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King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy's long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the…

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Hijab row: Karnataka order on uniform 'religion neutral', says government

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government order that kicked up a row over hijab was "religion neutral", the state government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The state launched a strong defence of the state and blamed the PFI for the controversy it claimed was part of a "larger conspiracy".

The Times of India

Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan

Pope Francis spent three days in Kazakhstan, starting Sept. 13, 2022, to attend the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions. The pope met with religious leaders, called for increased religious freedom and condemned religious justifications for war and violence.

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The hijab case and the essential practices doctrine

When it comes to an issue concerning a matter of faith, courts have the unenviable task of acting as an expert — on law and on religion

The Hindu

‘Unfair to force women to choose between religion and education,’ says Amnesty

Amnesty India’s tweet comes as the Supreme court is hearing petitions against the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the ban on wearing of hijabs in education institutions.

The Hindu

Can State impose limits on students’ fundamental rights in classroom, asks Supreme Court

Bench says the key issue is whether State place curbs on rights of students in classrooms

The Hindu

Editorial: Yeshiva University should let an LGBT club form on campus

Yeshiva University is an Orthodox Jewish institution of higher education in New York — a city with a human rights law intended to ensure that in all but truly private settings, people are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin and sexual orientation.

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Neighbouring Anglican churches go in different directions after church sell off

As mainstream religion starts soul searching in the wake of scandal some communities are choosing to reclaim their local church.

ABC News

America's Christian majority is on track to end

A new study shows that America's Christian majority has been shrinking for years, and if recent trends continue, Christians could make up less than half the U.S. population within a few decades.

WEKU

Non-religious numbers to increase in US as Christians could become minority group by 2070

A think tank has devised several key questions on religion in the US

Wales Online

Karnataka legislative council passes anti-conversion bill

BENGALURU: The controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, better known as the anti-conversion bill, was finally passed in the legislative council on Thursday, nine months after it was tabled in the assembly.

The Times of India

Religious conversions rampant in Karnataka, says govt; anti-conversion Bill being mulled

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday took up the "contentious" legislation against religious conversions for consideration and passage. The 'Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last.

The Times of India

Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan

Pope Francis is warning Kazakhstan’s bishops against fueling nostalgia for the past

The Independent UK

EWS quota an affront to equal society, say petitioners

It stops people from freeing themselves from shackles of caste and religion, say petitioners in Supreme Court

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Inverse

Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more

Marvel and Star Wars have massive followings, but can fandom become a religion if enough people believe in it?

The Independent UK

Amid Russia's war, pope says faith cannot justify such evil

Pope Francis has told the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders that religion must never be used to justify the “evil” of war and that God must never “be held hostage to the human thirst for power.”

The Conversation

If rugby is still a religion in New Zealand, how should its high priesthood respond to a crisis of faith?

Rugby football was the best of all our pleasures: it was religion and desire and fulfilment all in one.

Inverse

'Rick and Morty' Season 6 Episode 2 explained: Cults, religion, and simulation theory

'Rick and Morty' brilliantly blurs the lines between cults, religion, and simulation theory in Season 6 Episode 2, “Rick: A Mort Well Lived.”

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The Guardian view on monarchy as religion: parliament should not bend the knee

Editorial: In a secular age, it is easier to disavow God than the monarchy. That has cowed politicians when they should be braver about reforming royalty

The Hindu

Caste and religion being used to cause division in society: CM

CM inaugurates public conference in connection with 168th Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti celebrations

Glasgow Live

Rangers fan vows to appeal judge's ruling that supporting club isn't a religion

Eddie McClung claimed he was fired from his job for being a Rangers supporter and sought £80,000 in a discrimination battle. A judge ruled that his devotion to the club can't be classed as a religion.

Daily Record

Rangers fan to appeal 'disgusting' ruling that supporting club isn't a religion

Eddie McClung told how he plans to continue with £80,000 discrimination fight after tribunal judge ruled against him.

The Times of India

‘Brother’ MK Stalin hands over tiranga to Rahul Gandhi for yatra

KANYAKUMARI: Launching the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ here on Wednesday, Congress’s Rahul Gandhi said “the country is headed towards disaster”, claiming it faces its worst ever financial crisis, coupled with the highest ever level of unemployment and price rise. At a public meeting, Rahul said the national flag — which embodies…

Glasgow Live

Rangers fan told football isn't a religion as judge brands it a lifestyle choice

An employment tribunal rule that Eddie McClung was not discriminated against for his allegiance to the club insisting the sport is not a philosophical belief in the same as religion.

Daily Record

Rangers fan loses discrimination case as judge rules football is not religion

Eddie McClung has failed in an employment tribunal bid to sue two firms for £80,000 after he claimed he was sacked due to his allegiance to the Glasgow club.

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