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Poll: Religious Americans less worried about climate change

A new Pew Research Center report explores how religion in the U.S. intersects with views on the environment and climate change

The Independent UK

Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two celebrity rape cases in LA, New York

NEW YORK — In a Manhattan courtroom, defense attorneys suggested the Church of Scientology fabricated rape allegations to tar an Oscar-winning former member’s reputation.

Los Angeles Times

Every religion should step up against extremism

For decades, Muslims have been unfairly singled out and asked where the “moderate” members of their community are and why they don’t speak up. Now it’s time for a lot of those who’ve been pointing fingers to look in the mirror and ask themselves the same question.

Chicago Sun-Times

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‘If masterpiece means anything, it means Cat’s Cradle’: the Kurt Vonnegut novels everyone should read

On his centenary, there are many glories to honour, not least Slaughterhouse-Five. But his best book is this pocket epic in which the world ends to the tune of the false religion of Bokononism, thinks John Self

The Guardian - UK

6 Midterm Election Races Where Religion Could Play A Major Factor

Many polls indicate a close race between the Democrats and Republicans holding onto their respective agenda promises.

Zenger

Abortion, Pot, Slavery, and More: 34 Ballot Initiatives We're Watching Today

Plus: California's latest faux-trafficking sting, judge suspends New York gun restrictions, and more...

Reason

What is Satanism? And where does social justice fit into this controversial religion?

Satanism is undergoing an identity crisis, caught between its individualist origins and a more justice-oriented contemporary incarnation. Are Satanists supposed to be radical social Darwinists? Or is there room in the religion for compassion?

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Has the modern world discovered the ancient truths of Buddhism or simply invented a new version?

For many people, Buddhism appears to be uniquely compatible with modern lifestyles and world views. It provides staunch atheists – those who do not believe in the existence of any god – with a religious experience that does not require belief in supernatural beings. Conversely, it also provides new-age spiritualists…

The Conversation

Pope blasts 'childlike' wars at Bahrain interfaith summit

Pope Francis has joined Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders in Bahrain in calling for the world's great religions to work for peace

The Independent UK

All you Need To Know About Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2022

Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthhana Ekadashi, is one of the most important occasions in the Hindu religion. Read more on Dynamite News:

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‘The Wonder’: Florence Pugh stuns as a nurse weighing science vs. religion

In compelling gothic mystery, English nurse meets Irish girl who may be living a miracle.

Chicago Sun-Times

Indonesian President Inaugurates First G20 Religious Summit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated the work of the R20 summit, the Group of 20’s first-ever religion forum, ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Bali.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Andrew Doyle: How the 'New Puritans' Created a 'Frenzy of Conformity'

The journalist and comedian makes the case that "new puritans" espousing the religion of social justice have captured the Western world.

Reason

How Woke Mobs Ruined Everything and What To Do About It

Andrew Doyle on the "new puritans" and their godawful religion of social justice.

Reason

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The Conversation

Talk of 'Christian nationalism' is getting a lot louder – but what does the term really mean?

According to a May 2022 poll from the University of Maryland, 61% of Republicans favor declaring the United States a Christian nation – even though 57% recognized that it would be unconstitutional. Meanwhile, 31% of all Americans and 49% of Republicans believe “God intended America to be a new promised…

The Conversation

Parents have very warm feelings toward other parents – here’s why that could be bad news for the child-free

The aphorism “birds of a feather flock together” describes the fact that people tend to prefer associating with others who are similar to themselves. The phenomenon goes by different names: Sociologists call it homophily, psychologists call it in-group favoritism and political scientists call it affective polarization. It’s observed in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

First-Ever R20 Interfaith Summit to Kick off in Bali

The first official engagement group on religion in the G20, the R20 Summit, will kick off in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday ahead of the annual summit that brings together the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to inaugurate the G20 Religion Summit, which…

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Charles Barkley Calls for NBA to Suspend Kyrie Irving

Barkley: “I think the NBA dropped the ball … you can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion.”

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Asharq Al-Awsat

R20 Interfaith Summit Launches Forum to Build Bridges Between East, West

The R20 Summit, the first official engagement group on religion in the history of the G20, has announced the launch of a forum titled “Building Bridges Between the East and the West: For a More Understanding and Peaceful World and More Coexisting and Harmonious Communities.” Secretary-General of the Muslim World…

The Conversation

From atheist churches to finding healing in the 'sacred flower of cannabis,' spiritual but not religious Americans are finding new ways of pursuing meaning

According to a recent Pew Center report, American Christianity remains in a nearly three-decade decline. Responding as “none” or “unaffiliated” on religious surveys, people increasingly identify as humanists, atheists, agnostics, or simply spiritual. If current trends continue, by 2070 Christianity may no longer be the dominant expression of American religion.

Zenger

Overturning Roe V. Wade Could Impact Black Voting In Midterms

Black churches, which have a complex relationship with religion and politics, are divided on the abortion issue.

The Independent UK

Almost half of all Americans think US should be Christian nation

Some ‘think Christian beliefs, values and morality ought to be reflected in US laws and policies,’ researcher says

Reason

New Poll Shows Cratering Support for Total Abortion Bans Among Republicans

New data from the Public Religion Research Institute show a dramatic decline in Republican support for making abortion illegal in all cases. How this will effect voter behavior remains to be seen.

The Conversation

Iran: protesters call for move to a non-religious state. What changes would that bring?

My friend was in Tehran during protests after the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police (Gasht-e Ershad). My friend went into a grocery shop intending to buy milk. The seller refused to sell anything to her. “Why are you refusing?” she asked. “I can…

Tribune News Service

Scottish judge fines venue for barring ‘contentious American evangelist’ Franklin Graham

Evangelist Franklin Graham scored another freedom-of-religion win across the pond this week.

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