideas that people hear repeatedly yet rarely pause to examine in depth. One such idea is the belief that Buddha, the enlightened teacher who spoke about suffering, awareness, and liberation, is also regarded in many…

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Hundreds Of Officers Swoop On Former Orphanage In Huge Probe Into Forced Marriage And Sexual Abuse in Cheshire

Cheshire Police conducted a major raid on a former orphanage in Crewe, arresting nine individuals over allegations of forced marriage, sexual abuse, and modern slavery

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Nine arrested in UK raids on Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe over ‘modern slavery’ and rape allegations

A major police operation in the UK has led to the arrest of nine people linked to a religious group in Crewe, Cheshire, following allegations of rape, sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery, according to the BBC.

The Times of India

Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light at centre of major Crewe raid involving 500 police officers

A significant police operation executed a sweeping raid on the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, responding to grave accusations of sexual misconduct, human trafficking, and coercive marriage practices. Approximately 500 law enforcement personnel participated, resulting in multiple detentions.

The Times of India

What is the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light? Police raid community in sex abuse probe

Here is everything we know about the religious group at the centre of the sex abuse and modern slavery probe by Cheshire Police

Evening Standard

Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences

About 500 officers deployed as part of operation at headquarters of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light

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Why One Name Was Missing From the Hit List

Why was one key official left off the target list? Did ideology shape the choices more than expected? Were there hidden “rules” guiding who was included and who wasn’t? And what does this reveal about the attacker’s mindset? These questions point to something deeper than a single incident. Because actions…

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Judge Reaffirms: EEOC May Subpoena Penn's Records as to "Jewish-Related Organizations" (and Others) in Investigation of Anti-Semitic Harassment at Penn

But the judge suspends his decision pending appeal, so that the appellate court has "time to consider and decide the merits of this case, absent unnecessary procedural deadlines."

Reason

Texas proposes Bible readings for K-12 students, reigniting century-old legal battle over their place in public schools

In 2023, Texas passed a law aimed at improving K-12 students’ reading. In part, it called for a required reading list to spell out “at least one literary work to be taught in each grade level.”

The Conversation

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country.

The Conversation

Christianity in decline? Study reveals one in three Britons raised Christian no longer follow the faith

Nearly a third of people in Britain who were raised as Christians no longer identify with the religion in adulthood, according to a major international study, highlighting a steady decline in traditional faith adherence across the country.

The Times of India

Why the Neelkanth Bird Holds a Sacred Place

India is a land where nature and spirituality often come together. Many animals and birds are not just seen as part of the environment but also as symbols of deeper meaning. One such bird is the Neelkanth, known for its bright blue color and graceful flight. You may have heard…

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Chant These 3 Hindu Mantras for Protection and Success

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world that has gifted us powerful mantras. For thousands of years devotees have been reporting that they found profound inner peace and balance by chanting many of the mantras associated with the religion. Each Hindu mantra is most frequently associated with…

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The Independent UK

What to know about the Ten Commandments going up in public school classrooms

Court rulings are bolstering mandates to display the Ten Commandments in public schools in the U.S. as supporters push to expand the role of religion in classrooms

The Conversation

How the Trump administration co-opts pop culture and religion for political gain

On April 15, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer session at the Pentagon. But instead of quoting from any recognised canon of sacred scripture, Hegseth’s prayer sounded unmistakably like Samuel L. Jackson’s “Jules”, a hitman character from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 1994 film Pulp Fiction.

Latin Times

Lawsuit Against Kylie Jenner Claims Salvadoran Housekeeper Faced Harassment and Deportation Threats

A new lawsuit reportedly filed against Kylie Jenner is drawing attention after allegations surfaced that a former housekeeper faced discrimination tied to her religion and national origin while working for the reality star and entrepreneur.

The Independent UK

Beth Moore on life after the SBC — and why she never could quit Jesus

Five years ago, legendary Bible teacher Beth Moore made national headlines when she left the Southern Baptist Convention, the denomination that had been her whole life

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PC Gamer

Crusader Kings 3's next major expansions will bring playable Popes and merchant republics

Chapter 5's expansions will introduce a suite of new religion and trade mechanics.

Times Life

Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Date, Time, History & Significance

Adi Shankaracharya’s birth anniversary will be celebrated throughout India on 21st April 2026. Hindu Panchang points out that Adi Guru Shankaracharya was born on Shukla Paksha’s Panchami Tithi in Vishakha month. In fact, this year we are about to celebrate the 1238th birthday anniversary of the great sage and philosopher…

Newslaundry

Hindutva activists, a ‘crowd at midnight’, and 9 FIRs: The making of TCS Nashik case

A crowd began gathering outside Deolali Camp Police Station in Nashik on the evening of March 25 and by midnight, an eyewitness told Newslaundry, there were at least 200 people outside. “Most of them were youngsters, and more kept arriving,” he said. “Many had a tilak on their foreheads.”

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‘Why is the pope twisting religion’: Sean Hannity left the Church 7 years ago, but now he’s big mad the Pope isn’t listening to him

Sean Hannity thinks he knows more about God than the literal Pope.

The Guardian - US

War isn’t a ‘moral’ issue – at least not for the Trump administration

The US president’s grudge match with the pope underlines how religion really functions in American politics

The Conversation

Why many of Hungary’s religious groups will be celebrating Viktor Orbán’s election loss

Hungary’s long-serving leader, Viktor Orbán, was dismissed on April 12 by an electorate fed up with his authoritarian rule. Péter Magyar led his Tisza party to a landslide victory, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament. This is enough for Tisza to elect members of Hungary’s highest court and even amend…

Latin Times

Young Men in the U.S. Now Much More Likely Than Women to Say Religion Is 'Very Important' To Them, Poll Shows

A new survey found that, for the first time in 25 years, young men in the United States are more likely than young women to say religion is "very important" in their lives.

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