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Religious resurgence stirs Gen Z

A closer look at Gen Z and religion.

Axios

The Part of Hanuman’s Story That Was Never Explained

Most people know Hanuman as the powerful devotee of Lord Rama, the one who crossed oceans, lifted mountains, and played a key role in the story of the Ramayana. His bravery and loyalty are widely celebrated, and his image is often associated with strength and protection. However, there is another…

MyLifeXP

Can we consider ‘play’ to be a religion? Bluey certainly thinks so

Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia, the Dreamtime.

The Conversation

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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is engaging in “a proselytizing Christian campaign” in his job, according to The Washington Post.

The Conversation

Which Language Did Lord Ram And Krishna Actually Speak?

Why Sanskrit Is Linked To Ram And KrishnaSanskrit was considered the language of sacred texts, rituals and learned people in ancient India. Most of the stories associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna were written down by sages in Sanskrit, which is why many people assume that Sanskrit was also…

Times Life

AI Clip of Jesus Smacking Donald Trump into Lake of Fire Goes Viral: 'Your Reckoning Has Come'

An AI-generated video showing Jesus confronting Donald Trump has gone viral, igniting global debate over religion, politics, and the growing impact of AI-generated content.

International Business Times UK

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

The Independent UK

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Federal workers can’t escape religious messages from their bosses: ‘This has never happened before’

They’ve received proselytizing emails, invitations to worship services and observed religious undertones in policy decisions

The Independent UK

"I got called into the principal’s office because our songs didn’t say ‘Jesus’ enough." Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale opens up about stepping away from church as a teenager

The singer/guitarist formed her band while attending a Christian school, but she quickly found that organised religion wasn’t for her

Metal Hammer

Does conversion erase caste? Supreme Court says yes, but reality says otherwise

The Supreme Court, in the recent case of Chinthada Anand v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and others, ruled that individuals who convert to Christianity cannot claim Scheduled Caste status. This ruling suggests that when a person converts to a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism, they forfeit the protections granted…

Newslaundry

Pope Leo XIV says 'Enough of the idolatry' as he grows increasingly frustrated over war

Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.

Euronews

Swami Vivekananda: 4 Success Secrets Most People Ignore

Widely regarded as one of the greatest modern thinkers of India, Swami Vivekananda lived a brief life of 39 years. However, the legendary “patriotic saint” made sure that he blazed like a sun throughout the years that he spent in this world. Indeed, Swamiji’s efforts played a key role in…

Times Life

From your own AI Jesus to BuddhaBot Plus – The religious tech boom has arrived

A faith-based AI gold rush is underway

The Independent UK

'Hinduism is demonic': Far-right influencers Joel Webbon and Alex Stein face massive trolling online for comments on Hindus in viral clip

For decades, the United States has been the cultural and economic epicentre of the global village. However, that influence is currently being leveraged to broadcast a rising anti-Indian sentiment. From online posts to religious pastors, everyone in the country has jumped on the anti-Indian and anti-Hindu bandwagon for clout, inciting…

The Times of India

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"What began to change us was success. When your dream comes true, where do you go from there?” Kansas: an everyday story of success, failure, religion, drugs, booze and jealousy

The story of Kansas is just your average tale of power struggles, line-up changes, religious conversions and multi-million selling hit records

Times Life

Why Lord Rama Worshipped Lord Shiva Before Going To Lanka

“शिवो हरिर्हरिः शिवः” Shiva and Vishnu are not separate. They are two forms of the same divine truth. Before the great war of Lanka began, when the ocean stood in front of him and Ravana waited on the other side, Lord Rama did something that surprises many people even today.…

International Business Times UK

TikTok Video Goes Viral After Man Tests How Far He Can Run Inside Scientology HQ

A TikTok video of a man running through the Church of Scientology's Los Angeles headquarters has gone viral, with some viewers jokingly encouraging others to try it at the religion's other locations.

International Business Times UK

Tucker Carlson Calls Trump 'Anti-Christ' in Furious Rant Over 'Praise Allah' Easter Message

Tucker Carlson's podcast ignites controversy as he accuses Donald Trump of behaving like the 'anti-Christ' over a viral Easter message. The debate highlights tensions between religion and politics.

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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,…

LiveScience

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 …

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times UK

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.

The Conversation

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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