Targeting of Indian Muslims alleged in row over naming eateries by religion Anger over police orders to display the owners’ names outside restaurants during Hindu festival in BJP-governed states. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2024
The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago − but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper On the morning of Aug. 3, 2014, the Islamic State group launched a ruthless and swift campaign in Sinjar, in northwestern Iraq. The target was Yezidis: a monotheistic religious group whose members have long been persecuted. The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024
Politics buzzing in UP as Oppn cries religious discrimination on Govt 'nameplate directive' After Uttar Pradesh government issued a directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, the opposition parties continued to attack the state government, citing discrimination on the basis of religion, while the ruling party defended itself. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 21, 2024
Texas’ Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation Some secular groups and members of other faiths say the curriculum could give schools too much control over how children are taught religion. The Texas Tribune · Jul 19, 2024
Soccer and religion have more in common than you might think People around the world have been captivated by two major soccer tournaments in recent weeks: The UEFA European Football Championship, which Spain won, and Copa América, which Canada finished fourth in. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024
Remembering Bill Viola (1951-2024), the video artist asking the big questions American artist Bill Viola has died aged 73 in California Wallpaper · Jul 17, 2024
All personal laws related to women should be equal across all religions: NCW chief Rekha Sharma After the SC ruled on June 10 that a Muslim woman is entitled to claim maintenance after divorce, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma welcomed the decision and stated that all personal laws related to women should be equal across all religions. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 14, 2024
Alabama death row inmate asks for no autopsy after execution due to his religion Keith Gavin’s attorneys said the filing is not an attempt to stop the execution from going ahead The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall – perhaps also a tense January. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024
Reading, PA: Latino Community's Growing Political Influence Explore the intersection of religion, politics, and immigration in Reading, Pennsylvania, a diverse city with a Latino majority. Top News · Jul 10, 2024
'God Bless Bitcoin': Upcoming Documentary Delves Into $BTC's 'Moral' Aspects Amid Market Volatility An upcoming documentary film is lifting the spirits of some Bitcoin holders whose wallets were battered by the previous weeks' slumping prices – can it help turn the tides for an ecosystem wary of seeing red in the charts? International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024
“AITA For Calling Out My Husband For Not Being A ‘Good Christian’?” A wife confronted her husband for not living according to his religious values after he pressured her to convert. The post “AITA For Calling Out My Husband For Not Being A ‘Good Christian’?” first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Jul 10, 2024
Satanists volunteer in Florida schools after DeSantis’ ‘more God in classroom’ bill Satanic Temple members were left outraged after Florida governor said it’s ‘not a religion’ and can’t participate in new program The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
Camino de Santiago: The world’s most famous walk is changing Last year, nearly half a million people walked the Camino de Santiago – Ellie Davis explores the growing trend that is getting people out on the ancient route The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024 Oklahoma’s superintendent orders public schools to teach the Bible – relying on controversial views about religious freedom In the days since Oklahoma’s state superintendent, Ryan Walters, ordered school districts to teach the Bible, he’s been defending his mandate.
The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024 Why the Olympic Games are a ‘civil religious’ ceremony with a global congregation Fans are getting ready to watch top athletes from around the globe compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which start in Paris on July 26. Accompanying the athletic events will be a display of patriotic symbols such as flags and team uniforms featuring countries’ colors. The host country will mark…
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024 Satanists to volunteer in Florida schools in protest at DeSantis religious bill Satanic Temple objects to governor’s push for more religion in schools and says members could act as student chaplains
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024 Artwork featuring Christ overlaid with Looney Tunes characters removed by Sydney council after threats of violence Online protest claimed the work mocked the Christian religion and Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun called for it to be taken down
AAP · Jul 5, 2024 Faith-based politics will erode social unity: PM The debate over religion and politics has reignited as Labor strongholds face challenges from political movements hoping to poach certain voter bases.
AAP · Jul 4, 2024 Labor 'needs to learn' from Payman quitting party: MP A pro-Palestinian Labor MP says the party needs to reflect on how to move forward following the fallout from Fatima Payman quitting to sit as an independent.
The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024 Women football players in Africa have overcome enormous barriers – new book tells the story Women’s Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women’s soccer from initially being banned through to today’s growing numbers of fans and broadcasting potential. It’s a story of triumph despite enormous barriers – among them sexism, abuse, homophobia and religion. We asked its…
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024 What to know about Oklahoma's top education official ordering Bible instruction in schools Oklahoma's top education official has sparked outrage among some civil rights groups over his directive that public schools immediately begin incorporating the Bible into classes for grades 5 through 12
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024 Stevie Van Zandt: ‘My religion switched right over to rock’n’roll’ The rock star turned activist turned Sopranos actor talks about his revealing new documentary, Disciple, his unlikely career and his fears over the state of the world
The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024 How Jefferson and Madison’s partnership – a friendship told in letters – shaped America’s separation of church and state Few constitutional principles are more familiar to the average American than the separation of church and state.
Bored Panda · Jun 24, 2024 Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy Sara Glass shared the strict rules for intimacy within the Jewish community, including having sex in the dark and not letting her husband see her privates. The post Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy first appeared on Bored Panda.