Religion in the Daily News
- America 250: Germans from Russia fled to Castle Rock for religious freedom 1 July 2026 7 h 33 min The Daily News - Washington State The settlers built churches, schools, factories, colleges, mills, and seminaries, and became one of the most productive areas of the Russian Empire. However, by 1874, the colonists' military exemption was revoked, and, according to the Cowlitz County …
- Mabel, a spiritualist of many tricks, a few trades 1 July 2026 7 h 32 min Forest Park Review - Illinois In the mid to late 1800s, many Americans were swept up in a religious movement based on the belief that the dead could communicate with the living. It was called Spiritualism. Services were not conducted in churches, rather, séances were held in homes or …
- Interfaith leaders unite to call for truth, accountability 1 July 2026 7 h 30 min Bulatlat MANILA – Leaders from different religions and other civil society groups marched on Sunday, June 29, for the White Ribbon March, calling for truth, accountability and righteous governance. Throughout the program, representatives from different religious …
- CRL Rights Commission launches Section 22 Committee for the Hindu community 1 July 2026 7 h 00 min The Post NADIA KHAN|Published 50 minutes ago THE Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has launched a new Section 22 Committee aimed at enhancing dialogue and engagement …
- Building bridges, not barriers: a call for interfaith harmony 1 July 2026 7 h 00 min The Post WHILE South Africa is a secular state, it is also a religiously active country. It is also one of three countries, with the USA and Italy, where religious affiliation has increased in recent years. For reasons unknown, the 2011 South African census …
- 163rd Urs of Baba Bankhandi Maharaj begins at Sadhu Bela Temple 1 July 2026 6 h 16 min The Nation SUKKUR - The three day religious and spiritual fair marking the 163rd Urs of Baba Bankhandi Maharaj inaugurated here on Tuesday at the historic and internationally renowned “Sadhu Bela Temple” on Bandar Road, Sukkur, amid deep devotion and religious …
- How Marshall Applewhite led Heaven’s Gate to a mass suicide 1 July 2026 6 h 16 min Film Daily Cults draw endless fascination, whether the curiosity comes from late-night Wikipedia scrolls or deeper dives into how ordinary people end up in extraordinary situations. Heaven’s Gate stands out for its blend of religious conviction and alien beliefs, all …
- Karnataka: Religious fanatics breaks farmer’s hand over bursting firecrackers in front of a mosque ! 1 July 2026 5 h 28 min Sanatan Prabhat Haveri (Karnataka) – In Naregal village of Hangal taluka, religious fanatics breaks hand of a farmer over a trivial issue while the villagers were celebrating the festival of Kar Purnima (Vat Purnima). 1. A bull race had been organised during the Kar …
- Illegal church in Solapur and misconduct by a municipal employee to be investigated 1 July 2026 5 h 28 min Sanatan Prabhat Follow-up by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Hindu Rashtra Sena bears fruit After the Solapur Municipal Commissioner, the State Government also initiates action Office-bearers of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti submitting a memorandum to Minister of State for Law …
- It’s not enough to raid Bishop Brian Tamaki for guns – arrest him for inciting violence! 1 July 2026 5 h 23 min The Daily Blog “I think we should reciprocate in kind. Let’s purge New Zealand of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims,” “And, while we’re at it, if they’re burning churches down, why don’t we burn mosques and their temples down? Tit for tat.” Brian Tamaki Here’s the funny thing …
- Wanted: More Julius Malemas In South Africa To Champion Pan-africanism Over 1 July 2026 4 h 54 min The Nigerian Voice South Africa has no shortage of political leaders. It has a president, provincial premiers, cabinet ministers, members of Parliament, mayors, councilors, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community influencers spread across the length and breadth …
- Religion, War, and the Tai Ji Men Case Discussed in North Macedonia 1 July 2026 4 h 33 min Bitter Winter by Márk Nemes The opening of the conference: Massimo Introvigne and Metropolitan Stephen. The Fourth World Conference on Religious Dialogue and Cooperation was held from June 22 to 24, 2026, at the Macedonian Village complex overlooking Skopje. Organized …
- El “lavado de cerebro” regresa a través de las leyes contra la trata: una nueva amenaza para la libertad religiosa 1 July 2026 4 h 33 min Bitter Winter por Massimo Introvigne Read the original article in English. El activista antisectas Steven Hassan ha aplicado su modelo para identificar como “sectas” involucradas en “control coercitivo” o “trata” a los Testigos de Jehová, los Santos de los Últimos Días …
