Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party had already clearly stated it did not stand by such remarks. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Sanatana Dharma row | BJP using this as a weapon to avoid facing questions on political failures: T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of twisting his speech on Sanatana Dharma, alleges PM Modi and Ministers using row to divert attention from issues like Manipur riots and financial irregularities. He claims to be heir of Perarignar Anna, not enemy of any religion. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
'Starfield' Raised Enlightened, Universal, or Va’ruun? How to Pick the Best Religion In addition to the game's multiple factions, 'Starfield' has religions to join that offer unique benefits to the player. Here is the best one to join. Inverse · Sep 6, 2023
Statement being issued against Hinduism only to appease Muslims, says MLA Mahesh Tenginakai MLA Mahesh Tenginakai criticizes Home Minister's statement on Hindu dharma, saying Congress leaders are abusing Hinduism to appease Muslims. He says Sanatana Dharma has thousands of years of history & leaders should stop degrading Hinduism. He also criticizes actor-activist Prakash Raj's statement & denies appeasing senior leaders for party ticket.… The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Sanatana Dharma | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting PM Modi urges proper response to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, emphasising Constitution does not allow abuse of any religion. FIR registered against Udhayanidhi and Priyank Kharge for allegedly outraging religious feelings. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Not religious, not voting? The 'nones' are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans – and they are making their voices heard. Organizations lobby on behalf of atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and other nonreligious people. The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023
Ugandan Pastor’s Conviction Highlights Problem The Rise In Ritual Sacrifice After pleading guilty to murder, a Ugandan pastor was sentenced to life in prison for killing a 4-year-old kid in a ritual murder. Zenger · Sep 6, 2023
Brickbat: The King and I A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Muhammad al-Ghamdi to death after finding him guilty of "describing the King or the Crown Prince in a way that undermines religion or justice," "supporting a terrorist ideology," "communication with a terrorist entity," and publishing false news "with the intention of executing a… Reason · Sep 6, 2023
I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while… The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
AIADMK leader Jayakumar asks why Stalin is not insisting on making D. Raja or Thol. Thirumavalavan INDIA’s convener Jayakumar questions why CM Stalin not demanding SC leader as INDIA convener; AIADMK gave due importance to SC/ST/BC/MBC; Udhayanidhi's remarks sparked row, now given more security; Jayakumar asks why insulting religion for son's protection. The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
Jordan Henderson: I wouldn’t disrespect Saudi Arabia religion and culture by wearing Rainbow Laces Jordan Henderson has confirmed he would not risk disrespecting “the religion and culture in Saudi Arabia” by wearing rainbow laces or a rainbow captain's armband. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Religion that does not promote equality cannot be called religion: Priyank Kharge Karnataka Ministers Priyank Kharge and H.C. Mahadevappa respond to Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating that any religion that does not promote equality or dignity of being human is not a religion; they assert that Constitution is their religion. The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
Sanatana row | Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is the party’s position, Kamal Nath is categorical in rejecting Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comment Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is our ideology; BJP accused us of insulting Sanatana Dharma. INDIA allies, CM Mamata Banerjee, and Priyank Kharge support DMK leader's comments, while CPI's Raja calls out RSS-BJP. The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
Sanatana Dharma remark: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge backs Udhayanidhi Stalin; says religion that does not give dignity is disease BENGALURU: Karnataka IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge, son of Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge, on Monday supported Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's stance on the Sanatana Dharma, stating that any religion that promotes inequality is as good as disease. The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 Did Opposition INDIA bloc’s meeting in Mumbai decide on targeting Sanatana Dharma, ask BJP leaders BJP attacks DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur demand INDIA alliance apologise. Shobha Karandlaje calls for Stalin to sack his son. Udhayanidhi likened Sanatana Dharma to "coronavirus, malaria, and dengue fever" and said it…
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 Speaking for India podcast | BJP is using religion as a weapon to hide its shortcomings: T.N. CM Stalin TN CM Stalin launches 'Speaking for India' podcast series, criticizes BJP govt for failing to fulfill poll promises, using religion as weapon to hide shortcomings. He calls for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to save India from BJP's communal politics & hate-inciting policies, restore social justice & State autonomy.
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 ‘Good Christians, good citizens’: Pope appeals to China in Mongolia mass Pope Francis is wrapping up a four-day trip to Mongolia, which has been as much about geopolitics as religion.
The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023 Clarify stance on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ statement, V. Muraleedharan asks INDIA Muraleedharan condemns Udhayanidhi Stalin's call for "eradication of Sanatan Dharma," challenges Congress & CPI(M) to denounce it. He questions Rahul Gandhi's 'mohabbat ki dukaan' pitch & draws parallels between Stalin's statement & Shamseer's comments on science over religion.
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023 ‘People looked at me like I was oppressed in some way’: Young Christians on life in secular Britain The UK is no longer a majority Christian country and the average age of churchgoers is 51. Katie Rosseinsky talks to younger believers about why they still have faith
The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2023 The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy review: necessary chronicle of US racist history Robert P Jones vividly condemns America’s history of racist oppression – but risks misreading political realities today
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Elon Musk under fire for ‘silence’ over man facing death sentence for tweets Fifty-year-old teacher found guilty of ‘describing the King or the Crown Prince in a way that undermines religion or justice’
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023 Why Pope's message to young Russians not to forget 'great Russia of Catherine II and Peter I' has not gone down well in Ukraine Pope Francis’s video speech to the All-Russian Meeting of Catholic Youth in St Petersburg, urging them to “not forget their heritage” has caused quite a stir. What struck a bitter chord internationally – and especially in Ukraine – about the remarks he delivered on August 25 was not so much…
Zenger · Aug 30, 2023 World’s Most Secular Nation Pushes To Adapt Muslim Blasphemy Laws In Sweden, disparaging Christianity has never been illegal, but Islam has proven to be a different story.
GamesRadar · Aug 29, 2023 To enhance Starfield's religions, Bethesda consulted a former Skyrim and Fallout 4 writer now training as a priest Former Bethesda writer Shane Liesegang helped one in-game religion feel "believable"
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Samajwadi Party leaders’ ‘poisonous’ statements on Hinduism directed by Akhilesh: BJP The BJP has alleged that poisonous statements were being made against the Hindu religion by Samajwadi Party leaders on the instructions of party president Akhilesh Yadav