Anti-flag recently announced their guest-packed concept album Lies they tell our children and released the lead single “LAUGH. CRY. SMILE. DIE.” (ft. Shane Told of Silverstein) (which we named one of the best punk songs of July), and now they’ve shared the one that contains rise up against singer Tim McIlrath and Bad Religion / […]
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Rabbi Bloom’s Religious Column in Hilton Head SC
Pope Francis recently made a repentance trip to Canada. His mission was to apologize for the institution of the Catholic Church in Canada, which established boarding schools over a hundred years ago to educate Indigenous children in the customs and culture of Western civilization. Catholics were not the only religion to engage in this massive […]
AAP does not discriminate on the basis of caste, religion: party MP during 2-day boot camp in Gurgaon
Aam Aadmi Party MP Rajya Sabha Sushil Gupta said on Thursday that unlike other political parties, the AAP does not discriminate on the basis of caste or religion. Gupta was speaking at AAP Haryana’s two-day Prashikshan Shivir (boot camp) in Gurgaon, held to discuss party business and strategy in Haryana. “All other political parties discriminate […]
The bizarre traditions of India
For centuries, different religions, tribes and many communities have lived in India. The rituals and traditions followed by these communities go a long way in forming the weird and bizarre traditions we see in India today. Mythologies have always been an integral part of the traditions followed in India and one such tradition based […]
Singer Farmani Naaz says “Music has no religion”
Famous Indian Idol 12 singer Farmani Naaz has sparked controversy for her latest song Har Har Shambhu. The singer has drawn the ire of some Muslim clerics for her performance of a devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva. Recently, the singer released Sawan and Kanwar Yatra’s song of the month. The track received mixed reactions […]
Lewis: Constitutional Contradictions in Religion
The First Amendment to the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of any religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or restricting freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to assemble peacefully and seek redress from the government for their grievances. Simple enough, right? Well […]
Unlike the West, religion in India has never been anti-science: BJP leader
On Friday, top BJP leader P Muralidhar Rao said there had never been a conflict “between religion and science” in India like there is in the West, because religion in the country is not has “never been anti-science”. Addressing a session of the state BJP’s three-day program held at the Nanaji Deshmukh Auditorium in Chitrakoot, […]
Kindness knows no religion – Times of India
Written by Sripriya Satish “I learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This touching quote has a lot to do with the incident I am about to relate. Kindness is a very powerful quality a human being can […]
THE HOLY KANWAR YATRA | Religion
The arrival of the monsoon season marks the beginning of “The Kanwar Yatrawhich takes place during the auspicious month of “Shravan” from July to August. It is a decades-old practice which was only practiced by a few sages and devotees of Lord Shiva in the 1960s. 1990, the local people also started to participate in […]
Notes on Religion: July 21, 2022
Outdoor Celtic music concert The Wilbraham-Sarah The Fiddler Outdoor Celtic Music Concert will be held Saturday, July 23 from 1-3:45 p.m. on the lawn of Christ the King Epiphany Church, 758 Main St., across from Rice’s Farm. Bring your garden chair and/or blanket. Admission is free, donations are accepted to support the Minnechaug Land Trust. […]
5 South Indian actresses who embraced another religion
Last update: July 19, 2022, 5:40 p.m. HST Hailed as the Lady Superstar of South Indian cinema, Nayanthara was born to Syrian Christian Malayali parents. Many celebrities in the Indian film fraternity have embraced different religions. Over the years, several Indian celebrities have converted or practiced different religions due to personal beliefs or reasons. Speaking […]
Satanic verses in Kaali – the religion-arts binary is not real. Hurt feelings staged in 3 ways
Je debate on the poster of the new documentary film by Leena Manimekalai Kali, depicting the Hindu goddess Kali smoking a cigarette, underlines a “politics of hurt feelings” specific to India. This version of politics relies heavily on the collective victimization of a religious community and gives the impression that faith does not allow for […]
Why has religion become a concern in politics? Latest news of 2022
The Holy Bible says, “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and instructing in righteousness”, and “Those who consider themselves religious and do not keep a tight rein on their tongue are deceiving themselves , and their religion is worth nothing. Our Constitution states that “all persons are equally […]
Killings in the name of religion
Killings in the name of religion Omkar Dattatray It is the irony of this country and it is very sad that the dance of death and chaos continues unabated. Bloodshed and the spilling of innocent human blood is taking place in different parts of the country ostensibly in the name of religion as if religions […]
The population explosion is the problem of the whole country, not of one caste or one religion, says Naqvi | India News
NEW DELHI: Mukhtar Abbas, senior BJP leader and former union minister for minority affairs Naqvi joined the ongoing debate on population control, warning that “population explosion” is a problem that affects the whole country and does not affect any caste or religion. He added that the problem must be addressed through awareness raising. Naqvi in […]
Government is not against any religion, says MP Stalin – The New Indian Express
By Express press service TIRUVANNAMALAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin here on Saturday said the “Dravidian model” meant ensuring equal growth of all districts and boosting industrial and social development; it is the motto of the DMK government. Speaking at a government meeting here, the CM said he was giving this clarification to those who ask […]
Practice your religion, don’t denigrate the beliefs of others: VP Naidu
VP Naidu reminded that religion is a personal matter and while one can be proud and practice one’s religion, no one has the right to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Vice President Mr. Venkaiah Naidu. Image courtesy: @VPSecretariat/Twitter New Delhi: Stating that religion is a personal matter, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on […]
