Texas education officials to vote on use of Bible in public school curriculum Supporters argue Bible verses contextualize art and literature as opponents say it is biased towards Christianity The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2024
Jacob Rees-Mogg on abortion, religion and reality TV: ‘I’ve been called worse than a Nazi’ The former Tory MP’s opinions include banning abortion even for rape survivors and scrapping net zero. Now, he’s following his heroes Donald Trump and Nigel Farage into TV The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers Religion is well-suited for terrifying and entertaining thrill-seeking moviegoers The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.” But on Nov. 12, 2024, a federal judge said “no.” The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024
New Fantic Imola Looks Like a Padawan Superbike Rider’s Dream Come True For many of us, motorcycling is so much more than just a means of getting around. Heck, it’s so much more than just a hobby or pastime, either. For me and for many others I’m sure, motorcycling is a passion and a lifestyle—perhaps even a religion. RideApart · Nov 14, 2024
London Mayor Says Trump Attacks Due To His Ethnicity And Religion London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticising him because of his "ethnicity" and Muslim faith, in comments likely to renew his long-running feud with the US president-elect. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
Federal Judge Blocks Law Mandating Ten Commandments Displays in Louisiana Classrooms The law "is not neutral toward religion," wrote Judge John W. deGravelles, who ruled that the law was "facially unconstitutional." Reason · Nov 13, 2024
No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens Supreme Court directs Delhi police chief to strictly enforce sale and bursting of firecrackers The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Exhibition brings London HQ of Rastafarian faith back to life Echoes Within These Walls aims to dispel myths about the religion by telling story of temple at St Agnes Place The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
Armie Hammer fell out with his mother over religion Armie Hammer had a fall out with his mother over her religious views which caused them not to speak for a "long time". BANG Premier · Nov 8, 2024
Religions talk about the value of humility − but it can be especially hard for clergy to practice what they preach Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence – to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to change your mind: from navigating a congregation in crisis to questioning once-firm beliefs. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024
After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms In the last two decades, several Contemporary Christian Music powerhouses have publicly exited the CCM industry The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
Hugh Grant's Wild New Thriller Was 10 Years in the Making The team behind 'Heretic' reveals how 2024’s most surprising psychological thriller came to be. Inverse · Nov 1, 2024
From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
Top News · Oct 31, 2024 UK Implements Buffer Zone Law Around Abortion Clinics New law in England and Wales bans protests near abortion clinics to protect individuals seeking services. Debate ensues over freedom of religion and protec...
Bored Panda · Oct 30, 2024 45 Former Believers Explain What Made Them Lose Their Faith For many folks around the world, religion is their way to connect to community, tradition, morality, and meaning. However, like all things in life, even organized religion has its dark side. The post 45 Former Believers Explain What Made Them Lose Their Faith first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024 Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo Since we spend so much of our lives at our jobs, it’s only natural that conversations with colleagues go beyond the work in front of us. People share interests and hobbies, family struggles, health concerns, and hopes or goals, from the silly to the serious.
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024 The ‘Courage Tour’ is attempting to get Christians to vote for Trump − and focused on defeating ‘demons’ As a scholar of religion, I attended the “Courage Tour,” a series of religious-political rallies, when it made a stop in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, from Sept. 27-28, 2024.
Top News · Oct 28, 2024 Trump Vows To Prioritize Faith If Reelected Former President Trump's remarks at a faith event in Georgia spark discussions on religion and politics in the US.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024 Humanist chaplain Greg Epstein: ‘Our bowed interactions with our phones look like worship’ The Harvard ethicist and author on the similarities between digital technology and religion, the value of scepticism, and how to develop a positive relationship with our devices
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024 ‘I thought I’d die at Armageddon’: Hollywood action hero Luke Evans on growing up gay as a Jehovah’s Witness The Welsh actor talks religion, rebelling and why he had to come out twice
Top News · Oct 22, 2024 Trump Accuses Kamala Harris Of Being Destructive To Religion Former President Trump criticizes Vice President Harris for her stance on religion, sparking controversy in the political landscape.
Top News · Oct 21, 2024 Trump Campaign Energizes Evangelical Christians In Swing States Explore the intersection of religion and politics in the 2024 election campaigns, with Trump targeting evangelicals and Dems intensifying outreach efforts.
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2024 ‘What is my faith? What am I doing?’ The American evangelicals ‘deconstructing’ their religion to save it When a young Southern Baptist came out as gay, it prompted a ‘major reckoning’: could he reconcile his religion with his sexuality?
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2024 The Satanic Temple is taking on the Christian right. It’s fun to watch Recognized as a religion by the IRS, the group uses the religious right’s tactics, and their victories, against them