Tag #Religion

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UK Labour's "Islamophobia" Commission Raises Free Speech Concerns

The UK Labour government plans a commission to define "Islamophobia," chaired by Dominic Grieve, raising concerns about free speech due to a potentially broad definition that could criminalize factual historical accounts, as exemplified by a recent court case in Manchester.

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Germany Debates Church Funding: €550 Million Annual Payments Under Scrutiny

German states pay churches annually (€550 million in 2023) to compensate for 19th-century secularization; Bavaria allocated €77 million to the Catholic and €26 million to the Evangelical Church in 2023, sparking debate about replacing these payments with a one-time sum.

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Religion's Role in Conflict: A Call for Self-Criticism and Peaceful Theology

The text critiques religion's role in historical conflicts, advocating for self-criticism, objective religious education, and a peaceful theology emphasizing respect and combating violence to prevent future conflicts.

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Causes Fear Among Latino Churches

President Trump's administration is cracking down on illegal immigration, causing fear among Latino churches who worry about mass deportations during services; Reverend Gabriel Salguero of NaLEC advocates for a balanced approach focusing on violent criminals while protecting law-abiding immigrants.

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Tilak Markings Unite Millions at India's Maha Kumbh Festival Despite Stampede

The Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, saw a stampede killing 30 pilgrims; however, millions continue to participate, receiving sacred tilak markings on their foreheads from Hindu priests, signifying a divine connection and completing their pilgrimage.

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Shifting Australian Funeral Trends Reflect Secularism

A significant shift in Australian funeral preferences reveals a move towards secularism, with 58% opting for non-religious celebrants and a majority preferring relaxed or celebratory services, while a UK study highlights a potential gap in grief support within the secular funeral sector.

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Valencia Archbishopric Suspends Center Accused of Conversion Therapy

The Valencia Archbishopric suspended the Mater Misericordiae Family Orientation Center (COF) on Tuesday following accusations that its president, Federico Mulet, subjected five 11-12 year-old students to conversion therapy, including offering one a pill to change his sexual orientation; Mulet resign...

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Man Arrested After Attacking Priest During Spokane Church Service

Joshua James Sommers, a 40-year-old man with a prior assault charge, attacked a priest during a church service in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, but the priest was unharmed and Sommers was arrested.

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Low Haredi Compliance with IDF Draft Orders Spurs Political Tensions

Only 461 of 3,000 Haredi men responded to IDF draft orders in July 2024, resulting in over 2,400 arrest warrants, while the IDF lacks the capacity to enforce them. Political pressure further complicates the situation, potentially causing instability.

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Tempe Disaster Investigation, Public Reaction, and Other Greek News

This article analyzes the Tempe train disaster investigation, highlighting challenges in determining the role of illegal cargo and the complex history of Greek-Italian railway cooperation; it also covers public reaction, Archbishop Anastasios's life, US ambassador's account of the Imia crisis, Athen...

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Pew Research: Global Variations in Religious Nationalism

A Pew Research Center survey examines the impact of religion on national identity, finding that while nearly 40% of Indonesians and Bangladeshis identify as 'religious nationalists', only 9% of Greeks do, highlighting significant global variations in the relationship between faith and national ident...

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Episcopal Bishop Challenges Trump at National Cathedral Service

At a National Cathedral service attended by President Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde directly appealed for mercy towards those frightened by recent executive orders on immigration and gender recognition, prompting Trump's disapproval and a Republican representative's call for the bishop's deportation.

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