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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.

The Conversation

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.

Chicago Tribune

'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.

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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'

Irish Mirror

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.

The Conversation

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…

The Conversation

Why Rationalist Religions Failed

Reviewing "The Church of Saint Thomas Paine"

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-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…

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Making the case for a stronger US commitment to human rights

On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in what is considered a groundbreaking moment for rights around the world. It recognized that everyone has the same basic inalienable rights, regardless of national origin, language, race, religion or sex.

Chicago Tribune

Supreme Court taking up clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, that’s the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest court

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Surrender by Bono review - Star opens up about fame, philanthropy and religion

OH no, not another rock ‘n’ roll memoir! Hang on: it’s by Brother Paul. You don’t call him that? I do. Not because naming him this way mocks…

Reason

Court Holds That Indiana RFRA Provides Religious Exemptions from Abortion Ban

Note that the decision is not inconsistent with the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs, though it may of course still be overturned on appeal on other grounds.

The Guardian - AU

‘Dieting was my religion’: the appeal of an insidious culture when everything else seems out of control

Diets, like religion, offer community and control in an uncertain world. While we were never going to live forever, we are still lured by their promise

The Guardian - UK

Beyond beliefs: does religious faith lead to a happier, healthier life?

The stress-reducing, life-extending benefits of religion can offer useful strategies even for non-believers, say scientists

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Liverpool Echo

Areas in Merseyside with the most and least Christians

Our region is home to some of the most religious areas in the UK

The Independent UK

BBC not covering religious issues adequately, says former Religion Editor

The comments come in light of census figures which found those in England and Wales identifying as Christian fell below half for the first time.

Daily Mirror

The census is proof that the privileges enjoyed by the Church of England are unfair, unethical and unsustainable

The enormous non-religious population faces everyday discrimination - Humanists UK

The Guardian - UK

Calls grow to disestablish Church of England as Christians become minority

Role of church in parliament and schools questioned as census shows 5.5m fewer holders of faith in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Census 2021 in charts: Christianity now minority religion in England and Wales

The 2021 census has also shown that some of England’s biggest cities are becoming more diverse

The Independent UK

APP VERSION ONLY DO NOT PUBLISH Census 2021 in numbers: Key changes in England and Wales population explained

Major changes have been seen across England and Wales in the last decade, including religion and ethnicity

The Independent UK

Census 2021 in numbers: Key changes in England and Wales population explained

Major changes have been seen across England and Wales in the last decade, including religion and ethnicity

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