- いかにして“ナラティブ”は作られたのか：ファクトチェックの専門家・加藤文宏氏が読み解く日本の旧統一教会問題 1 July 2026 4 h 33 min Bitter Winter Read the original article in English. 小川榮太郎氏と加藤文宏氏の対談 文 …
- ‘We are still in the fight of our lives’: A Faithful Struggle panel takes place at Ebenezer Baptist Church 1 July 2026 4 h 24 min The Atlanta Voice - Georgia Inside an anteroom of Ebenezer Baptist Church on a warm Tuesday night, a gathering of religious leaders and scholars took place. Their goal was simple: understanding the role of the Black Protestant Church on the eve of the 250th birthday. Hosted by …
- Chinese Media Analysis of Egypt’s June 30 Revolution and El-Sisi’s Overthrow of Morsi 1 July 2026 4 h 16 min Modern Diplomacy The Chinese press did not adopt the term “military coup” after the success of the June 30 revolution in Egypt, led by then-Defense Minister General Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian army. Instead, it adopted a cautious diplomatic discourse that focused …
- Boost Cultural Tourism 1 July 2026 3 h 54 min The Rising Nepal Nepal has tremendous cultural tourism potential due to its multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, and multi-religious nature. The country offers incredible adventure and trekking experiences, featuring Hindu-Buddhist culture, historic buildings, colourful …
- July Begins With Āṣāḍha's Silence — Why Do India's Oldest Traditions Say the Monsoon Is Not a Season but a Spiritual Instruction? 1 July 2026 3 h 40 min India Herald Āṣāḍha, the monsoon month beginning in July, is treated across Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions not merely as a rainy season but as a structured period of inward retreat — a time when deities sleep, monks halt wandering, and householders are counselled …
- Mother Khadijah Farrakhan 1 July 2026 3 h 15 min North Dallas Gazette - Texas CHICAGO — Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan and a longtime figure within the religious organization, died June 27 after 72 years of marriage. Her death was announced by the Nation of Islam. Her age was not …
- Bangladesh Hindu Law Student, Also Working As Priest, Kidnapped And Tortured In Dhaka 1 July 2026 3 h 11 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Hindu law student abducted in Dhaka, ransom money paid. Victim escaped captivity, now hospitalised with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident; temple clarified victim's …
- When is Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026? Check date, rituals and significance of Gupt Navratri 1 July 2026 3 h 08 min The Times of India Navratri days are the most significant days in Hindu religion. These days are considered highly auspicious when Goddess is worshipped in nine different forms with pure devotion and dedication. Devotees observe fast for nine consecutive days. Navratri falls …
- Theosophy, “Thought-Forms,” and the Arts. 1. Discovering the Esoteric Roots of Abstraction 1 July 2026 3 h 02 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the 112th National Conference of the Italian Theosophical Society, “Thought-Forms as Architectures of the Soul,” Padova, May 30, 2026. Article 1 of 4. From “Thought-Forms.” On February 3, 1965, a young Finnish …
- ENCORE: America at 250: Celebrating both a birthday and a history of religious liberty 1 July 2026 2 h 58 min The Central Minnesota Catholic By Kimberley Heatherington | OSV News (OSV News) — As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that stands out is religious freedom, and unlike for many other nations, it is …
- Brunei and ACER deliver world-leading digital literacy standards for a future-ready generation 1 July 2026 2 h 55 min Australian Council for Educational Research The milestone was celebrated in Brunei before an audience of around 300 Heads of Departments and school leaders from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. ACER Chief Executive Officer Lisa Rodgers travelled to Brunei to open the …
- 'Thiruparankundram Files' screening in Chennai cancelled after threats 1 July 2026 2 h 45 min Asianet Newsable The screening of the controversial documentary 'Thiruparankundram Files' was cancelled in Chennai after the venue management backed out, citing alleged threats. Organisers claimed Hindu Munnani members objected to the film about a disputed …
- Religious festival or display of violence? 12 incidents of killings and attempts to kill Hindus during Muharram 1 July 2026 2 h 44 min Organiser Weekly Religious festivals have historically served as occasions for community participation, cultural expression, and social harmony across India. However, in recent years, several incidents reported from different states have raised concerns regarding violence …
- Love Jihad and religious conversion cases across Bharat: 12 incidents reported in a week raising serious concerns 1 July 2026 2 h 43 min Organiser Weekly From Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and beyond, multiple incidents reported during the week of 14 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 have once again brought national attention to allegations …