Tharoor responds to ‘Kali’ remark
Without making a reference, Tharoor tweeted: “Two points, everything I tweet is my personal opinion. I have no other and those who stand for nothing fall in love with anything (Alexander Hamilton). “ Tharoor called his tweets a ‘personal opinion’ Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that “Everything I tweet is my personal opinion”, […]
Religion is too serious to be left to politicians
The most threatened person in India today is neither the President of India nor the Prime Minister. This is Nupur Sharma. Sharma has always been an incendiary personality. She got explosive on TV, spoke insultingly and used a bad word. For this, his head is on the chopping block. Asaduddin Owaisi wants her in jail. […]
Kishore Kumar was Hindu, did not change religion to marry Madhubala: his sister
Madhubala’s sister Madhur Bhushan spoke again about the late superstar. Madhubala is one of the finest and most successful actors India has ever seen but the Mughal-E-Azam actor has died at the age of just 36 due to heart disease. A few years before her death, she had married the legendary singer Kishore Kumar, who […]
With the appointment of Draupadi Murmu, a boost for the religious demand of Sarna
This is seen as opposition to the ideological framework of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a pushback against its agenda of subsuming Adivasis within the larger Hindu identity. Tribal community leaders and parties, including the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), have advocated the need for a separate Sarna religion code in the next census. Followers […]
Udaipur killing the most heinous, no religion approves of this: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS): Former Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid condemned the Udaipur incident and said the crime was most heinous and no religion condoned it. “The killing in Udaipur is the most heinous and regrettable, no matter how provocatively assumed. We cannot allow our nation to be torn apart in this inhuman way. […]
Governor TN – The New Indian Express
By Express press service CHENNAI: Unfazed by criticism for his earlier comments glorifying Sanatana Dharma, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi doubled down on the subject again on Sunday saying that dharma is inclusive, different from religion, and has been followed even by those who do not. practice any religion. The concept of secularism as currently […]
Development & welfare my religion: Minister KTR
Sircilla: IT Minister KT Rama Rao has asserted that development and welfare are his caste and his religion and treats all religions and castes equally. He said he did not know much about caste since he was born in Karimnagar and studied in convent schools in Hyderabad and only knew about them when he is […]
Notes on Religion: June 23, 2022
meatloaf dinner Ludlow – The Knights of Columbus Ludlow (Council 3535) will be sponsoring a meatloaf dinner to benefit the Community Survival Center on Saturday, July 9 at the SJB Pastoral Center on Hubbard Street. Takeout can be picked up between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. and dinner on site will be served at 5:30 p.m. […]
Sahaj Yoga is a universal religion, it gives you peace: Pradeep Chauhan
On World Yoga Day, we speak to Sh. Pradeep Chauhan, Vice President, The Life Eternal Trust Delhi. Chauhan explains to us the aspects of yoga unknown to many, that is to say through the awakening of Kundalini. He adds that Sahaj Yoga is the greatest gift to humanity and thousands of people around the world […]
Religious news June 20, 2022
A Sikh gurdwara attacked in Afghanistan The Islamic State group has admitted responsibility for an attack on a Sikh gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed at least two worshipers and injured seven others. The Associated Press cites reports that a vehicle packed with explosives exploded outside the temple. In a statement, the Islamic State, also […]
Religion won’t let peace reign: The Tribune India
Summit Paul A few days ago, my agnostic Muslim friend in his seventies, Haroon Abbaas, from London, emailed me, and seeing the religious unrest in India and across the world, sadly quoted Jonathan Swift: “We have just enough religion to make us hate each other, but not enough to make us love each […]
Notes on Religion: June 16, 2022
Sale of Polish frozen food Springfield – The Immaculate Conception Church, 25 Parker St., in the Indian Orchard section will be hosting a Polish frozen food sale on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring pieorogi, golabki, and kapusta. Everyone is welcome. Strawberry Supper at Agawam Congregational Church Agawam – Agawam Congregational […]
Parents claim they helped school preach religion in Tamil Nadu town of Alangulam – Reuters
By Express press service TENKASI: On the first day of school reopening, more than 75 students from Alangulam town and nearby villages along with their parents held a sit-in outside the Block Education Office (BEO) on Monday, reiterating their demand for a government school in the village of Keezha Kuthapanchan. Some parents alleged that a […]
Jobs, welfare of the poor should be priority, not caste or religion: KTR takes on BJP
Addressing a public meeting in Khammam, KTR also struck at Congress. Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao on Saturday June 11 asked how many raids by the Directorate of Law Enforcement (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Income Tax Department (IT) have taken place against BJP leaders or their relatives in the past eight years. […]
India fought for culture, language and religion for 1000 years, but history was hidden – Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that India has fought for its culture, language and religion for 1,000 years and it has not been in vain. Shah said the souls of those who sacrificed their lives in this battle must have found peace seeing India’s resurgence today. The Home Minister said […]
Devotion does not see caste or religion, says UP CM while visiting Sufi poet’s shrine in Mathura
UP CM Yogi Adityanath visited the shrine of Sufi poet Raskhan, a devotee of Lord Krishna, in Mathura on Wednesday. In the guest book he wrote: “Devotion does not see caste or religion. » UP CM Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited the shrine of Sufi poet Raskhan, a devotee […]
Religious freedom and the absence of religion are under threat
