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Controversy Surrounds Proposal For School Chaplains In Public Schools

Proposed legislation in multiple states seeks to introduce spiritual chaplains in public schools, sparking debate on the role of religion in education.

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If life is one giant computer simulation, God is a rubbish player

While religion doesn’t feature much in video games, I find the theory that we are all characters in a huge sim ever more believable – and appealing, writes Dominik Diamond

The Guardian - UK

Priest can give CAA eligibility certificate, says government helpline

CAA rules: Local priests can issue eligibility certificates under the CAA to validate religion, facilitating citizenship for specific communities.

The Hindu

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People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning."

WEKU

Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi 'given Muslim burial' despite controversial Christianity conversion

Ezedi was reportedly given a funeral at a mosque in west London and a Muslim burial at a cemetery in east London

Evening Standard

Malaysian Convenience Store Chain Faces Religious Sensitivity Charges

Founders of KK Mart in Malaysia face charges for selling socks with 'Allah'. Sensitivity around religion sparks public outcry and legal actions.

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Malaysia Mini-mart Executives Charged Over 'Allah' Socks

A Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier with hurting religious feelings Tuesday after several pairs of socks emblazoned with the word "Allah" were put on sale in one of its stores.

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Abridging, Not Coercing, Is The First Amendment's Yardstick for Speech Violations

Philip Hamburger: Prof. Somin is mistaken about Murthy v. Missouri

Reason

On campaigning in the name of religion | Explained

The Hindu explains whether political parties can campaign on the basis of religion and caste

The Hindu

BJP complains to EC against Pinarayi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State executive member K.K. Surendran has complained to the Election Commission against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for alleged violation of the model code of conduct by using religion during the election campaign.

The Hindu

The rise of the hashtag faith

In Trendtown, a new religion emerges worshipping influencers, revealing the pitfalls of social media devotion.

The Hindu

Australia’s religious and sex discrimination laws need fixing, a new report says. What happens next?

Australian Law Reform Commission report welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights groups but faith leaders have rejected its recommendations

The Guardian - AU

Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.

WEKU

This is why we're so obsessed with nuns in horror movies - according to the official source, a nun

A nun and paranormal investigator answer the question - why are we so scared of nuns in horror movies?

Total Film

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Assam suspends NOC for sale of land between people of different religions for three months

Assam government restricts land sale between different religions, citing communal conflict concerns during Lok Sabha elections.

Radio France Internationale

French police report rise in racist and religion-based offences

Racist, xenophobic and religion-based hate offences surged 32 percent in France last year, according to a report released on Wednesday.

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Trump Criticized For Comments On Jewish Democratic Voters

President Trump's comments on Jewish Americans voting Democrat stir controversy and criticism, fueling debates on religion, identity, and politics.

The Guardian - US

White House criticizes Trump for ‘unhinged antisemitic rhetoric’

Ex-president claims Jewish people who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and ‘hate their religion’

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Trump Claims Jews Who Vote Democrat Hate Their Religion

Former President Trump's comments on Jewish Democrats and Israel spark debate over politics, religion, and foreign policy.

The Canberra Times

This week's movies: Nunsploitation, more Ghostbusting and malevolent missives

A documentary on meat and religion is also opening.

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Kanye West Sparks Controversy With 'God' Comparison And Religious Views

Kanye West, now Ye, stirs controversy with comments on religion, self-perception, and music in recent interview with Big Boy TV.

Al Jazeera

India rejects US concern over citizenship law as ‘misplaced, unwarranted’

Response follows US State Department saying it will ‘closely monitor’ the implementation of the religion-based law.

The Hindu

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea for stay of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, its rules on March 19

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on March 19 pleas to stay the operation of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 and its rules, notified on March 11. The League is the primary petitioner in the lead case which has 237 separate petitions challenging the legality of the CAA…

Guitar World

“I was scared to death. Miles didn’t say a word to me. Afterwards, I asked what he thought of my playing. He said, simply, ‘It was cool’”: T.M. Stevens on playing with Miles Davis and James Brown – and what went wrong on Vai’s Sex & Religion project

Vai hired the “flashy bassist with the long hair” after spotting him in a Joe Cocker video

Latin Times

Report: Latinos Identifying as LGBTQ Has Almost Doubled in Recent Years

A new study conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute reveals Hispanics as the second largest demographic with LGBTQ members in the U.S.

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