FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 | History Defined

Trump attacks Democrats as ‘godless communists’ in test of midterms message

President seizes on wins by Mamdani-backed candidates to warn darkly of threat to ‘traditional American way of life’

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

Trump commission calls for building bridges between church and state

The assertion comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report of the Religious Liberty Commission

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Author Claims 'Biblical Proof that Trump Will Save America', Lots of People Love It While MAGA Hates It

A Florida woman's satirical book, featuring blank pages, critiques the intertwining of politics and religion, and has become an unexpected bestseller, sparking mixed reactions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Scientologists approved to build large auditorium in Florida community as residents weigh lawsuits to stop the project

‘People don’t care about what other religions believe. But they do care about the property, the place that they live,’ one group said

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?

On June 24, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The occasion invites us to celebrate the slow but visible increase of women in foreign ministries, embassies, and international negotiations. Yet it also prompts a deeper question: what counts as diplomacy, and who gets recognised as…

The Conversation · Jun 19

Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.

The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19

Texas woman says she was kicked out of Aritzia for talking about religion with another customer: ‘First off, why are they eavesdropping?’

A Texas woman is claiming that Aritzia employees asked her to leave the store over a conversation about church recommendations. In a TikTok video, which has garnered over 107,100 views, TikTok creator Emma (@emmaksantos._) said she had what she called the “worst experience” at the Aritzia Domain location in Austin.…

The Mary Sue · Jun 19

Earlier version of Stonehenge discovered three miles from world-famous monument

Excavations near the monument have shed new insight

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Only half of people say they’re proud to be American as country celebrates 250th anniversary

The decline is most prominent among young adults, according to the Public Religion Research Institute

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Quote of the day by John Ashbery: 'Most reckless things are beautiful in some way, and recklessness is what makes...' - inspiring lessons on art, beauty, creativity and why taking risks can lead to your greatest discoveries by Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror poet

Quote of the day by John Ashbery: Poet John Ashbery believed that beauty and innovation often stem from uncertainty and risk, not certainty. He argued that experimental art's appeal lies in its willingness to challenge conventions, much like religions are compelling due to unproven possibilities.

The Economic Times · Jun 17