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‘The Buddha was a master teacher who catered his message for different audiences,’ says author Douglas Ober

‘Dust on the Throne’ offers a new perspective on the history and revival of Buddhism in India. Douglas Ober, an honorary research associate in the Centre for India and South Asia Research, questions the modernist view of the Buddha, and the prevalence of ritual practice and animist cults among early…

The Hindu

WPI calls for unity and harmony among religious communities

WPI calls for unity among all religions and castes to protect India's pluralistic social fabrics and tradition of peaceful coexistence. British rulers sowed the seed of communalism to divide Indians and keep power. Successive governments, especially BJP, have focused on dividing people on cultural identities instead of utilizing resources for…

The Hindu

'I was tired of God being dead': How one woman was drawn to witchcraft

Witches have long cast a spell on our imaginations, but real people practice witchcraft too. One woman dedicated a year to find out what it means to be a practicing witch.

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Adam Bidappa booked again for humiliating police personnel

Adam Bidapa, son of fashion choreographer and stylist, Prasad Bidapa, has been booked for allegedly intending to outrage the feelings of a police personnel by insulting his religion.

The Hindu

Chaplains in Schools Test the Boundaries of the First Amendment

When public school counselors are in short supply, should chaplains be allowed to fill the gap? From law expert Charles J. Russo.

Texas Observer

Chhattisgarh polls: Priyanka Gandhi promises ₹500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises loan waivers, free cooking gas, free electricity, free treatment for road accident victims, upgraded schools, and purchase of Tivara at support price if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh. Slams BJP for misleading people in name of religion.

The Hindu

Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha condemns Centre’s move

BelagaviJagatika Lingayat Mahasabha condemns Union govt's move to return proposal for religion status. Mahasabha urges State govt to resend proposal with necessary changes. Mahasabha to organise several events in coming months, incl. all-India women's meet & youth conference. Central committee meeting held in Belagavi. Mahasabha to elect new governing body…

The Hindu

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All the witchy things I do during fall

More young people are moving from religion to spirituality for a reason. Here's where to start

Salon

New House speaker Mike Johnson praised ‘18th-century values’ in speech

Louisiana congressman told audience at 2013 anti-abortion event Americans should live by 250-year-old religious and moral values

The Guardian - US

Louisiana's 'In God We Trust' law tests limits of religion in public schools

When Louisiana passed a law in August 2023 requiring public schools to post “In God We Trust” in every classroom – from elementary school to college – the author of the bill claimed to be following a long-held tradition of displaying the national motto, most notably on U.S. currency.

The Conversation

Public schools and faith-based chaplains: Texas’ new combination is testing the First Amendment

In 1996, a school board in eastern Texas created a program called Clergy in Schools. Beaumont Independent School District recruited volunteer clergy to counsel K-12 students on topics such as self-esteem, peer pressure and violence. The goal, officials said, was to create volunteer opportunities, encourage conversation about civic values and…

The Conversation

Dining across the divide: ‘We do not need more cycle lanes! The only people using them are champagne socialists’

Their different backgrounds led to animated discussions about organised religion and secular systems – and ended with a heads-on collision about cyclists

The Guardian - UK

Studies of Religion students feeling 'incredible' after final exam

'I'm going home for a fat nap. A little celebration for finishing.'

Newcastle Herald

Growing up in a harmless cult, by Szening Ooi

Growing up in Malaysia in the 90s in the temple of a new age Japanese religion

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Christian leaders in Ghana are trying to reshape government – it may not end well

Ghana is constitutionally a secular state. This means religious liberty is guaranteed, and all citizens are free to believe and manifest any religious faith. No political parties are allowed to base their appeal on religion.

The Conversation

Britain's first Faith Museum is the ideal place to set aside your preconceptions about religion

Britain’s first Faith Museum, which has recently opened in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, faces three problems. First, “religion” is an explosively controversial subject on which it’s almost impossible not to stir up anger. Yet it’s also a subject that a great many modern British people find baffling and laughably irrelevant…

The Independent UK

John Stamos reveals he was nearly recruited by Church of Scientology

‘Fuller House’ star said he nearly joined the controversial religion in the Eighties

The Conversation

TCUS senior editor Kalpana Jain explores Indigenous communities in Indonesia − and learns about their struggles to reclaim land

Kalpana Jain, senior religion and ethics editor at The Conversation, spent part of 2023 on a trip spanning over 20,000 miles, covering seven cities in three countries, as an East-West Center 2023 Senior Journalists Fellow to pursue issues around the role of religion and identity in the public sphere. On…

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Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried was 'perfectly positioned to make a religion of himself'

A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried (often called “SBF”) was on top of the world. He had been on the covers of Forbes, which dubbed him “the richest twentysomething in the world”, and Fortune – the equivalent, for a business leader, of a rock star on Rolling Stone, or an athlete…

Reason

May School Choice Programs Restrict Religious Schools' Ability to Select Teachers Based on Religion, Sex, Etc.?

In Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), the Supreme Court unanimously held that religious institutions have the constitutional right to freedom in selecting their clergy and religious teachers, notwithstanding federal or state antidiscrimination law. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru (2020), the Court held (by a 7-2 vote) that this…

The Hindu

BJP Goshamahal MLA T. Raja Singh suspension revoked

BJP revokes suspension of Goshamahal MLA T. Raja Singh after considering his explanation. He can now be renominated for 2023 elections. He was suspended for making provocative statements against a particular religion when a comedian was allowed to perform in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

District in charge Minister inaugurates Mushaira as part of Dasara festival

Mysuru district Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a Mushaira programme to promote cultural harmony and remove casteist/religious prejudices. He noted that Dasara festival was not confined to any religion/caste and recalled Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's efforts to bring out hidden talents. Former Minister Tanveer Sait said the Congress govt. was continuing the…

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh: 'New-gen rivalry' in ODI World Cups

NEW DELHI: The game of cricket, often considered as a religion in India, has given rise to several intense rivalries over the years. One such rivalry that has gained prominence in recent times is the clash between India and Bangladesh in the One Day International (ODI) World Cups. What was…

The Hindu

Sanatana dharma row: Holding a viewpoint against caste hegemony is not unconstitutional, Udhayanidhi Stalin tells Madras High Court

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin argued in Madras High Court that his views on Sanatana Dharma, which oppose caste hegemony and preach equality, cannot be termed unconstitutional. Senior Counsel P. Wilson argued that the writ petition is politically motivated and a classic case of abuse of process of the court. He accused…

The Guardian - UK

A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel review – smart reflections on Wolf Hall, religion… and RoboCop

This collection of essays and journalism is a poignant reminder of the novelist’s expansive mind, and of what more she might have achieved

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