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Martin Scorsese says new Jesus film aims to ‘take away the negatives’ of organised religion

Adaptation of book by Shūsaku Endō, who wrote the source novel for 2016’s Silence, is understood to be set mostly in the present day

The Guardian - UK

Trump and the Christian "civil war"

David Gushee says his faith drives him to resist the "manifest surrender" of many Christians to Trump and fascism

Salon

How do you bring your spiritual self to your job and make sure you are doing more good than harm?

According to some major religions, work is a crucial arena for spiritual connection

The Guardian - AU

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Tamil language binds people of all religions, says Sekarbabu

Tamils unite in times of need, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu says at 10th World Tamil Heritage Conference. Awards presented to those who contributed to Tamil growth.

The Hindu

Two Manipur journalists arrested within a week for ‘promoting enmity’ after reports on violence

In the second such arrest this week, Meitei language newspaper Hueiyen Lanpao’s editor Dhanabir Maibam has been held by the Manipur police for promoting enmity on the ground of religion and race, The Times of India reported.

Newslaundry

CM says arrested person is miscreant using religion as a shield

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hits back at BJP for defending arrested Hindutva activist, calls him a "social miscreant".

The Hindu

How religion and politics will mix in 2024 – three trends to track

Religion is likely to play a big role in voters’ choices in the 2024 presidential election – much as it did in previous years. Despite an overall shift away from participation in organized religion in the U.S. populace, religious rhetoric in the political arena has intensified.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges BJP to stop "playing petty politics on religion", calls for responsible opposition

On a day that the BJP staged a massive protest against the arrest of a Kar Sevak for his alleged role in Post Babri demplition violence, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to BJP leaders in the state to stop playing petty politics in the "name of God and religion, Read…

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Constitution is our religion: Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advocates for respecting Constitution & journalists reporting objectively. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar awarded Person of the Year.

The Hindu

BJP stays silent on mahasabha not wanting ‘Hindu’ tag for Veerashaiva-Lingayats

Veerashaiva-Lingayat community appeals to not identify as "Hindu" in census, BJP silent. Mahasabha seeks OBC reservation, not independent religion status.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand Waqf Board to conduct last rites for unidentified bodies of all religions

The Waqf board will also bear the cost of the cremation and burial of the deceased persons whose families don’t have the money to perform the same.

The Hindu

Mamata slams BJP for mixing religion and politics

Amid speculation whether she will participate in the inauguration of Ram mandir in Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday came down heavily on the BJP for mixing religion and politics.

The Hindu

‘Anchors in our landscapes’: secular Scotland is fast losing its churches

Row over disinterment in East Lothian church highlights big property selloff accompanying retreat from organised religion

The Guardian - UK

Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha welcomes Veerashaiva Mahasabha’s fresh stand on religion status

JLM welcomes ABVM's stand on Veerashaiva Lingayat not being Hindus, seeks clarifications from RSS, BJP & Panchacharyas.

The Hindu

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“We see it as a commitment to serving musicians, music lovers, artists and fans. That’s the Gretsch religion”: Fred W. Gretsch tells the remarkable inside story of the family behind one of electric guitar’s oldest names

Before the guitars, there was a family: as the firm celebrates 140 years of music-making, Gretsch tells us about the people behind the instruments

The Canberra Times

The history of gift wrapping: ancient traditions to modern trends

Gift wrapping is a tradition that seems to transcend culture, religion and even time.

Newcastle Herald

Good look at what spurs sabre rattling

Maybe Lennon was 'a dreamer'.

WEKU

It's weird to be a grown-up orphan. It forced my siblings and me to reckon with faith

After my parents died, it felt like I had been robbed. I sat down with my brother and sister to talk about how losing our mom and dad made us think about religion and our own spirituality.

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‘More historical documents unearthed prove Lingayatism is an independent religion’

National General Secretary of Jagatika Laingayat Mahasabha Shivanand Jamdar has said more historical documents unearthed recently further prove that Lingayatism is an independent religion

The Guardian - US

House speaker’s Christian nationalist ties spark first amendment fears

Mike Johnson’s links to key leaders prompts alarm he might try to erode elements of constitution on separation of church and state

The Hindu

A gurukul for rural children steeped in Gandhian values

It is 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The wake up bell for the inmates of Gandhi Grameen Gurukul Residential School at Hosaritti (Haveri district in Karnataka) has already been rung. Like other inmates of the Gurukul, Class VIII students Ravi Lamani, Vijay Karennavar and Yallappa Talawar have completed their daily chores…

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s ruling party drafts law to ‘safeguard’ school nativity scenes

Brothers of Italy party plans law to ‘safeguard’ Christian traditions and prevent schools ‘modifying the essence of Christmas’

The Conversation

Finding objective ways to talk about religion in the classroom is tough − but the cost of not doing so is clear

Despite the holiday season’s calls for joy and peace, religious strife continues in many places. While the United States has a great deal of litigation and controversy over religion’s place in public life, it has largely avoided violence. Yet our society often seems unprepared to talk constructively about this contentious…

The Independent UK

Somber, joyful, magical: Some of the most compelling AP religion photos of 2023

In the searing heat of Mecca, throngs of Muslims from around the world converged for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

The Conversation

After seeing the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza, TikTok users are learning about Islam

The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7.

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