Reverends Dr. Judy Cummings and Dr. Kevin Riggs write in the Tennessee Lookout, “What does it mean to be a Christian? » : “But confessing with our hearts and our mouths is only the beginning of living our Christian faith. As Christians, we are called to live as Jesus called us to live. He made […]
In Gorakhpur, President Kovind says ‘religion and governance go hand in hand’, praises Yogi
During his visit to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday congratulated Governor and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of the centenary inauguration ceremony of Gita Press as well as all the leaders and employees associated with it. “Religion and governance go hand in hand”: President Kovind Addressing the event, the […]
“Yoga is for all religions and races,” says Nagaland’s health minister | MorungExpress
Observance of Yogatsav in Kohima on June 2. (Morung Photo) Our correspondentKohima | June 2 “Let us remember that yoga is not a religion, but it is for all religions and races. Let us practice yoga and have a healthy body and mind,” the Minister of Health and Welfare said on Thursday. -Family being from […]
Ethics and Religion: What If There Was No Second Amendment
[Note: This panelists submitted their responses over a month before the tragic murder of 19 fourth graders and two teachers. The murderer legally bought two AR15-style rifles for his 18th birthday. Perhaps legal gun ownership should begin at age 21. Perhaps it will turn out that adequate mental health care could have averted this tragedy. […]
“I proudly say that I am a Hindu but…”
Kamal Nath said he was “proud” to be a Hindu but was not stupid. “I proudly say I am a Hindu but I am not a fool,” he said. (Image: Twitter/@ANI) Photo: ANI Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath said on Sunday that religion was not the basis of politics. “We do not consider […]
Harmonize music and religion
Humble harmonium, the accompaniment par excellence of Indian music has an important role in Sikhism. The instrument has supported kirtans in Gurdwaras for a long time. The harmonium entered the holy places of Sikhism nearly 121 years ago. He came onto the scene even as stringed instrument teachers disappeared during British rule in India, it […]
Congress tries to harm Hindu religion: Hardik Patel
Alleging Congress has always hurt the Hindu faith, Patel asked the party and its leaders why they were against Lord Ram Hardick Patel. File Image/PTI Hardik Patel, who recently left Congress, on Tuesday denounced the party leadership for its alleged “hatred of Hindus and Lord Ram”. Patel’s […]
Rights beyond race, religion and social status – OpEd – Eurasia Review
It doesn’t matter your religion, language, nation or other status; you have the same basic rights as everyone else. Customs, national constitutions and international treaties all protect these basic human rights. The General Assembly sets out fundamental rights and freedoms, as do other United Nations bodies. It was declared in the United Nations Declaration of […]
NCP leaders will no longer comment on caste, religion, says Pawar | Bombay News
Mumbai Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar on Saturday sought to draw the curtain back on the Brahmin versus non-Brahmin controversy in Maharashtra and assured that no leader of his party would comment against a caste or religion. The assurances were made in a meeting with various outfits representing the Brahmin community. The decision […]
Munaf Patel Wife – Taslima Patel Biography, Age, Religion, Profession
Taslima Patel is the wife of former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel. They have been married since 2010 and have lived together for more than ten years now. Munaf represented India from 2006 to 2011 in all formats internationally. Age Not known Husband Munaf Patel instagram Not known Religion Muslim Wife of Munaf Patel Taslima Patel […]
what machine learning can tell us about the Bhagavad Gita
Machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) methods have had immense success with scientific and engineering tasks such as predicting the folding of protein molecules and recognizing faces in a crowd. However, the application of these methods to the human sciences is not yet fully explored. What can AI tell us about philosophy and religion, […]
Delhi BJP urges AAP and Congress not to link encroachment with religion
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): Delhi BJP Chairman Adesh Gupta said on Monday that Congress and AAP’s opposition to the anti-encroachment campaign in Shaheen Bagh proves they are supporters of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. The BJP-led South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has waged an anti-encroachment campaign in Shaheen Bagh here amid protests from locals this […]
Hindu murdered by his Muslim wife’s brother for interfaith marriage
Ashirin’s brother was not in favor of interfaith marriage even after Nagaraju promised to convert to Islam.—Hindustan Times Dalit beaten to death by his Muslim wife’s brother. Brother did not approve of interfaith marriage. Nagaraju was beaten for 15 minutes while his wife called for help. A Dalit man was beaten to death by his […]
Decoding Mom’s Logic: The Concept of Teaching Children to Fear Religion, Not Love God
Disclaimer: Before I start writing this article on mothers and religions, let me assure you that it has nothing to do with any particular religion, culture or affiliation. . (There are a lot of them, have you seen our population?) My date with religion My first encounter with God was when I was all 4, […]
Football, religion and violence merge in dark beginnings; new magic series entertains – Sun Sentinel
‘I don’t know hard’ by Eli Cranor. Crime of Soho, 336 pages, $24.95 Across the country, in big and small towns, the obsession with football is sometimes religious. These Friday night vigils are given a compelling noir approach in Eli Cranor’s debut album “Don’t Know Tough,” in which idealism, small-town politics, angst, religion, violence and, […]
Pawar saheb, you engage in hateful politics of caste and religion : Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray shot Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar while addressing a massive rally in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on Sunday. He said, “Sharad Pawar says we are against the country. Pawar saheb you are doing caste and religion hatred politics.” Raj Thackeray has accused Sharad Pawar of dividing Maharashtra according to […]
Owaisi again provoked Muslims under the guise of religion, see what he said in the viral video?
