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Commentary: Is there something about Americans that makes us football addicts?

I teach a course on the intersection of sports and religion in North America, and I ask students whether there is something about American society that draws us to the violence of football. Why, for instance, despite the NFL’s best efforts, has American football not caught on elsewhere in the…

Los Angeles Times

Making sweat feel spiritual didn't start with SoulCycle – a religion scholar explains

Each January, Americans collectively atone for yet another celebratory season of indulgence. Some proclaim sobriety for “Dry January.” Others use the dawn of a new year to focus on other forms of self-improvement, like taking up meditation or a new skin care routine. But adopting a new fitness plan is…

The Conversation

Shamanism: what you need to know about the fastest-growing 'religion' in England and Wales

According to the latest census, an unlikely “religion” is growing in popularity across England and Wales: shamanism. Just 650 people said they subscribed to the belief system in 2011, but that figure has increased more than tenfold over the past decade to 8,000 people in 2022. This makes shamanism the…

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Friend of Satan: how Lucien Greaves and his Satanic Temple are fighting the religious right

They have protested against a homophobic church and opposed prayer in classrooms. Now this minority religion is defending the right to abortion

The Guardian - UK

Priests from Cuba’s Santeria religion see hard year ahead

Priests from Cuba’s Afro-Cuban Santeria religion on Monday warned of a difficult year ahead and called on followers to guard against calamities and mounting social ills after a tough year in 2022 in which a record number of Cubans left the Communist-run island.

Reuters

Five ways the US Supreme Court reshaped policy in 2022

The court’s new conservative majority issued rulings over the past year on abortion, gun rights, religion and more.

Al Jazeera

Religion time in primary schools to be cut under new proposals

Religion time will be reduced to two hours per week

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Primary schools to spend more time teaching foreign languages with religion time reduced in shake-up

The new framework is likely to be published by Minister for Education Norma Foley early in 2023, and sets out the planned structure and content of the next curriculum for primary schools

Irish Mirror

SC To Hear On Jan 2 Pleas Challenging State Laws Regulating Inter-Faith Marriages

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha will hear the case on the re-opening of the courts. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Blockchain gets religion? Taiwan temple mints NFTs

The Chinese sea goddess Mazu is big business in Taiwan and the blockchain could make it even bigger.

Bangkok Post

Forcing of religion on children under scrutiny / Ministry to classify forced participation as form of abuse

New health ministry guidelines will classify as abuse any acts by members of religious groups that threaten or force their children to participate in religious activities, or that hinder a child's career path based on religious doctrine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ancient Egyptian burial ground unearthed with cat goddess statue and golden treasures

The gold foils in the tomb were designed to take the shape of Ancient Egyptian gods, such as Isis, who was a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion and was considered the divine mother of the pharaoh

Daily Mirror

Chrisleys focus on therapy, Bible studies and their children ahead of prison term

As reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley prepare to start the new year in prison, they are focusing on their mental health, religion and family.

Los Angeles Times

Why early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising

Every year on Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of their religion’s founder, Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee. Part of this celebration includes the claim that Jesus was born from a virgin mother named Mary, which is fundamental to the Christian understanding that Jesus is the divine son of God.

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The Satanic Temple of Illinois won the right to put on a holiday display in state capitol. Members say it’s about religious freedom

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Minister Adam of the Satanic Temple of Illinois looked ready for the holidays.

The National (Scotland)

'Old school, mysterious, a religion' - Moritz Jenz on Celtic feeling as he eyes stay

The 23-year-old German defender is on a season-long loan from French outfit Lorient and has impressed with his displays so far.

Irish Mirror

Donal Skehan Christmas dinner recipes and tips - from 'delegating' starters to festive mocktails

The cooking pro admitted that stressing about Christmas dinner 'happens every year'

The Conversation

Stormzy: This Is What I Mean – spirituality takes centre stage on the artist's new album

From the beginning of his career, Stormzy has unapologetically shared his spiritual journey as a central part of his artistry. On his latest album, This Is What I Mean, Stormzy fuses his spiritual worldview with the day to day issues that are most important to him.

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Traditional Buddhist teachings exclude LGBTQ people from monastic life, but change is coming slowly

The symbolic image of the silently meditating nun or chanting monk often embodies the Buddhist religion. Such representation may make it appear that Buddhist teachings and practices are grounded in heterosexual norms. However, there is also plenty of discussion on the various expressions of human sexuality and sexual orientations in…

Reason

Why Rationalist Religions Failed

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Los Angeles Times

Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology

When a celebrity dies, his or her religion is rarely a big part of the story. But Kirstie Alley’s identity off-screen was largely tied to being an outspoken envoy and defender of Scientology, the controversial and heavily criticized faith founded by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Believe in ghost stories and visits from the dead? It’s more natural than you think

As the days get darker and the evenings longer, ghost stories beckon. Curled up on the couch with a warm blanket and a nice cup of tea, you stare at the screen, horrified and trembling.

The Independent UK

Some LGBTQ believers stick with faiths that repudiate them

In churches, synagogues and mosques across the United States, religious teaching and texts are often cited in disapproving of LGBTQ people

Chicago Sun-Times

Religion, LGBTQ rights collide in Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is sounding sympathetic to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Does the First Amendment protect a right to discriminate?

On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that threatens to open the door widely to businesses being allowed to violate anti-discrimination laws. If the court rules that the First Amendment protects the right of business owners to discriminate — based on claims of freedom of…

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