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Nationalist Congress Party lists eight 'failures' of Narendra Modi government

"In these eight years of Modi misrule the country has lost a lot. The RSS ideology has ruined communal harmony of the country. Religion & ethnicity are ruling over science & equality," Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase alleged.

The Hindu

Six convicted for harassing French teenager over anti-Islam rant

A French court convicted six people on Tuesday for harassing a teenager online over her anti-Islam videos in a case that sparked debate about freedom of expression, blasphemy, religion and hate speech in France.

Radio France Internationale

Deep in the paradox

In Cairo, a religious student at the prestigious Al-Azhar Islamic University is recruited by secret police to infiltrate a Muslim Brotherhood cell. In Mashad, a holy city in Iran, a serial killer prowls a seedy suburb and strangles head-scarfed prostitutes. In the first film, bloodlust officials torture dissidents with abandon.…

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What religion are the Kardashians as Kourtney marries Travis Barker in Italian ceremony

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have had a third lavish wedding ceremony, this time in Italy. The pair’s Dolce & Gabbana wedding featured a lot of religious iconographies, leading to questions about their faith

Daily Mirror

Ayurvedic doctor booked for rape

Bhopal: An ayurvedic (BAMS) doctor was booked for allegedly raping a 31-year-old physiotherapist and pressurising her for religious conversion for marriage. The incident was reported at Ashoka Garden police station on Wednesday. A rape case under relevant sections of IPC and Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act-2021 was registered against…

The Times of India

Don’t fall into opposition trap and get diverted from main issues: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: PM Modi asked BJP leaders not to “fall in the trap” of some political parties which have an “ecosystem” to divert the country’s attention from main matters. “For own benefit, these political parties try to poison the society on issues... they try to instigate in the name of…

The Times of India

The US Civil War drastically reshaped how Americans deal with death – will the pandemic?

More than 1 million people living in the United States have died of COVID-19 during the past two years.

The Conversation

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Q&A: Talking God, science and religion with theoretical physicist Frank Wilczek

Frank Wilczek has a special fondness for rainbows.

Los Angeles Times

In Mexico, a decade of images shows Mennonites' traditions frozen in time

The Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico, can trace its roots as far back as a century ago, when the first such settlers came seeking ideal farming land, isolation from the outside world and the preservation of their religion.

Reuters

Thirumavalavan calls for songs on Dalit-Buddhist tradition

Move to counter claims made by Hindutva groups relating to religion and culture, says VCK general secretary

The Hindu

Lingayat organisations should be free from politics, says seer

Community leaders should avoid politicians: Sri Tontada Siddarama Swami

The Hindu

Churches condemn Israeli police charge at Al Jazeera reporter's funeral

An organisation representing 12 Christian denominations on Monday condemned an Israeli riot police charge at the funeral of a Palestinian Christian Al Jazeera journalist, describing the actions as a violation of freedom of religion.

Reuters

John M. Crisp: The inextricable link between abortion and religion

There’s something admirable in the consistency of abortion’s most ardent opponents.

Tribune News Service

Physicist Frank Wilczek Adds 2022 Templeton Prize To His List Of Accolades

The award honors those who utilize the power of science to advance questions about religion and humanity.

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What to do with misbehaving monks?

Sunday marked Visakha Bucha Day which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has declined due to the inappropriate behaviour and misconduct of some monks.

The Conversation

Blasphemy in Nigeria's legal systems: an explainer

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria, recently convicted an atheist for making social media posts it found to be blasphemous against Islam. After a lengthy trial, Mubarak Bala pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 years in prison. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asked Islamic law expert AbdulRazzaq Alaro to…

Salon

How Democrats found God — and doomed Roe

Democrats' slide into Christian nationalism may have gotten Clinton and Obama elected. But it came at a big price

WEKU

The draft Roe ruling is a reminder that religion's role is older than the Republic

The question arises: Since when did so much of our politics have to do with religion? And the answer is, since the beginning — and even before.

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Roe draft is a reminder that religion's role in politics is older than the republic

The question arises: Since when did so much of our politics have to do with religion? And the answer is, since the beginning — and even before.

The Guardian - UK

Ethel Cain: Preacher’s Daughter review – evocative goth-pop with emotional heft

The introspective singer explores identity and religion amid a backdrop of seedy Americana on this rich, haunting debut

Bangkok Post

Draconian School Rules

As if Thai schools aren't being known to be dictatorial enough, reportedly a school in Surin has taken it up a notch with excessive rules to supposedly promote patriotism for Thailand's three pilars: Nation, Religion and Monarchy.

The Conversation

How the West discovered the Buddha

Buddhism is the third largest (and fastest growing) religion in Australia with approximately half a million adherents.

The Guardian - AU

Election 2022 seat explorer: how Australian electorates diverge on religion, country of birth and language

Major political parties are drawing more extensively on diversity data to help them target marginal seats

The Hindu

Karnataka Cabinet decides to take ordinance route to clear Anti-conversion Bill

The bill that was passed by the Legislative Assembly provides for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any fraudulent means.

Evening Standard

Who was Mazisi Kunene? Google Doodle celebrates South African poet and activist

His work is known for exploring South African culture, religion and history.

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