Religion in the Daily News
- Religious Services Return to Pointe Blanche Prison 23 September 2026 16 h 32 min St.Martin News Network PHILIPSBURG:--- Last month, inmates at Point Blanche Prison in Sint Maarten participated in the first religious services held at the facility in eight (8) months. The resumption of religious programming, following a suspension, marks an important step in …
- Religious liberty is measured by freedom in practice 23 September 2026 16 h 25 min Washington Examiner As a lawyer who has dedicated his entire career to the cause of religious liberty, the state of religious liberty in America has never been stronger. In my nearly four decades of fighting for religious liberty, I could not have envisioned the victories …
- Pskov’s medieval religious art is being appropriated by the Russian state to support the invasion of Ukraine 23 September 2026 16 h 14 min Global Voices The Russian authorities and the Russian Orthodox Church, which has expressed its full support for the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continues to do so, have appropriated the traditional Pskov style of Orthodox icons in support of the war in …
- Conscience is the Father/Mother of all Religions and Should be Listed as a Religion 23 September 2026 15 h 52 min Modern Ghana The matriarchal English language or many languages use the term 'mother' to mean producer, but we cannot dismiss the father God who chooses believing women above disbelieving men. On a more serious note, why do you list atheists as an option, but …
- Pope’s visit puts tension between French secularism and Catholicism in spotlight 23 September 2026 15 h 42 min Modern Ghana Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France from Friday will put one of the country's oldest tensions back in the spotlight – how a nation shaped for centuries by Catholicism reconciles that heritage with one of Europe's strictest models of …
- Conspiracy, jihadi control: Hindutva group on halal food 23 September 2026 15 h 13 min The Siasat Daily New Delhi: Terming halal certification as a conspiracy, the Halal Niyantran Manch or the Halal Control Forum said on Wednesday, September 23, that the certification is aimed at “snatching” employment from Hindus and Sikhs engaged in the animal slaughter …
- Shimla exhibition aims to preserve Tibetan identity for young monks 23 September 2026 14 h 58 min Asianet Newsable A week-long exhibition in Shimla showcases Tibetan history, culture, and identity at Dorjee Drak Monastery. The event aims to educate young Tibetan monks, students, and the Himalayan Buddhist community about their rich heritage and traditions.Preserving …
- Patiala Foundation flags Pakistan minority sites' state at UNHRC meet 23 September 2026 14 h 57 min Asianet Newsable The Patiala Foundation urged the UNHRC to address the poor condition of minority religious sites in Pakistan. Founder Ravee Singh Ahluwalia highlighted that only 37 of 1,800 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras are reportedly functional in the country. The …
- Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 in 2019 Easter Bombings 23 September 2026 14 h 55 min Ratopati Kathmandu. A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday convicted 15 people for aiding and abetting the planning and preparation of the Easter Sunday bombings in churches and hotels in 2019, which killed 267 people. The court acquitted and released nine others accused in …
- EFCC unveils Inter-Faith Manual, says corruption has no religion 23 September 2026 14 h 51 min Realnews Magazine Politics THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, says corruption remains a profound moral challenge to Nigeria’s quest for shared prosperity. Olukoyede stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Inter- …
- How a character’s success can limit the actor from experimenting on screen 23 September 2026 14 h 40 min The Federal In the late 1980s Arun Govil captured the imagination of Indian television viewers across generations, playing the Hindu deity Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s adaptation of the epic Ramayan, aired on Doordarshan between 1987 and ‘88. The role brought him instant …
- Should Texas Schools Display the Ten Commandments? 23 September 2026 14 h 24 min New Lines Magazine America prides itself on religious freedom, a principle that atheist Nichole Manning passionately believes Texas refuses to extend to her family. Earlier this year, Texas passed a law requiring schools to prominently display posters of the Ten Commandments …
- Churches across South Africa demand action against GBV after murder of nine women in two months 23 September 2026 14 h 14 min Christian Daily International Women in Capetown march against GBVF in solidarity with Kempton Park victims SABC YT screen shot Churches and Christian leaders across South Africa have joined growing calls for action against gender-based violence after the bodies of nine women were …
- Parijat Flowers: Why Are Fallen Blooms Offered to Lord Shiva Without Washing Them? 23 September 2026 13 h 53 min Asianet Newsable Many people mistake the Parijat for a simple ornamental plant. This plant actually carries a rich divine history. It holds a very special place in Indian mythology and daily spiritual practices. Hindu mythology states that the Parijat plant emerged during …
