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Pauline Hanson calls Australia ‘Judeo-Christian’. But the term is a meaningless modern invention

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson argues Australia is “predominately a Judeo-Christian society” and should live under “one cultural umbrella”.

The Conversation · Aug 13

Trump Promised To End Foreign Aid. Now He's Giving Christian Groups Nearly $2 Billion.

The administration says faith-based organizations deliver aid more efficiently, but offers no data to support that claim—and its preference for religious providers raises constitutional questions.

Reason · Aug 12

Hariyali Teej 2026: Who Should Avoid the Nirjala Fast?

Hariyali Teej is one of the important festivals observed by women in various parts of India. Women observe vrat to ensure that their husbands have long lives, success, and happiness, while single women observe vrat to seek a good match for themselves. Hariyali Teej 2026 is expected to be observed…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

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Woman Used To Be Close With MIL And Is Horrified By Her Flip After An Email Announcement To Family

Leaving a religion is never easy, but it gets more complicated when your in-laws are trying to convince your husband to divorce you because you’re no longer in their faith. This MIL had the gall to physically attack her DIL, bully her, and go behind her back in an effort…

Bored Panda · Aug 12

Why Do We Worship Nagas on Nag Panchami? This Story Explains

What if a regular day in a farmer’s field turned out to be the start of a tradition that would be kept alive for generations to come? One of the most famous folklore stories linked to Nag Panchami is that of the farmer, the snake mother, and her daughter who…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

Australians have said they have ‘no religion’ on every census we’ve had – and it is growing every year

When I sit down to fill in my first Australian Census in 2026, one question I will be watching closely is a familiar one. Back home in India, “What is your religion?” was never really a question – although it is asked in the census.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Nancy Mace clashes with CNN host over her anti-Muslim ‘Trojan horse’ posts

Oscar Jimenez challenges South Carolina Republican on her claims about Muslim-American elected officials and reminds her of the First Amendment’s protections towards the freedom of religion

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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FCRA Amendment Bill needed to curb anti-national activities: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the FCRA Amendment Bill's necessity for curbing anti-national activities. He stated the law applies to all foreign donation recipients, regardless of religion or community. The proposed legislation aims to prevent foreign funds from being used for anti-national purposes. Fadnavis emphasized that legitimate organizations will…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

Times Life · Aug 10

25 Years Later, A Chilling Horror Movie Captures A Strange Moment In History

August 2001 was a tough time to drop a nuanced movie about religion.

Inverse · Aug 8

Why Parashurama Sought Lord Dattatreya's Wisdom

Who teaches the one who already knows everything? It sounds impossible, yet Lord Dattatreya gave one of the most beautiful answers in Sanatan Dharma. Revered across Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta, Nath, and many other spiritual traditions, Lord Dattatreya is known as the Guru of Gurus. His teachings go beyond religion and…

MyLifeXP · Aug 8

Why Interfaith Marriage in India Forces You to Choose Between Identity and Festivals

The festival arrives before you're readyDiwali comes, and you are in his house. His mother has made sevaiyan for Eid every year of her life, and she makes it beautifully, and you eat it with genuine gratitude. But tonight there are diyas to light, and you are not sure whether…

Times Life · Aug 7

The Narada Purana's Laws of Devotion That Contradict Everything You Think About Worship

The text begins by disqualifying the obviousThe Narada Purana opens its treatment of devotion not with a prescription for ritual but with a question about desire. Before the flowers, before the lamp, before the correct pronunciation of any mantra, it wants to know what you are actually doing when you…

Times Life · Aug 7

Kamika and Putrada Ekadashi 2026:Dates, Parana Time and the Blessings You Can Receive

Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most powerful tithis in the Sanatan Dharma. This vrata is observed twice in a month, and is completely dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. On this day all the devotees perform Vrat as it is believed that by this…

MyLifeXP · Aug 6

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Times Life · Aug 6

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad's Teaching on the Self Goes Deeper Than Any Religion Can Reach

The question Yajnavalkya refused to answer simplyYajnavalkya, the sage at the center of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, was asked by his wife Maitreyi what would make her immortal. He did not tell her to pray. He did not name a god. He told her to understand what the self actually is,…

The Times of India · Aug 5

From free speech to religion and press - US courts find Trump admin violated rights in 75 rulings

Federal judges have ruled against Donald Trump’s second-term administration in 75 First Amendment cases, finding that it infringed speech, religion and press freedoms despite his pledge to end 'government censorship'.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Neon Ends Kick Stream After Religion Clash With Chromazz: 'What's Wrong With Me Being Muslim?'

Neon's livestream with Chromazz ended abruptly after a heated debate over his Muslim faith, sparking viral social media reactions and discussions about religious stereotypes.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'Game of Thrones: Lord of Light' is coming. Here's all you need to know

Warner Bros. Games launches a new limited-time event called 'Lord of Light' on August 7, 2026. This event is part of the game's August campaign, which is themed "History and Visions." The 'Lord of Light' event draws inspiration from R'hllor, a mysterious religion from the franchise. Players will battle rival…

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The Conversation · Aug 4

The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive

By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in American public life – much more so than in…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, says women would not get equal rights if religious laws exist

Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that laws should be based on equal rights rather than religion, while also calling for the lifting of the ban on Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party in Bangladesh.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Science, religion, and political omens: the meaning of eclipses in ancient Rome

On August 12, Europe – in particular the Iberian peninsula – will look to the sky to witness a historic solar eclipse. We already know when it will begin, how long it will last, and what part of the sun will be hidden behind the moon. Apps on our phones…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years ago

Ancient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the West African crocodile, in sacred offerings. Scientists also found evidence that wild crocodiles were hunted for religious rituals. These findings reshape our understanding of ancient Egyptian biodiversity and practices. The…

The Independent UK · Aug 3

BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day condemned as ‘historically ignorant’ by Professor Alice Roberts

Faith-based segment, which airs during the ‘Today’ programme, has attracted controversy in the past

Salon · Aug 3

Religion fuels data center opposition

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana

Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights

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