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi has once again worked to incite Muslims under the guise of religion. Now a video of Owaisi is going viral on social media. Owaisi cried while giving a speech in this video. The viral video was posted on AIMIM’s official Twitter account. In this video of about […]
‘Bulldozers and swords given to people in the name of religion’: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Speaking on the row of bulldozers, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Cashmere Mehbooba Mufti said Friday that religion was being misused to fulfill political aspirations. The PDP chairman further alleged that “people are given bulldozers and swords in the name of religion,” just like the neighboring country […]
Religion in public schools
By Kenneth Tiven in Washington This week, the United States Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Christian prayer by a public school official who was removed from his job for leading prayers while working. The Bremerton, Wash., case has been in court since 2015 and has lost each time, but it’s back because the […]
Roza Iftaar of All Religions held in Agra
An all-religion Roza Iftaar was held in Agra. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities participated. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities participated in an All Religions Roza Iftaar in Agra. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities gathered in the Sarafa market building located […]
In Hyderabad, a home for the elderly that erases the boundaries of religion and faith
As 84-year-old former rickshaw driver Shaik Ahmed Hussain, affectionately known as Chaush, prepares to offer prayers on Friday afternoon, AR Vivekananda, seated on the bed opposite, shows the first qu is his best friend. Soon, former salesman Mahmood wakes up from his sleep to the sound of azaan from the next bed and Vivekananda notes […]
Evanston Students and Educators Reflect on How Schools Discuss Religion in Light of New District 65 Law, ETHS Education Stakeholders Reflect on How Schools Discuss Religion
Sajeda Yagoub, a senior at Evanston Township High School, said she often doesn’t feel represented in her history lessons. “When you hear about the history of the United States, it’s usually like, ‘Oh, this white guy did that,’ and it’s usually Christians,” said Yagoub, who is Muslim. “But you never hear about people from other […]
Author Nawaaz Ahmed Discusses Religion, Politics, and Belonging in Final Semester Reading | Campus Events
Novelist Nawaaz Ahmed gives a reading and lecture on his debut novel “Radiant Fugitives” at Lindsey Young Auditorium at Hodges Library on April 18, 2022. Emily Holt / The Daily Lighthouse Author Nawaaz Ahmed visited the UT campus on Monday for a reading of his new book “Radiant Fugitives.” The reading was the author’s final […]
Muslims should understand that religion is not greater than law, says Raj Thackeray
NNA | Update: April 17, 2022 3:07 p.m. STI Bombay (Maharashtra) [India]Apr 17 (ANI): Following the ongoing loudspeaker row in the state, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray said on Sunday that Muslims in the country should understand that “religion is not not above the law and the country” while asking them to remove the […]
Development stalls due to caste and religion conflict: KTR
Published: Publication date – 19:41, Thu – 14 Apr 22 Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, KT Rama Rao addressed the rally while attending the celebrations of Ambedkar’s 131st birthday held in Sircilla on Thursday. Rajanna Sircilla: Minister of Municipal Government and Urban Development, KT Rama Rao, said development in India has been pushed […]
Exclusive: Amid Azaan row, Isha Koppikar says ‘fighting over religion has become too big’ | People News
New Delhi: Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma recently talked about the Azaan loudspeaker array and expressed his opinion about it. The director is known for his honest words and unfiltered opinions. So, in an exclusive chat with Zee News, Ram Gopal Varma expressed his views on the controversy. He said: “I think we’re in a […]
Capitalist Narratives of Religion, the Market, Flag-Waving Nationalism: The Options Before the Left
By Bhabani Shankar Nayak* Flag-waving nationalism is growing across the world with reactionary market fundamentalism collaborating with religious politics to gain state power. Nationalism waving the flag is not an exercise in nation building. It does not cause patriotism or help build unity among peoples.It is a sign of deep anxiety created by capitalism. It […]
Goila Butter Chicken, London W1: “A new religion? I was not moved” – restaurant review | Indian food and drink
At Goila Butter Chicken in London lunch is served with a sumptuous helping of hyperbole. According to chef Saransh Goila, it’s not just butter chicken, but “simply the best butter chicken in the world”. I scanned the website for a hint of tongue-in-cheek, but also discovered that Mumbai-based Goila had “single-handedly turned butter chicken into […]
The San Francisco International Arts Festival will premiere Kiandanda Dance Theater’s RELIGION KITENDI: DRESS CODE
The San Francisco International Arts Festival will present the world premiere of Religion Kitendi: Dress Code by Chanel “Byb” Bibene, Artistic Director of Kiandanda Dance Theater with an original score composed and performed live by Manolo Davila. The piece is inspired by Congolese Sapeurs (dandies) who become metaphors for the legacy and ongoing political ramifications […]
Exclusive: ‘Put aside race, religion, party’ – Muttiah Muralitharan opens up on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis | world news
