September 2022

ECONOMYNEXT – An electronic dance music (EDM) festival named “Hellfire” to be held in the newly opened Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka will go ahead as planned, organizers say, despite opposition from religious circles…

Bigotry is alive and well supported by all Abrahamic sects.(Andy Nelson |AP) Oregon students and fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Eugene, Ore.By Gregory A. Clark |…

Faith leaders across the country have been called to intensify their prayers for the peaceful and successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun made the call while graciously…

Religious, political and legal leaders from Arizona and beyond gathered in downtown Phoenix on Monday to discuss how to work together to protect the freedoms of people of all faiths and those who are non-religious. .The Coalition for Human…

Navratri, the nine night festival has arrived. Being away from home, I get by with the photos, videos my parents send me, and Instagram reels I come across, thanks to the algorithm. Since then, the festival has been celebrated across…

MUMBAI, 28 SEPTEMBER 2022 (GPN): Maha Rath Yatra, a pompous Jain procession, took place on Sunday, September 25, 2022, receiving much applause for its opulence and organization. This procession, exalting the Jain regime, passed…

Thousands of women in Iran rise up against their government .In cities all over Iran, they burn the hijabs they are forced to wear. Protests have also spread to Australian cities. On Tuesday in Canberra, dozens of people gathered on the…

On September 7, 1787, Jonas Phillips wrote an appeal to George Washington and the members of the Constitutional Convention assembled in Philadelphia. Phillips, a Jew, asked Congress to consider the religious…

In the heart of Eurasia, Kazakhstan, September 13-15, the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a triennial event held in Astana since 2003, called on secular and religious leaders around the world to return to…

At its last General Convention, The Episcopal Church…

“My wife and I have been members of a church for many years and have attended Sunday services as often as possible, which is to say we rarely miss them. The ritual of our morning Sunday service with the social coffee that follows bores…

Continuous learning requiredAs a retired teacher, I am depressed by the continued attacks on public education.We have a shortage of teachers and certified professional staff and schools lack adequate funding. We want educators to address…

Jhe Supreme Court issued an opinion on a PIL on Friday that sought a statement that "fraudulent religious conversion and religious conversion by intimidation, threat, deception through gifts and monetary benefits" violates Articles 14,…

If you're an Israeli music fan, you've probably heard of Hanan Ben Ari. A pop star with a host of hit singles under her belt, who is also a devout and religious Jew.The juxtaposition between these two factors helped the singer create his…

ISLAMABAD: The transgender community on Friday criticized religious elements in the country who oppose the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act (2018). Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club, representative of…

PORTLAND, Maine - A bargain hunter who went to a Maine estate sale to find a KitchenAid mixer, a rack or some vintage clothing came away with a 700-year-old treasure. Instead of kitchen utensils, Will Sidery came across a framed document…

More than a dozen Republican lawmakers called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to answer questions following the release earlier this month of a leaked memo from the Pentagon watchdog that revealed a " potential breach" of the law in the…

The 2021 census in Northern Ireland, released today, shows the number of people identifying as non-religious has nearly doubled. To the question "What religion, denomination or religious organization do you belong to?" »,…

The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by the son of a Unification Church follower has drawn attention to the issue of Japanese parents forcing their children to adhere to religious denominations through…

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In August 1790, President George Washington visited Rhode Island, which a few months earlier had ratified the American Constitution. Among those who welcomed the new president was the Hebrew Congregation of Rhode Island, founded…

Leaders of the Hindu and Muslim communities in Leicester UK have called for calm and called for an immediate end to weeks of violence and tension which erupted after a cricket match between India and Pakistan played in Dubai on August 28.…

The Executive Chairperson of the Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Instructional Services Commission (STETSCOM), Ms. Cecilia Cook, said that religious studies and history will be reintroduced into the school curriculum state…

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Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Sept. 19 (THEWILL) - The Bayelsa State government on Monday identified religious intolerance as a major causal factor for conflict, wanton destruction of life…

"Conflicts over religious freedom continue to result in a jumble of local solutions." This is Winnifred Fallers Sullivan, Elizabeth Shakman Hurd, Saba Mahmood, and Peter G. Danchin in their editors' introduction to Religious Freedom Policy…

Final preparations for the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II are underway. World leaders have arrived in London and will join King Charles III and the British Royal Family in paying their last respects to Britain's…

CHRISTIANAgat Community ChurchWorship 11 a.m.Weekday service 6 p.m. WednesdayBible study and fellowship 6:30…

The possibility of states decriminalizing the general use of peyote raises concerns among Indigenous practitioners, who employ the cactus in traditional settings such as the Native American Church. Already, the Navajo Nation is preparing…

