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Are French and English secularist traditions that far apart?

Those who watched the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 would be forgiven for thinking that the United Kingdom is the very opposite of a secular country. In Westminster Abbey the new head of state received his mandate from the Archbishop of Canterbury and thus became head of…

The Conversation

How the GOP became Christian nationalist

Most Republicans now support Christian nationalism. This was not the case during the Obama years

Salon

Health Minister defends new NMC logo

Centre defends change in NMC logo to feature Dhanwantari, a symbol of Indian medical science. Health Minister says it's part of India's heritage & everyone should feel proud. TMC's Santanu Sen raised issue & demanded restoration of previous logo, which did not symbolise any religion.

The Hindu

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Sunday with Professor Green: ‘Roast dinner is my only religion’

The rapper tells Samantha Rea about shared baths, books before bedtime and doughnuts so good they should be illegal

The Guardian - UK

The felling of the spirits: Benin's shrinking voodoo forests

Benin's forests have long been seen as places of hope for believers of the voodoo religion, but urbanisation threatens the green spaces. Also, Ivory Coast's ghost children are invisible to the state. The number of babies whose births are undeclared are on the rise.

France 24

7 in 10 U.S. adults consider themselves spiritual

Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way.

WEKU

Yule – a celebration of the return of light and warmth

Yule will be celebrated by Wiccans and many other Pagans in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice. For Pagans, the shortest day of the year marks the end of the descent into darkness and the beginning of the return of the light as the…

The Conversation

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Stop baiting Hinduism, says SP leader

SP leader I.P. Singh slams DMK leaders for derogatory statements against Hinduism, asking if they have abandoned the religion.

The Hindu

In Belgium, sexual abuse in Catholic Church sparks debate over state funding

In Belgium, a recent documentary on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has caused shock and soul-searching, reigniting a debate about the way religion is funded in the country. Unlike in neighbouring France, the Belgian state finances officially recognised religions, with representatives of the Catholic Church receiving the best pay.…

France 24

How Democrats of faith see devout Speaker Mike Johnson

Johnson knows his scripture as well as them, but religious Democrats see differences between them and him both theological and constitutional.

Roll Call

CM Siddaramaiah cautions against divisive forces

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has cautioned people against vested interests which were trying to divide people based on religion and caste by sowing seeds of vengeance and hatred. He was inaugurating the South India convention of Muslim religious heads ‘Aluad-E-Gouse-E-Azam Conference’ at Dargah Hazrat Badshah Peeran of Pale village on the…

The Hindu

I Saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 With A Greek Grandmother, And Here's How It Went

I decided to head to the theater with a Greek grandmother to go see My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - and it was certainly an experience. Let's talk about it.

Cinemablend

NMC logo must be religion neutral: doctors

IMA: Strongly objects to NMC's new logo depicting Hindu deity; calls for adoption of religion-neutral emblem; urges Central Govt. to recast NMC & restore logo.

The Hindu

In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion

Unlike the fast-moving interpreters of samba, salsa and other Latin American dancing styles, Japanese traditional dancers move slowly, performing just a few moves that their bodies keep fully controlled

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NSW police gain power to launch hate crime prosecutions

Law changes will allow police in NSW to prosecute people with inciting violence based on race, religion or sexual orientation without external approval.

WEKU

Lexington VA removes Bible from display after veteran complaints

The founder of a national group with the aim of preventing the military from endorsing religion says he’s pleased with the Lexington Veterans Affairs decision to remove a Bible from the “missing man table.”

Louder

"Its release was welcomed with as much enthusiasm by Californian punks as if a Nazi had yakked on Darby Crash’s grave." How Bad Religion took a prog detour with Into The Unknown

How hardcore heroes Bad Religion recorded a prog album mid career!

The Hindu

Teachers glorified in all religions: Prince of Arcot

Nawab Abdul Ali praised teaching as a noble profession, citing its importance in Islam and the Holy Quran. He was the chief guest at MEASI College of Education's 15th Graduation Day, awarding degrees to new graduates. Imthiaz Pasha, Elias Sait, and K. Uma Maheshwari also attended.

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‘Saint-poet Kanakadasa fought illiteracy, inequality in society’

CM Siddaramaiah lauds Kanakadasa for advocating human love above caste, community & religion. He inaugurated 536th Kanaka Jayanti in Haveri & released a children's novel. Kumbhabhisheka of 4 deities performed. Event attended by religious leaders & politicians to promote egalitarian society.

The Conversation

Māori atheism on the rise: the legacy of colonisation is driving a decline in traditional Christian beliefs

Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.

The Conversation

Science communicators need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void

The scientific worldview has made great contributions to humanity’s flourishing. But, as science advances into territory once firmly held by religion – attempting to answer questions about the origins of the universe, life and consciousness – science communication often paints a fairly pessimistic picture of the world.

Reason

"Protecting People from Their Own Religious Communities: Jane Doe in Church and State,"

a new article of mine, is now available at the Journal of Law & Religion.

The Hindu

VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota

VHP urges EC to cancel registration of BRS, Congress and Majlis parties for violating constitutional principles by promising religion-based reservations. VHP claims this undermines sanctity of Constitution and is against ethos of secular and inclusive society.

The Hindu

‘There is no greater religion in the country than the Constitution’

Celebrating Constitution Day, Prof. Vidyasagar said it empowers people to live with dignity and without discrimination. He urged students to use their voting right wisely and not exchange it for money. The event began with a collective reading of the Preamble, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution in India.

The Conversation

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