Sri Lankan cricketer great Muttiah Muralitharan has opened up about the economic crisis in his country. The off-spinner, who is currently in India for the current IPL season, said all stakeholders – politicians, bureaucrats and financial experts – must sit down together to tackle the crisis that has erupted after the devaluation of the Sri […]
tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu democratized religion more than 100 years ago… hard on radicalism: FM Palanivel Thiagarajan
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan said aggressive Hindutva would be hard pressed to take shape in a state like Tamil Nadu because the state democratized religion over a hundred years ago and its core value systems will not be disrupted by any form of radicalism. He also said that the DMK government under the […]
Prayer breakfast back at full capacity | Religion
After two years of COVID-related restrictions, the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast is once again open to anyone who wishes to attend. Pastor Dan Kriel of Swift Run Four Square Gospel Church will lead the group at its Monday, April 4 gathering, which begins at 7:45 a.m. with breakfast before the 8 a.m. singing and presentation. […]
DNA Exclusive: How religion and the media are misused against the nation | India News
Two shocking terrorism-related incidents left authorities flabbergasted in the space of 24 hours. In the first incident, a woman in a burqa attacked security forces in Jammu and Kashmir with a grenade. In the second incident, a press card was found in the possession of a terrorist killed by security forces. In today’s DNA, Zee […]
‘Never use religion to…’, Karnataka BJP MLC’s ‘advice’ to his party | bangalore
In Karnataka, a senior BJP lawmaker, AH Vishwanath, has questioned the state government’s “silence” on banning Muslim vendors from trading during temple festivals. He even wondered what the government would do if other Muslim-majority countries started treating Hindus like we treat Muslims. This has become even more trending on social media. On Sunday, BJP Legislative […]
Explained: What is the Prevention of Illegal Conversion of Religion in Haryana Bill 2022?
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who is the leader of the opposition, said existing laws already provide penalties for forced conversions and a new law is not needed. BJP-ruled Haryana has become the third state in the country to pass a bill aimed at preventing the conversion of religion through violent means or seduction. The […]
“Education is the true religion of human beings”
Stating that education is the true religion of human beings, Babar Ali, who is credited for his teaching services to the poor in West Bengal from a young age, said he could not bear to see his friends picking up trash while attending school. “I couldn’t tolerate the sight. So, I asked them to join […]
Need to decommunalize religion (Chronicle: Spy’s Eye)
By DC Pathak New Delhi, March 20 (IANS): In a democracy, all citizens are on an equal footing in the eyes of the state in terms of freedom of religion, equal civil rights and the allocation of electoral choice in political contests, whether for the Parliament, the Assembly or local authorities. A citizen […]
‘Ghost of religion’: Sunil Jakhar has a warning for the Punjab Congress | Latest India News
Sunil Jakhar said the ghost of religion/caste/identity politics will haunt the Punjab Congress in 2024 and beyond if corrective action is not taken. Former Punjab Congress leader Sunil Jakhar has once again launched a Twitter attack on the party reeling from the recent loss of the Punjab Assembly elections as he said the “ghost of […]
Court order violates fundamental right to freedom of religion, says Asaduddin Owaisi
NNA | Update: March 15, 2022 5:09 p.m. STI New Delhi [India]Mar 15 (ANI): Reacting to the Hijab verdict, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said on Tuesday that the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the Hijab ban is a violation of basic liberty rights. of religion, culture and expression.He said: “This judgment violates fundamental rights […]
Cow carcasses found in Hoshiarpur: Disrespect of any religion will not be tolerated, says Bhagwant Mann
Disrespect of any religion will not be tolerated, Punjab AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann has said while strongly condemning the cow slaughter in Hoshiarpur. Bhagwant Mann ordered the police to find the culprits as soon as possible and take strict action against them. Carcasses of at least 19 cows were found in an abandoned place […]
India News | People have buried the politics of caste and religion: Yogi Adityanath on BJP victory in UP
Lucknow, Mar 10 (PTI) People buried caste and religion politics by securing victory for BJP and its allies in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi said on Thursday Adityanath. Addressing party workers at state headquarters after poll results and trends showed a clear BJP majority, he said the […]
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot – The New Indian Express
By PTI JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the politics of religion, while saying Congress always talks about religious equality. Today, the BJP is doing politics in the name of religion. Using religion to gain power is one thing, but bringing all religions is a difficult task […]
Nirmala Kamad, who made disparaging remarks about the Hindu religion, has been jailed
