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The Indian term "non-vegetarian" for meat consumption reflects the popular perception that vegetarian food is the norm and meat consumption is an aberration. It's another thing that statistics show that the majority of Indians eat meat.…

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After the campaign against halal meat in Karnataka, groups such as Bajrang Dal and Sriram Sena have now called for a ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques. They demanded that azaan (Islamic prayers) not be offered through loudspeakers…

By JENNA SUNDELThe MontclaironMontclair State University has announced that students with religious exemptions to its coronavirus vaccine mandate will no longer be allowed to live on campus starting this summer.Several students with…

A video of a rapper Negeri Sembilan, Waris, spitting bars during a religious assembly has made its way on social networks, to mix up responses from Internet users. Sparking a debate on social media, the video, which saw the rapper perform…

WASHINGTON — Today, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was recognized for his consistent support of family values ​​throughout the first session of the 117th Congress. Grassley received a perfect score of 100% from the Family…

Jhe worst and most devastating of all the vices that have deeply mired Nigeria in the mire of its misfortunes are religious and regional sentiments. I really have no idea when Nigerians would learn the obvious facts that virtue is not just…

Artist Karl Handel has been thinking about the idea of ​​the portrait for several years, but as a contemporary artist, "not in the 19th century way", he said. He wanted a new way to represent someone, or a community, through his drawings,…

Something good can come out of COVID-driven Zoom meetings. In 2020, our Monday Forum began as a group of friends who met online monthly to interact with guest speakers of cultural and political significance. These include Nobel…

Two of the Supreme Court's conservatives said Monday that religious organizations should be completely exempt from non-discrimination laws and free to hire only people who share their beliefs.Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito made…

Following the removal of the controversial app "Hijrah Diri - Homoseksualiti" by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) from the Google Play Store, Minister of Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad…

Thousands of people marking Holi in Jaipur, Rajasthan on March 17, 2022 (Photo by Pallav Paliwal) Sourced contentAuckland, March 18, 2022 Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colors today (March 18, 2022), although Covid-19!-->…

By jorge gomezEditorial contributor | Thursday, March 17, 2022Anti-vaccine protesters block the road at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, February 11, 2022. Protesters supporting the 'Freedom Convoy' in…

As the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution proclaiming March 15 as the International Day Against Islamophobia, India has expressed concern that phobia of a religion is being elevated to the rank of international…

Shaheer Sheikh is ready for his next show, 'Woh Toh Hai Albela'. The actor, along with his entire cast, visited religious places of all faiths. Shaheer will be seen on this show with Hiba Nawab. Shaheer posted these photos on his…

BANGALORE, India — Sister Maria Nirmalini, superior general of the Apostolic Congregation of Carmel, is the new president of the Conference of Religious in India, the national body of major religious superiors. She also leads the women's…

A Western Australian mental health organization says there has been an increase in the number of people accessing its services. Key points:Youth who identify as LGBQTIA+ are more likely to access mental health servicesHeadspace official…

A PROLIFIC AND BELOVED BOSTON ARTIST, Allan Rohan Crite (1910-2007) was a lifelong Episcopalian who described himself as a storyteller. He made paintings of African-American life in Roxbury and the South End of!-->…

Recently, Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive that gender-affirming treatment for children under 21 is…

LITTLE STONE- Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit ruling that wrongly limited a football coach's First Amendment rights. high…

Russia's aggression in Ukraine is deplorable. Many factors contribute to this war, as to any war, including economic or territorial gain, nationalism, revenge, civil discord, and religion, to name a…

DePaul has two sacred spaces on campus for gathering, celebrating and collaborating — but student faith leaders say it is underutilized. There are two interfaith sacred spaces on campus: one on the first floor of the Lincoln Park Student…

Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba has been urged to revert to the old dress code for female officers as the new ones approved may spark controversy and religious arguments, especially with the inclusion of the hijab .…

By ALEJANDRA MOLINA, Religious News ServiceLOS ANGELES (RNS) – Standing atop a ladder about 8 feet high, Evan Clark shot at a sign nailed firmly to a utility pole at the intersection of Echo Park and Bellevue avenues, just beyond the 101…

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, recently granted bail to a certain Tousif Khan, accused of having developed a relationship with a woman by lying to her about his religious identity and thus having committed rape under a…

There are many terrible and dramatic images of the war unfolding in Ukraine. A striking image is that of a sangha marching past the golden-domed St. Michael's Monastery, an ancient institution founded in 1108–13. The group arrived at…

ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated pressFebruary 28, 2022Updated: February 28, 2022 1:56 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Schools and school sports regulators would no longer be able to require!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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Congress Secretary General Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urges voters to rise above the quagmire of religion and caste that allows politicians of all parties to get away with not providing even development work of base in their constituencies. She…

Sir, - The Religious Sisters of Charity argue that the disposal of the former St Mary's Nursing Home land and the Caritas Convalescent Home land on Merrion Road opens up an opportunity to provide…

The last glimpse of humanity from the James Webb Space Telescope as it heads into deep space on Boxing Day; this image was captured by a camera on board the rocket from which the telescope separatedIn a statement released Jan. 8, NASA said…

As the Karnataka High Court considers whether women should be allowed to attend class wearing the hijab, it is instructive to place the issue in the broader context of court rulings on the wearing of religious symbols. From a…

Imagine if the very conservative Christian schools had said something like that. "We are concerned about transgender and gay students and want to make sure they are not humiliated or excluded by our schools, so we want to make sure their…

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah said he preferred students to wear school uniforms rather than religious attire, but his view may change after a court ruled on the merits of a hijab ban in Karnataka schools. Karnataka's ban, which…

A watercolor painted in 1839 depicts a revival of the New England tent. Wikimedia Commons Vermont erupted in religious fervor in the early 19th century. Fall for the weather. Historians link Vermonters' rekindling of faith - in some…

The American satirist and libertarian commentator PJ O'Rourke, who died this week, once said: "At the heart of liberalism is the spoiled child - miserable, as all spoiled children are, dissatisfied, demanding, undisciplined,…

By Leonard Blairsenior reporter | Friday, February 18, 2022Unsplash Weddings / Jeremy WongFifty years ago, religious wedding ceremonies were the norm. Most people married someone who shared their faith, and only a small fraction of…

A rights activist, Idris Usman, has criticized the US government for blacklisting Russia, China and eight other countries as religious violators. Usman accused America of manipulating weakened countries and creating favorable…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Finnish MPs Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola were in court on Monday, facing up to two years in prison. Their crime: expressing religious opinions. Räsänen faces three charges…

(RNS) - Perhaps one of the most important legal terms of the 21st century is “religious freedom.” As my fellow University of Cincinnati political scientist, Andrew Lewis, explains in his most recent book, "The Rights Turn in Conservative…

(AP) - Americans by the thousands have sought religious exemptions to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but they generally do so without the encouragement of major denominations and prominent religious leaders. From the…

The International Labor Organization has criticized China for racial and religious discrimination in the Xinjiang region. "The Committee expresses its deep concern about the policy directions expressed in many national and…

Through Jorge Gomez and Lauren MosesEditorial contributor | Friday, February 11, 2022Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAccording to a recent survey conducted by the Freedom Forum, fewer people in our country regard religious freedom as the first…

Coalition sources told this masthead that the Prime Minister had raised the possibility of putting the Integrity Committee in Parliament in a bill and that this could help persuade some MPs to also support the Government on religious…

Pitching the protection of religious freedom against the protection of LGBTIQ+ rights has become a mainstay of the 'culture war' conflict in contemporary Australia. The current debate over the federal government's religious discrimination…

Published February 8, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said public service in Nigeria at any level should not be seen as synonymous with the accumulation of power, privilege and wealth. He said there is no point in having professionals…

Patna: In light of declining coronavirus cases in Bihar, the government on Sunday lifted several statewide restrictions. After a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, the government decided to!-->…

There is a logical reason why Taliban forces have not been accused of destroying churches in Afghanistan."It's the dirty little secret: There were no churches before the Taliban returned to power," said Nina Shea, director of the Hudson…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed his intention to make changes to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Religious Discrimination Bill at the same time. The statement is the latest in a public back-and-forth between the Prime…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Spirit, not the need for recognition, must be the primary motivation for religious life, Pope Francis has told consecrated men and women. “Sometimes, even behind the appearance of good works, the canker of…

Recently quoted by Iran's government news agency, IRNA, Taghi Rostamvandi, the country's deputy interior minister, addressed a long-silenced subject: "People are going in a direction where the religious government does not more of their…

By LYDA LONGA, Sierra Vista Herald/RevueFORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. (AP) — At this Army installation, nurturing the soul of the soldier is just as essential as making sure the soldier is ready for his mission.This is done on Fort Huachuca through…

CAIRO - The Egyptian Academy of Islamic Research Al-Azhar has published the first book on Egypt's rights to the waters of the Nile from a Sharia perspective, in light of the ongoing dispute with the Ethiopia on the Grand Ethiopian…

