More young men are attending church regularly in surprising uptick, poll finds Several decades ago, young women were much more attached to religion than young men The Independent UK · Apr 16
What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival A new Gallup poll shows more young men in the U.S. now say religion is “very important” in their lives compared to young women The Independent UK · Apr 16
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 · Apr 16
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 · Apr 15
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 · Apr 15
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 · Apr 15
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 · Apr 15
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 · Apr 15
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 · Apr 14
"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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 11
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 · Apr 10
The Independent UK · Apr 10 From your own AI Jesus to BuddhaBot Plus – The religious tech boom has arrived A faith-based AI gold rush is underway
The Times of India · Apr 10 '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…
Louder · Apr 10 "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 · Apr 9 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 · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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.
MyLifeXP · Apr 8 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 · Apr 7 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 · Apr 7 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 · Apr 6 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 · Apr 6 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.