Jaipur: Nirmala Kamad, a teacher who distributed anti-Hindu books to children at a public school in Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, has been jailed. The teacher appeared in court after being arrested. Where the court categorically refused to grant him bail. The action against this teacher was taken after the protest of the parents. The students […]
On Religion: Will Russia Heed Orthodox Prayers for Ceasefire? |
During Sunday rites, worshipers of the Orthodox Church in America are led through a tour of the music of faith, featuring hymns from Russia, Romania, Georgia, Bulgaria and beyond. Devotees know many by heart, including the ancient Trisagion anthem – “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us” – in a haunting setting […]
Notes on Religion: March 3, 2022
Can drive and uniform exchange Springfield – St. Michael’s Academy will be hosting a can drive on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop off your cans and bottles at the Wheeler Avenue parking lot. Also on this day is the second annual uniform swap from 10 a.m. to noon. St. Michaels Academy […]
Beyond some minor tweaks, BJP, SP, BSP still follow old caste and religion formulas in UP
DThe distribution of tickets in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election in 2022 tells us something important about the tactics of political parties. Researcher in political science, Arvind Kumar collected primary data on the social and religious origins of the candidates of the three main political formations of the UP. It gives us an insight into […]
Even electricity had a caste, religion before 2017: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday before his government came to power in 2017, “electricity was not available in Holi and Diwali, while it was available in Eid and Muharram”. “Before 2017, did you have electricity? Now it should be available. Now it’s available, and there are no cuts. Before, it didn’t […]
UP not developed because you vote for caste, religion: Priyanka Gandhi tells voters | India News
BALRAMPUR (UP): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday blamed caste and religion politics for the “dismal” situation in Uttar Pradesh and said non-Congress governments had nothing makes other than big development claims. The Congress leader also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying how he could remain ignorant of the raging threat […]
Priyanka Gandhi – The New Indian Express
By PTI LUCKNOW: Congress Chief Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says the focus on caste and religion in Uttar Pradesh politics has made politicians complacent, sidelining them from real issues. Gandhi admitted that the Congress organization had weakened in the state over the past decades, but the party has been working hard now to rebuild it […]
Most Indian women wear head coverings, regardless of religion: Pew
“Head coverings tend to be more common among older, married, more religious and less educated women” Amid controversy over Muslim headscarves after a high school in the southern Indian state of Karnataka banned hijabs in classrooms, a Washington think tank says head coverings are relatively common among Indian women. About six in ten women in […]
Is Bitcoin a religion? What the answer reveals about humanity
Read enough about bitcoin, and you will inevitably come across people who refer to cryptocurrency as a religion. Bloomberg’s Lorcan Roche Kelly called Bitcoin “the first true religion of the 21st century.” Bitcoin proponent Hass McCook called himself “The Friar” and wrote a series of Medium articles comparing Bitcoin to a religion. There is a […]
India as a state has no religion…our agenda is social justice, and we are only raising that: Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel
One of only two BJP allies in the Uttar Pradesh elections, the Apna Dal (S) brings to the table the Kurmi vote and a strong performance in the last two polls as an NDA partner. As party leader and Union minister, Anupriya Patel edged out the rival Apna Dal faction led by his mother. Also […]
Will ensure the safety of everyone regardless of religion or caste: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal, national leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and chief minister of Delhi, pledged on Tuesday that the AAP government of Punjab would ensure the safety of everyone in the state, regardless of religion or caste. Kejriwal said there was an atmosphere of fear among the people of Punjab due to sacrileges and […]
Intellectuals call for repeal of anti-conversion laws
Through Express press service BENGALURU: Several prominent citizens and intellectuals have, through a petition, demanded the repeal of all anti-conversion laws in India, amid the planned tabling of the Right to Freedom of Religion Bill of the Karnataka, 2021, in the Upper House on February 14. The petition launched by the National Solidarity Forum (NSF), […]
Muslim students say hijab ban forces choice of religion or education
Ayesha Imthiaz, a devout Indian Muslim who views wearing the hijab as an expression of devotion to the Prophet Muhammad, says her university’s decision to expel girls wearing the hijab is an insult that will force her to choose between religion and education. “The humiliation of being asked to leave my class for wearing a […]
Madras HC: What is essential, the country or the religion?
Expressing concern over the lack of religious harmony over the dress code, the Madras High Court debated on Thursday which is paramount – country or religion. Hearing a motion seeking an order to only allow ‘Sanatana Dharma’ believers in Hindu temples to prevent non-Hindus from entering the temples, the court said, “What is paramount? The […]
Ethics and Religion Discussion: Should Racist Comments by Teenagers Affect Their Adult Lives?
