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What is a secular state? How South Africa has tried to separate religion and politics

The shifting relationship between state and religion has historically been a contested space, and the focus of much scholarship. It is important for observers to understand this unstable boundary, so that neither political nor religious actors undermine democratic freedoms. Calvin D. Ullrich, a theologian and philosopher of religion, examines the…

The Conversation

Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

Al Jazeera

From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life

As the world’s eyes turn to France, host of the Olympics in two months, one of the country’s fundamental principles is under the spotlight — laïcité, or secularism

The Independent UK

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France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration

The upcoming Paris Olympics are likely to draw new attention to France's ban on its athletes wearing hijabs

The Independent UK

Judicial Discrimination in Favor of the More Religious Parent

From Tilley v. Gibbs, decided yesterday by the Mississippi Court of Appeals: John and Tiffany were married on April 6, 2019, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The parties had one child, V.G., born prior to the marriage on December 19, 2018. On December 14, 2021, John filed his original complaint for…

Reason

Are UFOs fueling a new religion?

Author and religious scholar D.W. Pasulka explores the blurred lines between technology and spirituality

Salon

Majority of people in Scotland have no religion, census shows

Data from 2022 Scottish census shows secularism increased sharply over decade, from 36.7% of population to 51%

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PM-turned-author, Morrison's memoir hits the shelves

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's memoir is officially for sale, detailing how his religion helped him during his time in office.

AAP

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president’s backers say he shares same faith and values

“Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall,” said Kimberly Vaughn of Florence, Kentucky

The Independent UK

Of course faith has a place in our society

Keir Hardie and many others were inspired by their religion

The Guardian - UK

'Hindu Nation': Religion Trumps Caste In India Vote

Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith's rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power next month.

International Business Times

PM Modi’s charge of budget allocation for Muslims foolish: Sharad Pawar

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi's claim of Congress wanting 15% budget for Muslims, emphasizing budget neutrality

The Hindu

Previous Congress regimes wanted to allot 15% of Union budget for minorities, claims PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of wanting religious-based budget allocation, vows to protect reservation rights, criticizes opposition alliance.

The Hindu

‘Hate speech’: SC refuses to entertain 2 petitions seeking poll ban, EC action against PM

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and invoking religion during campaigns, LiveLaw reported.

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Development has bigger say than religion on number of children a mother has

Discussion on Muslim fertility rates in India, influenced by socio-economic factors, government policies, and lack of awareness on family planning.

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Indian Election Enters Fourth Phase Amid Religious And Inequality Debates

The Indian election's fourth phase highlights religion, inequality, and intense campaigning for power, shaping the nation's future.

The Guardian - UK

Faith groups want more say in secular Britain. Labour should tell them to go to hell

Most Britons don’t identify as religious, and would prefer to keep worship out of schools

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

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The fraying of the model code of conduct

Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.

The Hindu

Congress party wants to treat Hindus as second-class citizens: Prime Minister Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of treating Hindus as second-class citizens, dividing nation in the name of religion.

Evening Standard

Faith school admissions: what is the new proposal and why is it controversial?

Allowing faith-based schools to choose only pupils of the same religion has been criticised by religious and humanist figures

Metal Hammer

"Given titles like Bury The Cross… With Your Christ, it’d be a sucker’s bet to imagine Deicide taking their boot off the throat of organised religion." Satanic death metallers return from the abyss with Banished By Sin

Six years since their last album, Floridian death metal legends Deicide offer an infernal comeback on album no. 13

The Hindu

Modi says Congress gave ‘religion-based quota stabbing Ambedkar in the back’

Prime Minister Modi accuses Congress of reducing OBC quota in Karnataka by including Muslim castes, plans to replicate nationwide.

The Hindu

Congress wants religion-based quota in military: Rajnath Singh

Congress manifesto controversy | Defence Minister Rajnath accuses Congress of pushing for religion-based reservations, risking unity, during an election campaign in Andhra Pradesh’s Vishakhapatnam.

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Funeral Causes Family Drama After Sister Follows Her Atheist Brother’s Last Wish

In this netizen’s family, differences in views towards religion left her atheist brother excluded from the family, and herself being called a disgrace for respecting his last wishes. The post Funeral Causes Family Drama After Sister Follows Her Atheist Brother’s Last Wish first appeared on Bored Panda.

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