MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral Pope Francis offered hope and teachings that transcend religion, a federal MP has said as he prepares to represent Australia at the pontiff's funeral. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Voices: ‘Church offers a sense of community’: Independent readers have their say on Gen Z’s turn to Christianity YOUR VIEWS: Our community share their views on Gen Z’s growing interest in Christianity – from hope that young people are seeking meaning and community, to concerns over the rise of politicised religion and fear of faith being used for control The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
28 Formerly Devoted Churchgoers Share What The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back Was For Them 28 people online share why exactly they couldn't bear the cross of regularly attending church anymore. Bored Panda · Apr 21, 2025
Can a Jesus chatbot replace the real thing? The Easter story suggests not Religion hasn’t always championed the body, but the physical world can be just as important as the spiritual one The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025
Could I become a Christian in a year? After two friends unexpectedly converted, Lamorna Ash discovered a new generation of young people turning to faith. As she investigated the phenomenon, one of her first steps was to spend a week on a working retreat on Iona. And then something strange happened… The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
The Supreme Court Is About To Hear 2 Education Cases. Neither Goes Far Enough. The Court will weigh religious opt-outs and charter school discrimination. But true educational freedom means funding students, not systems. Reason · Apr 19, 2025
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion President Donald Trump and members of his administration have long used allegations of anti-Christian discrimination as a rallying cry for supporters, arguing that policies and laws on issues like school prayer and LGBTQ+ rights threaten Christians’ right to express their beliefs. The Conversation · Apr 18, 2025
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
An atheist tries MAGA's big prayer app Endorsed by Gwen Stefani and Russell Brand, Hallow's take on religion is the opiate of MAGA Salon · Apr 18, 2025
The perfect Easter playlist: Hidden stories behind Jesus songs Once you're chocolated out this Easter, how about kicking back with some tunes featuring the word ‘Jesus’ in their titles? Especially because these lyrics often hide meanings that may surprise you... Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace Nearly 40% of Black workers feel comfortable talking about their faith with people at work, the highest of any U.S. racial group, our two recent studies found. But they also risk facing religious discrimination. The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025
SP's Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Spreading False Propaganda on Waqf Bill SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of exploiting religion through Waqf bill and mishandling Maha Kumbh stampede compensation, while announcing PDA outreach programs. Read more at Dynamite News Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2025
Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more. LiveScience · Apr 1, 2025
America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics After climbing for decades, the percentage of Americans with no religion has leveled off. For the past few years, the share of adults who identify as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular” has stood at about 29%, according to a major study the Pew Research Center released Feb. 26, 2025. The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
Salon · Mar 27, 2025 MAGA rolls out its trojan horse Trump’s new executive order is just the latest salvo in his campaign to change what it means to be American
BANG Premier · Mar 27, 2025 David Archuleta opens up on how he has become 'confident' since he quit Mormon religion David Archuleta has gained more "confidence" since he quit the Mormon religion.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 How dreams, prophecies and intuitions can impact the decision to migrate When governments, policymakers or the news media discuss migration, the focus is almost exclusively on those who physically cross borders, seek asylum or arrive at ports of entry. But migration does not begin at at the moment of departure or upon arrival. It starts much earlier, as an aspiration.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025 The George Foreman I knew was generous, kind and determined to set an example The great heavyweight champion took his religion seriously and became lifelong friends with Muhammad Ali
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025 Student, 12, accused of hate crime after school fight where two students ‘had hijabs ripped off’ Twin teenage girls were physically assaulted by two students at their middle school in March in an attack what authorities say was ‘motivated by religion and/or ethnicity’
Reason · Mar 19, 2025 A Federal Judge in Utah Orders Local Officials To Return a Religious Group's Psychedelic Sacrament The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jill Parrish emphasizes that religious freedom must protect "unpopular or unfamiliar religious groups" as well as "popular or familiar ones."
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 What goes on in a Christian Science reading room? In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts
Bored Panda · Mar 13, 2025 Widow At Her Wits’ End After Late Husband Leaves Her Nothing But Problems Of His Affair Child Lady seeks advice after husband's affair partner comes demanding money for his affair baby, 3 years after her husband passed away! The post Widow At Her Wits’ End After Late Husband Leaves Her Nothing But Problems Of His Affair Child first appeared on Bored Panda.
BANG Premier · Mar 13, 2025 Benson Boone reveals why he'll never try drugs or alcohol 'Beautiful Things' hitmaker Benson Boone has moved on from his Mormon upbringing, but has still never taken drugs or drank alcohol.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025 How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools Tennessee became the first state in the country a hundred years ago to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 For superfans, comic-con culture is more than fun – it’s sacred, a sociologist explains Picture a packed stadium of fans in extreme weather, all clad in their favorite jerseys, cheering and cursing at their favorite American football team or European soccer club. Or a crush of screaming fans, singing and dancing in unison at a Taylor Swift or K-pop concert. Or a sea of…