Imam Kip Curnutt, Director of Religious Education and Associate Imam of Masjid At-Tawheed in Grand Rapids, responds: “I think this problem comes down to how we deal with moral responsibility and forgiveness. In Islam, once a person reaches puberty, they are morally responsible for their actions. This means that being a teenager does not mean […]
Lata Mangeshkar was a religion in its own right; despite his personal connections, his work has crossed politics-Entertainment News, Firstpost
“Allah Tero Naam Ishwar Tero Naam” by Lata Mangeshkar was not empty rhetoric. If she is mourned as much in Pakistan as in India, it is only because she sang for humanity, not for passports. I had decided not to write an obituary for Lata Mangeshkar, the goddess of all things melodious. Obituaries are written […]
Bangladeshi expat Mohiuddin Ahmed publishes book on religion and reform
In his first book, Keno Proyojon Dormochintar Punorgothon (September 2021), published by Rabbul Islam Khan, Managing Director of Kushtia Prokashon Amla, Mirpur, Kushtia, Toronto-based Bangladeshi expatriate Mohiuddin Ahmed adds to the body of work on Islamic reform in Bangla. The book contains chapters on “Cultivating Islam in the Shadow of Emotion and Ignorance”; “The lack […]
Why do people call Bitcoin a religion? | faith and values
331 years ago, the first paper money was printed in the United States. The Massachusetts Bay Colony is said to have issued these early bills to fund military action during King William’s War. Fast forward to today, and these banknotes are as ubiquitous as the British pound or the Chinese renminbi. In recent years, however, […]
Seven detained for beating youths in Chhota Udepur over religion-related Facebook post – Reuters
Through PTI CHHOTA UDEPUR: Seven people were arrested in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district on Monday after a clash between members of two different communities over a Facebook post similar to one shared by a youth who was shot dead for the act on January 25 in Ahmedabad, police said. The incident happened near Ramji Temple […]
The Dangers of the Politics of Organized Religion – The New Indian Express
Trading is for profit. Organized religion has also become a “for-profit” business. This is because organized religion and political agendas feed off each other. The religion of politics thrives when it has a symbiotic relationship with the politics of religion. The politics of organized religion aim to increase its footprint, not necessarily by propagating its […]
Local artist brings fresh new sound to contemporary Christian music | Religion
BY TOM NETHERLANDS | SPECIAL AT HERALD MAIL BRISTOL, Va. – Neither the formula nor the facsimile encompasses the music of Shannan Miller of Bristol. Technically billed as a purveyor of contemporary Christian music, Miller eschews convention for ingenuity. Exhibit A comes in the form of Miller’s new album, “He Shall Be Our Peace.” An […]
Actress Shweta Tiwari convicted of insulting religion as remark sparks controversy | Latest India News
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra earlier asked the Bhopal Police Commissioner to investigate the matter and take action. BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday night charged actress Shweta Tiwari with insulting religion and hurting religious feelings following a controversial comment she made at a press conference in Bhopal on Wednesday in the promotion of […]
Why are the roads named after the Mughals? The point is about despots, not religion
There were hundreds of other Indian names to choose from, but Nehru’s Congress chose to keep only the names of Mughal emperors. TopicsMughals | Jawaharlal Nehru The requisite amount of helpless fuss has been made by ignorant liberals about the apparent removal of the Abide with Me anthem from the Beating Retreat ceremony. Good. I […]
Is Lisa Barlow Mormon or Jewish? Religion and ethnicity of parents
Is Lisa Barlow Mormon or Jewish? Religion and ethnicity of parents: Lisa Barlow is making headlines and her name is also strewn across the web. Many internet users are looking for her and they are eager to know more about her. So you are on the right platform because in this article below you will […]
Religion in America: Worship, gifts and church rules are changing
In recent decades, the greatest story of American religious life has been one of decline. The congregations are dwindling. Churches are closing. Religious ‘no’s are on the rise. What gets lost amid all the roundtables, reflections and investigative reports on these trends is the fact that faith communities are far from dead. As sociologist Mark […]
It’s the biggest religion in the world – 24/7 Wall St.