The long march of religious freedom exemptions is accelerating. People who brought you contraceptive care…

THE CONVERSATION — Thousands of Cathedrals and Christian Churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II passed away in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as Queen of the United…

Kathryn Gin Lum is a Visiting Associate Professor at Stanford University with a major in Religious Studies and History. This Wednesday, as part of the College's Race and Religion Lecture Series, Gin Lum gave a presentation to Oberlin…

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HOLLAND, MI — Police are looking for five suspects who they believe stole approximately $50,000 in cash and religious artifacts, Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputies said.The burglary happened between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday September…

America is dead will feature Bob Weir chatting with Margo Price, interviews with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective and Mac DeMarco A new ten episodes podcast, America is dead, will delve into…

Honk for Jesus. Save your soul. Focus characteristics "Jesus Christ was all about the shock factor,” Trinity Childs (Regina Hall) said, as well as Adamme Ebo's latest comedy-drama, “Honk for…

The Council of Muslim Organizations (CMO) has deplored the fact that religious studies are optional in the country's school curriculum. The organizations made the statement in a statement released by CMO…

Referring to the horrific murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, the singer highlighted how innocent people are being killed in the name of…

A number of recent high-profile cases have drawn public attention to the treatment of gender beliefs. Broadly speaking, gender beliefs state that sex is biological, immutable and should not be confused with gender identity. Those who…

Religious intolerance and deep partisan divisions have given rise to violence by non-state actors in Nigeria that increasingly threatens freedom of belief and practice in a nation once known for its great religious diversity, according to a…

Churches are in decline. Non-religious conservatism is on the rise. More and more people describe themselves as "no" when it comes to religious affiliation. It is a common assumption that the political left is more secular…

It is nine meters high and carved in marble, and considered the largest statue of Jesus in Africa. The 'Jesus De Greatest' statue is also the tallest statue of Jesus on the African continent, standing almost 28 feet…

As a Christian writer, I am blessed with God providing me with ideas and…

Ibadanland's Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Sunday urged Nigerians not to focus on ethno-religious politics and instead focus on the platforms of the various political parties seeking to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, which would…

Inspired by their experience in the Southern Baptist Church, director Adamma Ebo and her sister, producer, Adanne Ebo deliver an engaging critique of pastors, prosperity theology and mega-church culture in the…

Rahim Yar Khan Aug. 5 (ANI): A frenzied mob on Wednesday attacked a Hindu temple in the town of Bhong in Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan district. Pakistani lawmaker and Hindu community leader Ramesh Kumar Vankwani shared videos of the incident.…

NUR-SULTAN - The five-meter-tall Tree of Peace will be built at the capital's Peace and Reconciliation Palace as a symbol of the upcoming Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for September 14-15, reported the…

For immediate release: September 9, 2022 Media contact: Hanan Eisenman | hanan.eisenman@yu.edu | 714-794-4288 WASHINGTON — Judge Sotomayor has just ruled that Yeshiva University, America's flagship Jewish university, can continue…

Perhaps wisely, Taika Waititi couldn't do everything he wanted with 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' as the writer and director revealed on BBC Radio 1 that the Christian deity Jesus Christ was originally meant to be present at the…

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, Sunday through Thursday. Joining host Amanda Borschel-Dan are religious correspondent…

Residents have filed objections against plans to convert a listed building for religious purposes. The Old Barn on Cippenham Lane in Slough, a Grade II listed freestanding building dating from the 17th century, is…

Bow to Jack Parow.The Afrikaans rapper released the music video for Demon (Demons)the first single from his album Die Evangelie van Goeie Tye (The Gospel of Good Times)in which he depicts a religious cult leader with a mule."Devil…

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Sheikh Hasina said it was important for countries to show magnanimity.Dhaka: Seeking to reassure the predominantly Hindu minorities in her country and the global community at large, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…

When the Indiana legislature passed a near-total abortion ban last month, Rabbi Meir Bargeron worried about…

"I wouldn't worship a homophobic God and that's how I feel deeply about it. I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place. ― Bishop Desmond Tutu The…

TL; DR: George Harrison often spoke of his spiritual beliefs.George Harrison said political and spiritual leaders failed to impress him.Ravi Shankar was the first person to impress George Harrison. george harrison | Max…

Attorney General Paxton has joined a Mississippi-led amicus brief before the New Orleans-based United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to prevent US service members from being forced to take a…

HMS Vanguard is one of four Royal Navy submarines equipped with Britain's Trident nuclear weapon…