The Latest Breaking News from Religion

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 · May 16, 2022

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.

Zenger · May 16, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022

How the West discovered the Buddha

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

The Conversation · May 12, 2022

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 Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

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.

The Hindu · May 12, 2022

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

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

Evening Standard · May 12, 2022

MTG's religion: Nothing to do with Jesus

Greene and other Christian nationalists are spreading fear, deception and hate — but not the teachings of Jesus

Salon · May 11, 2022