Special report January 21, 2022 10:00 a.m. The world’s major religions face an unprecedented series of challenges. According to Pew Research Center Religious Composition by Country, 2010-2050 Report, for example, 30% of the US population is not affiliated with any religion. The report also notes that “Christians are projected to grow from 78% of the […]
PML-N Opposition – The New Indian Express
Through PTI LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the country’s main opposition party, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, branded Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan a “religion exploiter” for using religious concepts and reforms only to cover up massive governance and economic breakdown in the country. Reacting to Khan’s article “Spirit Of Riyaasat-e-Madina: Transforming Pakistan” in local […]
Notes on Religion: January 13, 2022
Drive-in event Springfield – Foster Memorial Church is hosting its “Drive-In” fundraising event on Saturday, January 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the church’s rear parking lot. They will be collecting non-perishable food for the open pantry. The church is located at 1791 Wilbraham Road in the Sixteen Acres section. Unbound Conference Chicopee – The UNBOUND […]
Gotham Chopra on his Tom Brady and Sports as Religion docuseries
Gotham Chopra is an award-winning filmmaker at the forefront of the convergence of sport, science and spirituality. As the co-founder of The Religion of Sports, a Los Angeles-based content and media company, Gotham has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious athletes including Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time), Kobe Bryant ( Kobe Bryant’s Muse), […]
What is Gardner Minshew’s ethnicity? Everything about his family religion
What is Gardner Minshew’s ethnicity? Everything about his family religion: Gardner Minshew, a professional American football player now in dispute for his ethnicity. People who search the internet for his name for his ethnicity, take a look at this article and learn the details of Gardner Minshew’s personal life and religion. Gardner Minshew is a […]
What is so bad about religion in games? –
It has been four and three years since Yours sincerely and Suzanne Berget shared our thoughts on making the games more inclusive and having more diverse characters, so it’s unfortunate that things haven’t changed much since then. Of course, we’ve seen more games with minorities and a larger part of the audience becoming a little […]
See how the festive occasions that go beyond religion and that we love
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Top Religion Stories in 2021 – LA Faith Community Sees Changes – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentry
Best Religion Stories in 2021 – LA Faith Community Sees Changes Apostle Frederick KC Price (courtesy photo) The Los Angeles faith community has had another tumultuous year in 2021 while maintaining its faith in the goodness of God. As in 2020, churches and ministries have faced the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in campus closures, […]
How religion sparks language wars in India – Kashmir Reader
When the British ordered the exclusive use of the Nagari script in schools in 1880 to meet a Hindu demand in the state of Bihar, Muslims were outraged. The Hindi-Urdu duel finally exploded into a Hindu-Muslim war. In free India, Hindi gained national stature as a symbol of Hindu pride and spread across the country […]
RELIGION NOTES 25 Dec-Jan 2. Plan ahead for your Christmas worship services, concerts and events. | Faith and values
FoodNet at Seward United Methodist Church – 5 pm-6pm (Thursday). Offering free products, boxed and canned items. Anyone in need can drive through the parking lot and pick up boxes of food. Please stay in your car, 1400 N. Fifth St., Seward. FoodNet at SouthPointe Christian Church – 5.30 p.m. (Wednesday). Anyone in need is […]
Hindus follow the path of truth, Hindutva plunder under cover of religion Rahul Gandhi
Image source: PTI Hindus follow the path of truth, Hindutva loots under the guise of religion: Rahul Gandhi Strong points Congress leader Rahul Gandhi makes comparison between Hinduism and Hindutva Hindus follow the path of truth, Hindutva loots under the guise of religion: Rahul Gandhi UP Govt calls for investigation after reports of relatives of […]
Why is Christmas considered a national holiday but not for another religion?
As Christmas day approaches, the annual debate has resurfaced over why it is celebrated as a national holiday and not as an Islamic holiday. However, Christmas is not seen in the same way as Eid for Muslims, Diwali for Hindus or Yom Kippur for Jews. In America, like in Liberia, which wrote our constitution, even […]
Second sacrilegious act of the Sikh religion in Indian Punjab in less than 24 hours – Kashmir Media Service
Amritsar, December 19 (KMS): A man, believed to be a Hindutva activist, was allegedly beaten to death by Sikh worshipers for attempting to remove a religious flag from a gurdwara in Kapurthala district in Punjab state in India. This is the second such incident in the state in less than 24 hours. The incident took […]
Sumptuous fusion of religion and politics by the PM
People also laughed at the photographs in which the Prime Minister appeared to look away from the deity and the cameras. âThe cameras target some while others target the cameraâ was one of the jokes. The Prime Minister posed in front of a station clock with the dial indicating that it was 1 am: proof […]
India won the 1971 war because all castes and religions came together: Rahul Gandhi
India won the 1971 war in just 13 days because every person, caste and religion in the country came together to defeat Pakistan, as today the country is divided and weakened, the leader said on Thursday. of Congress, Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a rally organized by his party to remember the martyrs and veterans of the […]
Which religion will be the most important by the end of the century?
Islam is not only the fastest growing religion in the world today, but it is expected to be the most important by 2075. Christianity has been the most popular Abrahamic religion in the world since its emergence over two thousand years ago, but it will lose its place in favor of Islam at the end […]
New Zealand adopts gender ghosts as national religion
From where I sit on the other side of the ditch, it appears that âthe land of the long white cloudâ is shrouded in a smokescreen. As Jacinda Ardern reigns over the most progressive government in the Pacific, adopting standard progressive policies goes hand in hand with the erasure of freedom and the failure of […]
Almighty shock of video games, religion
In the UK, The Binding of Isaac received a score of 16+ although it was deemed “blasphemous”. [Courtesy] Religious themes hardly ever appear in video games, but when they do, the eyebrows are always raised. The introduction of religion into the mix makes it a controversial topic. While the video game industry is generally willing […]
India News | Some people still see religion in danger every time an election is held: Farooq
Jammu, December 9 (PTI) The president of the National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir (NC), Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday denounced the use of religion for political purposes, claiming that Lord Rama or Allah the All- Mighty can never be in danger, but politicians can be. Without naming anyone, Abdullah said some people still see religion […]
Several religions, one world: the geography of religion
In recent articles, I have written on the geography of food, water, sports, and music, and how geospatial technologies and geographic methods are applied to these topics, all of which have been an essential part of the human experience since the beginning of civilization and even before. Likewise, religion and spirituality are and have been […]