OWhen I was a child, our church had a children's choir for a special event one year. I don't like being in front and having everyone staring at me, so I got permission to be absent, even though all my siblings were participating. When the…

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed part of a state ruling that forced Christian bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein out of business by penalizing them $135,000 for refusing to create a custom cake for a gay marriage. The court found that a…

Last week (January 18), Judge Laura Taylor Swain approved a plan to restructure Puerto Rico's debt that was the culmination of five years of negotiations and legal challenges. The deal, which was overseen by a federal…

The U.S. military is set to fire hundreds of trained fighter pilots for refusing to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, an active-duty Marine told Tucker Carlson on Monday.Lt. Col. Scott Duncan is just one of many Airmen who have been…

The brother of the British terrorist who attacked a Texas synagogue on January 15 and took four people hostage said his brother had been radicalized by "religious lunatics" and called on Muslim community leaders and authorities to…

Taipei, Jan 22 (CNA) The Taiwan government announced on Saturday that eating on public transport will be banned nationwide from Sunday, while large religious gatherings without social distancing are to be halted with immediate effect and…

Immaculate Conception - Wexford, is located in rural northeast Iowa in the hills of Allamakee County. The parish was founded in 1851. (Marion Patterson)…

Such a drop also occurred among other religions, but it was highest among Muslims - 6%, according to the survey. Indian Muslims have become "less religious" in 2021. They have become pessimistic about any improvement in religious…

By Bridgette M. RedmanPasadena Weekly Contributing Writer OWhat price is the truth worth? How much is a person willing to pay to make sure they are heard? In “Unsilenced” — which will be screened in Pasadena Laemmle and 29 other…

My second period of voluntary service with Covid-19 patients in a field hospital just ended a week ago. Looking back, I bring back many fond memories of the medical staff and patients I worked with.I love the doctors and nurses who are…

This week, we revealed that an obscure federal agency planned to keep lists of “personal religious information” employees who had religious objections to the federal employee vaccination mandate. It turns out that the little-known…

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By DAILY MONITOR The Uganda Interfaith Council (IRCU) has raised concerns about the challenges of keeping pregnant girls in school, saying the direction given by the government requires a national conversation of all stakeholders…

Stephen angbulu Posted January 11, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo criticized some politicians for "playing ethnic or religious games" to exacerbate otherwise simple problems resulting in violence and death. This is how he…

Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (SP) Puttur, January 10: We learn that a deputy forestry officer here has expressed his views on!--start>…

Saudi Arabia and the UAE praised social reforms that nationally reduced the role of religion in public life, strengthened women's rights and, in the case of the UAE, adapted to non-Muslim lifestyles. Yet the efforts of Saudi Arabia and…

Smithsonian Channel: Explanation of the Ancient Egyptians' Belief in Multiple GodsPeople were drawn to Akhenaten for a number of reasons. Whether it was for his beliefs, the unusual art he promoted, or for the policies he deployed unlike…

Madurai: An evangelist cannot outrage the religious beliefs of others and claim immunity from criminal prosecution for intentionally insulting the religious feelings of others, the Madras High Court said. Judge GR Swaminathan,…

A prized collection of Russian paintings has a new home in the Uffizi Galleries in Italy, the palace where they once hung centuries ago. In order to broaden its offer, the Florentine institution inaugurated the “Museum of Russian…

LAHORE: Visiting their religious places is a very important occasion for every human being, and the government is doing everything to ensure that guests from abroad have a memorable time in Pakistan. These views were expressed by Punjab…

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Increased religiosity is associated with reduced sexual satisfaction in engaged couples, according to new research in the Journal of Family Psychology. But there is one important exception: Religious individuals who believe that their…

Through Hedieh Mirahmadi, Exclusive columnist | Friday, December 31, 2021Christians mourn at the burial site of Reverend Alubara Audu who was killed by jihadist shepherds in Buda, Kajuru, Kaduna state, Nigeria in September 2020. | Emeka…

LAKEWOOD, Ohio - A good friend and former colleague recently contacted me for advice on possible career advancement, as I had previously held a comparable position. I did my best to educate her on the pros and cons from my experiential…

Washington - The past year has been a busy one for the country's High Court, particularly with issues of interest to Catholics regarding abortion, religious freedom, the COVID-19 vaccine warrants and the death penalty.…

The complaint was lodged by social activist R. Manaiah with the Lingasugur police station in Raichur district, police said on Monday. Raichur (Karnataka): A complaint has been filed against Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, State…