Tag #Religion

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German Pastor Launches 'Headbanger's Church,' Fills 400-Seat Church

Inspired by his experience at the Wacken Open Air festival, a German pastor created the "Headbanger's Church," a metal-themed church service that filled a 400-seat church in May 2024, attracting both metal fans and regular congregants.

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First Female and LGBTQ+ Archbishop of Wales Elected Amidst Church Scandals

Cherry Vann, 66, was elected as the first female and LGBTQ+ archbishop of Wales on Wednesday, succeeding Andy John who resigned amid scandals at Bangor Cathedral involving excessive drinking, bullying, sexual misconduct, and financial irregularities exceeding £420,000.

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Iran Leverages Nationalism to Counter Post-War Instability

Following a recent war, Iran's government is employing a strategy of unifying nationalistic and religious sentiments to consolidate its power, incorporating patriotic songs into Shiite mourning rituals and utilizing ancient national symbols in public displays to counter economic and political challe...

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Religious Belief, Anxiety, and Sleep: A 2025 Study

A 2025 study found that religious individuals reported lower anxiety and better sleep than non-religious individuals; this effect was strongest for those who viewed religion as a life purpose, while those who saw it as a quest reported higher anxiety and poorer sleep.

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Serbian Church Recognizes Macedonian Autocephaly After Five Decades

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) recognized the autocephaly of the Macedonian Orthodox Church - Ohrid Archbishopric on Tuesday, ending a 50-year dispute that included legal repercussions for clergy loyal to the Belgrade patriarchate, and was influenced by the Ecumenical Patriarch's recognition of t...

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Evangelicals for America Apologizes for Unauthorized Use of Billy Graham Footage in Political Ads

Evangelicals for America apologized for using Billy Graham's footage in ads supporting Kamala Harris without permission from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, after spending over $1 million on ads targeting religious voters in swing states and facing criticism from Franklin Graham.

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World Youth Day Concludes in Rome with New Pope Prevost

In Rome, approximately 1.4 billion Catholics' new leader, Pope Robert Francis Prevost, presided over the closing mass of World Youth Day, a gathering of 18-35-year-old pilgrims from 146 countries at Tor Vergata, marked by an unprecedented logistical operation and events using social media.

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UK Poll Shows High Levels of Anti-Muslim Sentiment

A YouGov poll commissioned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community reveals that 41% of Britons believe Muslim immigrants negatively impact the UK, 49% think Muslim women are pressured into wearing hijab, and 31% believe Islam promotes violence, significantly higher than negative views of other religions.

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Pashinyan's Plan to Replace Armenian Catholicos Sparks Controversy

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a plan to replace the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church and reform its canon law, prompting warnings from former President Levon Ter-Petrosyan about potential violence and a lack of support from the clergy.

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Pashinyan Calls for Religious Gathering Near Mother See, Faces Church Condemnation

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called for a religious gathering in Ejmiadzin's central square on an unspecified date to "liberate" the Veharan monastery, prompting condemnation from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin as an act of incitement and interference.

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Thai Woman Arrested for Blackmailing Monks with Explicit Videos

Thai police arrested a woman, known as "Ms. Golf", for blackmailing at least nine monks with 80,000 explicit photos and videos after alleged sexual relationships, extorting approximately \$11.9 million over three years; the scandal further exposes misconduct within Thailand's Buddhist institution.

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Dutch Protestant Church Protests Demand Stronger Gaza Condemnation

Around 300 Dutch Protestant Church members protested in Utrecht on Tuesday, demanding stronger condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza and criticizing the church's neutral stance, highlighting a deep internal division within the church on how to approach the conflict.

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