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What Chanakya Said About Religion Will Surprise You

You pray. You follow rituals. You visit temples. But have you ever paused and asked yourself is this truly religion? Chanakya, the brilliant mind behind the Arthashastra, questioned this belief centuries ago. He revealed something unexpected religion is not in rituals. It is in how you live, how you act,…

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DNA reveals ancestry of man buried in Stone Age monument in Spain, but his religion remains a mystery

In the Middle Ages, a man was buried in a Stone Age monument in what is now Spain. Now, we finally know his genetic roots, but his religious beliefs are still a mystery.

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Who needs looksmaxxing when you’ve got Catholicmaxxing? The TikTok trend making religion great again

Some of the young Americans swept up in the movement are looking for the meaning of life; others for a new partner. Well, it’s a broad church …

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The world can’t wait for Donald Trump to leave office

Letters: Mary Evans, Aidan Walker and Ruth Baker on Simon Jenkins’ suggestion for how to deal with the US president Phoebe Merrick and John Spencer on religion and war, Rev Canon John Longuet-Higgins on Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran, and Diana Francis on US bases in Britain

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Trump 'Needs a Lot of Prayer' Because He Holds Power and Accountability—But Warnock Condemns Bigotry

Senator Raphael Warnock uses Easter Sunday to address President Trump's bigotry and misuse of religion, emphasising accountability and moral responsibility.

International Business Times UK

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

The Conversation

What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.

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4 Life Lessons from Arjuna in Mahabharata for Students

Arjuna is one of the most powerful warriors in Mahabharata. Being a divine-born son of Lord Indra and as a devoted friend of Bhagwan Krishna, the importance of Arjuna in the epic is supreme and second to none. In fact, Dhananjaya received the greatest wealth of wisdom from Lord Krishna…

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Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

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As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had

The brutalisation of global norms by figures like Pete Hegseth has become a fight against chaos, and all major religions must play a role, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Firefighter And Wife Blame Religion For Disturbing Way They Kept Their Daughter For Years

“They don't deserve any kids!!!”

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There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should be ignored.

The Conversation

A Short Take on Chiles v. Salazar

Another religious freedom case in a free speech guise

Reason

Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different?

If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule in favor of faith-based lawsuits; a secretary of Defense framing the war in Iran in apocalyptic terms; a president pushing a law restricting voting…

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Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country

Chile’s new president is a devout Catholic in a country that has grown increasingly secular but retains conservative traits in various areas

Evening Standard

Grooming gangs inquiry to examine impact of ethnicity, culture and religion

The statutory independent inquiry has published its terms of reference.

Evening Standard

Ethnicity, culture and religion to be examined by long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry, Home Secretary vows

Shabana Mahmood insisted there ‘will be no hiding place for the predatory monsters who committed these vile crimes’ as the grooming gang inquiry published its terms of reference

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‘I’m obsessed with this’: JD Vance has a bonkers take on UFOs, spoiler alert it isn’t about extraterrestrial life

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International Business Times UK

Trump Shares Bizarre Letter About His Own Death — With Stark Warning That Only Christ's 'Shed Blood' Can Save Him

Donald Trump shares a personal letter from Franklin Graham discussing salvation and faith, sparking discussions on religion's role in politics.

Times Life

4 Forgotten Temple Stories Lost in Time

Numerous temples around India tell tales that history has all but forgotten. These hallowed locations, concealed in quiet villages, isolated woodlands, or ruins, hold secrets that are timeless. Every temple has a forgotten story that is just waiting to be unearthed, from mysterious rites to hide myths. These tales show…

Times Life

5 Temples That Defy Logic: Secrets Hidden for Centuries

There are many temples in India, yet some transcend religion and become mysterious. These hallowed locations present centuries old, unexplained phenomena that defy reason, science, and human comprehension. These temples continue to captivate both believers and scholars with their floating pillars and mysterious noises. Whether they are viewed as mysteries…

International Business Times UK

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Invokes Jesus in Military Prayer, Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service

The controversy surrounding Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Christian worship service at the Pentagon highlights religious specificity, legal challenges, and its impact on military operations.

The Conversation

God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support

America’s secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, sports an array of tattoos with Christian messaging, including one which reads “Deus Vult”, God wills it, and is associated with the medieval crusades. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, while leading a Christian service at the Pentagon on March 25,…

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Calls for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies at Pentagon Prayer Service

A Pentagon official's prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies has sparked a debate on the role of religion in military leadership.

Reason

Additional Testimony Against the Proposed "Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act"

I submitted some additional testimony to a House subcommittee, in response to questions from Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon.

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