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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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), […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] Let’s see how festivals unite people !! “class =” lazy img-responsive “data-src =” https://www.iwmbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/see-how-festive-occasions-that-go-beyond-religion- and-we-love-920×518.jpg “width =” 920 “height =” 518 “alt =” See the festive occasions that go beyond religion and that we love “/> As Indians we have the opportunity to encounter countless such extraordinary events due to our diversity of identity, […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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, […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] People also laughed at the photographs in which the Prime Minister appeared to look away from the deity and the cameras. “The cameras target some while others target the camera†was one of the jokes. The Prime Minister posed in front of a station clock with the dial indicating that it was 1 am: […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] From where I sit on the other side of the ditch, it appears that “the land of the long white cloud†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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] A Sri Lankan director was brutally beaten and burned alive by a crowd of religious fanatics in Sialkot recently. Prime Minister Imran Khan quickly called the incident a “horrific self-defense attack” and “a day of shame for Pakistan”. In a few hours, a hundred arrests were made. But if Imran Khan is truly interested […]
[ad_1] Accusing the “left and the liberals” of creating a wedge between communities in India, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that religion should not become a cause of bloodshed among people. inhabitants of the country. Addressing a book launch event in Guwahati, Sarma described religion as an academic activity to […]
[ad_1] EDITORIAL: RNZ auditors Morning report heard an unusually tactless inquiry Wednesday morning when co-host Susie Ferguson asked new national leader Christopher Luxon about his faith. Although more than a third of New Zealanders still call themselves Christians, the faith is now seen as a novelty political enough to warrant special treatment, especially if the […]
[ad_1] Arbaz Mullah’s love story began, as romances often do when he laid eyes on the woman of his dreams, Shweta Kumbhar. For nearly three years, their dating was in many ways like any other couple and they vowed to marry. But these secret wishes would never be kept. The romance so angered those close […]
[ad_1] Former Indian Chief Justice (CJI) and Rajya Sabha member Ranjan Gogoi said Ram Janmabhoomi’s verdict was based on “law” and not “religion”. Speaking at a reception in Varanasi on Monday, Gogoi, whose nomination to the Upper House just six months after his retirement drew sharp criticism from some opposition parties, said the ruling in […]
[ad_1] Posted November 28, 2021 The The fireworks sparked by Professor Farooq Kperogi’s article claiming that Yoruba Christians oppress Yoruba Muslims are a reminder of the religion’s misplaced stance in Nigeria and elsewhere. It is quite ironic that religious fervor is intensifying in these parts of the world even as it declines sharply in other […]
[ad_1] Lotus flower Diwali, the festival of lights, is about to arrive, and like any other occasion or holiday, it is incomplete without flowers. Flowers are of major importance in our lives. A beautiful piece of nature that goes with everything. Various Indian gods are worshiped with different flowers in religious rituals. Flowers used at […]
[ad_1] Treasurer Josh Frydenberg suggested Jim Chalmers would come “barefoot in the room, flowing robes, burning incense, pearls in a hand.” Source: PAA “I thought yesterday, as a member of Parliament for Rankin, [came] in the room fresh out of his ashram deep in the Himalayan mountains… barefoot in the room, flowing dresses, burning incense, […]
[ad_1] Since I was 5 or maybe 6 years old, I believe that God lives in THAT voice. So many, so many years later, that hasn’t changed. To hear Lata Mangeshkar sing is to have known God. To have known it personally is to have found moksha far beyond what any recognized religion can teach […]