- Exam paper controversies in India: 15 Anti-Hindu questions that triggered nationwide backlash between 2019 and 2026 1 July 2026 2 h 25 min Organiser Weekly Across India’s educational landscape, examination papers are expected to assess knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and maintain academic neutrality. However, over the past several years, a series of controversial questions appearing in university, …
- Ghar Wapsi of Ayush Malik: Shamli Man who converted to Islam for Chandni Qureshi returns to Sanatan fold 1 July 2026 2 h 24 min Organiser Weekly After a lot of turmoil and heartbreak expressed publicly by the Sanatani Hindu Malik family of Shamli over the coerced conversion of their only son to Islam, there has emerged a dramatic but positive twist in the case. In a significant development that has …
- Radical Islamist drivers weaponise public transit to target and exploit Hindu women 1 July 2026 2 h 23 min Organiser Weekly The rising tide of predatory misconduct within public and private transit systems underscores a profound crisis of safety driven by radical Islamist elements. By systematically transforming everyday transport utilities into spaces of targeted exploitation …
- Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic 1 July 2026 2 h 22 min Baptist News Global I believe I am an open-hearted person. I don’t debate, nor do I continue trying to explain things as simply as I can to the closed-minded people I may encounter along my way. Throughout my ministry, I have enjoyed many friendships with pastors from other …
- For Churches of Christ in Spain, Venezuela quakes strike close to home 1 July 2026 2 h 17 min The Christian Chronicle MADRID — Juan Lázaro had already prepared his Sunday message when back-to-back earthquakes devastated Venezuela. So the elder of the Church of Christ on Teruel Street decided to pivot from the New Testament’s call to evangelize to its affirmation that even …
- Around 2,700 attend mass baptisms on Bournemouth beach 1 July 2026 2 h 08 min Evangelical Focus Around 2,700 people gathered on Bournemouth beach to attend the baptisms of over 130 people in two ceremonies held over the last two Sundays of June. The beach baptisms were hosted by 14 churches that belong to the BCP Church Collective, an alliance of …
- Uzbek official calls for stronger religious cooperation in Turkic world 1 July 2026 1 h 30 min Olaylar 30 İyun 15:54 En The integration of the Turkic world in the fields of religion and education is of strategic importance for the future of its peoples, Chairman of Uzbekistanchr("39")s Committee on Religious Affairs Sodik Toshboyev said, Olaylar …
- How Kunal And Soha Incorporate Faith In Raising Their Daughter 1 July 2026 1 h 24 min India West MUMBAI – Kunal Kemmu has spoken about raising daughter, Inaaya Naumi with wife Soha Ali Khan by incorporating the beauty of their respective religions and culture. Saying that they have always trusted their instincts over societal expectations when it …
- Creating a place to heal where believers are few 1 July 2026 0 h 44 min Christian Daily International In a location where there are few Jesus-followers, life is not easy for anyone. Rising levels of persecution make it especially difficult for many Christians. Churches are regularly targeted and burned to the ground. Pawel Wewiorski/Getty Images Sira* …
- 2 statues of Catholic saints: Religious objects or public art? 30 June 2026 23 h 46 min Deseret News - Utah This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. The statues of two saints, Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Florian, are at the heart of a civic dispute that has …
- COLUMN: Is there more than one path to heaven? 30 June 2026 23 h 44 min The Kentucky Standard Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ — nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring that Jesus is THE way, and all other religions are counterfeit …
- Secularism and the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ 30 June 2026 23 h 40 min Sanatan Prabhat Nurturing equal respect for all faiths is possible only in a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ! The insertion of the word ‘Secular’ in the Constitution is unconstitutional India must be declared a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ! In Britain, religious leaders have the authority to make …
- Murtis of Hindu Deities found in the basement of Jama Masjid in Bharuch (Gujarat) 30 June 2026 23 h 38 min Sanatan Prabhat Bharuch (Gujarat) – Ancient Murtis (Idols) of Hindu Deities, along with Murtis associated with Jain Tirthankars, have reportedly been found in the sealed basement of the 700-year-old Jama Masjid. A video circulated recently claimed there were many ancient …