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Many Americans are moving away from congregations, but not necessarily from religion – movies, plays, art and social media fill the gap

“Emma,” a young Jewish woman who we met in 2019, didn’t belong to a synagogue. She didn’t have a Jewish partner. She didn’t observe Jewish rituals regularly. On most surveys about religion, she would not seem very engaged with Judaism.

The Conversation

Most Westerners know Buddhism through meditation, but everyday Buddhist life looks quite different in Thai temples

I recently returned from leading an educational program in Thailand focusing on how Buddhists practice the religion in their day-to-day lives. The participants – Buddhist practitioners from North America and Europe – wanted to deepen their understanding and practice of the religion.

The Conversation

Betye Saar obituary

Artist whose assemblages of found objects explored racism, ritual and religion

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Right to practice religion subject to reasonable restrictions in interest of public order: Patna HC

The Patna High Court ruled religious practice is not absolute and has restrictions. It dismissed a plea for a larger religious procession in Siwan. The court cited public order and societal norms as valid reasons for limits. Restrictions were imposed after past incidents of violence and stone-pelting. The court stated…

The Economic Times

Kangana Ranaut backs Vande Mataram, counters Sharmila Tagore's concerns over religious references

Kangana Ranaut defended the national song Vande Mataram after Sharmila Tagore raised concerns. Tagore felt some verses were difficult for monotheistic followers to accept. Ranaut countered that poetry uses metaphors and artistic license for effect. She argued Shakti references represent strength and empowerment, not just religion. The debate highlights Vande…

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‘Ministers’ dogs get better facilities’: CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke seeks Maharashtra education minister Bhuse’s resignation

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP demanded Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation over poor school conditions. He stated students receive worse facilities than ministers' dogs, highlighting lack of basic amenities. Dipke urged voters to prioritize education and hold leaders accountable for student welfare. He criticized politicians for focusing on religion instead of children's…

The Economic Times

Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcement

Pune Police withdrew religious conversion law sections from two cases. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act had not yet come into force. Officials mistakenly assumed the law was operational when registering offences. Investigations will continue under other applicable legal statutes. The Act is scheduled to officially commence on August 26,…

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Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changes

Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or inducement. Unlawful conversions involving minors or vulnerable groups face severe penalties. The law mandates police to register complaints regarding alleged unlawful conversions. It aims to regulate religious conversions across…

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With religious hostility surging in Australia, we need to rethink our approach to religious education

On June 23, Amin Moniri, a Year 12 student in western Sydney, won the inaugural Edith Brutman Award in the National Harmony Day Competition. His short film, Stronger Together, featured passers-by at Bondi Beach writing short messages about what harmony means to them.

The Conversation

No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, accusing them of religious bias over Islamic wudu washing facilities. Abbott said government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others and they should be investigated and their funds should be stopped if they are…

The Times of India

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day reintegrate into India: Baba Ramdev

Yoga guru Ramdev said Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would eventually “reintegrate” with India and urged patience. He also said no major religion was under threat in India, while calling for stronger national unity and opposing religious conversions.

The Economic Times

Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families

The Independent UK

How Paxton, Talarico differ on God

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists

Salon

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

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The Independent UK

A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead

Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors more than 2.4 million people who died serving Japan but remains one of the country’s most divisive memorial sites

Times Life

Vivekananda Said Strength Is the Only Virtue. Indian Men Were Never Taught What That Means

The Teaching, Stated PlainlySwami Vivekananda said it in Colombo in 1897, and he said it again in Madras, and he kept saying it until it should have been impossible to miss: "Strength, strength is what the Upanishads speak to me from every page." He was not speaking of physical strength,…

The Independent UK

In Weimar, a festival preserves Yiddish culture while reinventing it

Since its start, the festival has grown from a weekend workshop with a handful of participants to the largest festival of its kind in Europe, lasting more than a month, with daily workshops drawing hundreds of participants and near nightly concerts attended by over 10,000 people total, according to organizers

The Economic Times

UCC to be implemented in MP soon, will strengthen spirit of equality: CM Mohan Yadav at Tiranga Yatra

Madhya Pradesh will soon implement the Uniform Civil Code across the state. This law ensures equal application of laws for all citizens regardless of religion. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced this while participating in a Tiranga Yatra. The event celebrated patriotic fervor and showcased athletic performances on Bhoj Taal. The…

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Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.”

Times Life

The Three Arguments Vivekananda Made in Chicago That India's Schoolbooks Left Out

He Did Not Ask for Tolerance. He Rejected the Question.The line every Indian child memorises is "sisters and brothers of America." The applause lasted two minutes. What came after that opening is what the curriculum quietly set aside.Vivekananda's first real argument at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in…

The Conversation

Pauline Hanson calls Australia ‘Judeo-Christian’. But the term is a meaningless modern invention

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson argues Australia is “predominately a Judeo-Christian society” and should live under “one cultural umbrella”.

Reason

Trump Promised To End Foreign Aid. Now He's Giving Christian Groups Nearly $2 Billion.

The administration says faith-based organizations deliver aid more efficiently, but offers no data to support that claim—and its preference for religious providers raises constitutional questions.

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Hariyali Teej 2026: Who Should Avoid the Nirjala Fast?

Hariyali Teej is one of the important festivals observed by women in various parts of India. Women observe vrat to ensure that their husbands have long lives, success, and happiness, while single women observe vrat to seek a good match for themselves. Hariyali Teej 2026 is expected to be observed…

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Woman Used To Be Close With MIL And Is Horrified By Her Flip After An Email Announcement To Family

Leaving a religion is never easy, but it gets more complicated when your in-laws are trying to convince your husband to divorce you because you’re no longer in their faith. This MIL had the gall to physically attack her DIL, bully her, and go behind her back in an effort…

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Why Do We Worship Nagas on Nag Panchami? This Story Explains

What if a regular day in a farmer’s field turned out to be the start of a tradition that would be kept alive for generations to come? One of the most famous folklore stories linked to Nag Panchami is that of the farmer, the snake mother, and her daughter who…

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