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An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s new bill to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools

Louisiana is not a stranger to controversy over religion in schools. In 2023, it joined almost 20 states that require or allow officials in public schools to post the national motto, “In God We Trust.”

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France’s headscarf ban in the 2024 Summer Olympics reflects a narrow view of national identity, writes a scholar of European studies

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have sparked a discussion about whether female Muslim athletes who wear a headscarf should be allowed to compete.

The Conversation

38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual and half of them believe in karma. Why is spirituality so popular?

Spirituality is increasingly popular with young Australians: recent research shows 38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual.

The Conversation

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"We opened up for Billie Eilish...the first two songs were just everybody in shock and awe." Halestorm's Lzzy Hale on rock, religion, queer awakenings and a whole lot more

Lzzy Hale dishes out the lessons she's learned during a life in rock 'n' roll

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Aunt Asks Couple To Return Wedding Gift Because She Doesn’t View Their Marriage As Real

A couple's marriage gets called fake by a family member who believes a real wedding should be with a priest. The post Aunt Asks Couple To Return Wedding Gift Because She Doesn’t View Their Marriage As Real first appeared on Bored Panda.

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What is a secular state? How South Africa has tried to separate religion and politics

The shifting relationship between state and religion has historically been a contested space, and the focus of much scholarship. It is important for observers to understand this unstable boundary, so that neither political nor religious actors undermine democratic freedoms. Calvin D. Ullrich, a theologian and philosopher of religion, examines the…

The Conversation

Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

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From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life

As the world’s eyes turn to France, host of the Olympics in two months, one of the country’s fundamental principles is under the spotlight — laïcité, or secularism

The Independent UK

France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration

The upcoming Paris Olympics are likely to draw new attention to France's ban on its athletes wearing hijabs

The Independent UK

Judicial Discrimination in Favor of the More Religious Parent

From Tilley v. Gibbs, decided yesterday by the Mississippi Court of Appeals: John and Tiffany were married on April 6, 2019, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The parties had one child, V.G., born prior to the marriage on December 19, 2018. On December 14, 2021, John filed his original complaint for…

Reason

Are UFOs fueling a new religion?

Author and religious scholar D.W. Pasulka explores the blurred lines between technology and spirituality

Salon

Majority of people in Scotland have no religion, census shows

Data from 2022 Scottish census shows secularism increased sharply over decade, from 36.7% of population to 51%

The Guardian - UK

PM-turned-author, Morrison's memoir hits the shelves

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's memoir is officially for sale, detailing how his religion helped him during his time in office.

AAP

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president’s backers say he shares same faith and values

“Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall,” said Kimberly Vaughn of Florence, Kentucky

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Of course faith has a place in our society

Keir Hardie and many others were inspired by their religion

International Business Times

'Hindu Nation': Religion Trumps Caste In India Vote

Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith's rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power next month.

The Hindu

PM Modi’s charge of budget allocation for Muslims foolish: Sharad Pawar

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi's claim of Congress wanting 15% budget for Muslims, emphasizing budget neutrality

The Hindu

Previous Congress regimes wanted to allot 15% of Union budget for minorities, claims PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of wanting religious-based budget allocation, vows to protect reservation rights, criticizes opposition alliance.

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‘Hate speech’: SC refuses to entertain 2 petitions seeking poll ban, EC action against PM

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and invoking religion during campaigns, LiveLaw reported.

The Hindu

Development has bigger say than religion on number of children a mother has

Discussion on Muslim fertility rates in India, influenced by socio-economic factors, government policies, and lack of awareness on family planning.

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Indian Election Enters Fourth Phase Amid Religious And Inequality Debates

The Indian election's fourth phase highlights religion, inequality, and intense campaigning for power, shaping the nation's future.

The Guardian - UK

Faith groups want more say in secular Britain. Labour should tell them to go to hell

Most Britons don’t identify as religious, and would prefer to keep worship out of schools

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

The Hindu

The fraying of the model code of conduct

Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.

The Hindu

Congress party wants to treat Hindus as second-class citizens: Prime Minister Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of treating Hindus as second-class citizens, dividing nation in the name of religion.

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