- Why Do We Eat What We Eat? Understanding the Psychology Behind Food Choices 23 September 2026 13 h 49 min Psychologs Magazine When we are stressed, we usually prefer to eat something sweet, or during traditional festivals we do prefer sweet dishes or buy snacks we usually do not plan to eat after watching an advertisement. The choices of food are usually not just biological, but …
- Unity through understanding: Inside the World Religions Showcase 23 September 2026 13 h 37 min The Oakland Post - Michigan Last Wednesday, OU’s Religious Studies programs held a World Religions Showcase, where students heard quick speeches about the world’s five main religions. Five representatives of each religion met with students. Each individual gave a five-minute …
- Delhi court seeks police report on FIR plea against student CJP activist, father 23 September 2026 13 h 18 min Hindustan Times A Delhi court on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police on a plea seeking registration of an FIR against a student activist and her father, who participated in the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in June, over alleged derogatory …
- Tamil man Sivarasa Anojan faces Saudi death sentence over Prophet Muhammad post 23 September 2026 12 h 52 min Muslim Mirror Sivarasa Anojan, a Tamil man from Narpittimunai in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province, is facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia after a Facebook post about Prophet Muhammad. He had travelled there for employment about nine months ago. The case originated from …
- Not set in stone: teachers are defying mandates to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms 23 September 2026 12 h 44 min The Guardian When history teacher Chris Dier sued Louisiana two years ago for mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms, he said it was not about taking a stand against Christianity. “It’s a defense of many different types of values, including …
- Col. John Eidsmoe: What can tax-exempt churches do politically? 23 September 2026 11 h 18 min 1819 News - Alabama “I’d like to say something about moral issues like abortion and gambling, but I don’t dare. I’m a pastor, and my church would lose its tax exemption, wouldn’t it?” The IRS has restrictions, but they are not as strict as many suppose. With an election …
- Opinion: Weaponizing Faith – The Cold War Roots of Central Asia’s Security Dilemma 23 September 2026 11 h 14 min Times of Central Asia Central Asia’s contemporary security dilemma is partly rooted in Cold War strategies that transformed Muslim identity into a factor of geopolitical competition. Washington viewed Soviet Central Asia’s Muslim populations as a potential pressure point …
- How France handles its secularism as it prepares for a papal visit 23 September 2026 11 h 12 min Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn A four-day visit by Pope Leo XIV beginning on Friday that will feature large public gatherings, popemobile parades and an …
- Caves, a tiger hunt and psalms: Five must-sees at ACM’s Dunhuang show 23 September 2026 11 h 00 min The Straits Times SINGAPORE – The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is staging South-east Asia’s largest show of treasures from China’s Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, And the Silk Road features four three-dimensional cave …
- ACM brings China UNESCO site Mogao Caves and 13m-long reclining Buddha to S’pore 23 September 2026 11 h 00 min The Straits Times DUNHUANG – On the lawn of the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), a 6m inflatable jostles for height with nearby trees. This illuminated cartoon figure with a cherubic smile, draped in a gravity-defying sash, is an avatar of the apsaras, the “cheerleaders” …
- Shivpal Yadav accuses BJP of trying to turn 2027 UP polls into 'Hindu-Muslim contest' 23 September 2026 10 h 42 min The Pioneer Samajwadi Party general secretary Shivpal Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the BJP wants to turn the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election into a Hindu-Muslim contest, saying his party would instead keep its focus on development and social justice. Speaking …
- Hindus call on world religions to unite to set moral & ethical boundaries for AI 23 September 2026 10 h 28 min The Gilmer Mirror - Texas Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has issued an urgent call to leaders of the world’s diverse religious traditions to form a united front to develop a unified comprehensive framework of moral and ethical boundaries for rapidly advancing and seemingly unpredictable …
- Non-Practicing Whites and Non-Practicing Christians 23 September 2026 10 h 10 min Crisis Magazine In the wake of the Lindsay Clancy trial, when it transpired the only juror who wanted to convict the defendant for murdering her own children was black, many commentators were shocked. As it is an innately “progressive” thing to murder one’s own children …
- Abdul El-Sayed Called on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood To 'Purge the Media and Police' Shortly Before Islamic Government Arrested Reporters for 'Insulting Islam' 23 September 2026 9 h 45 min The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed demanded in 2012 that the repressive Muslim Brotherhood "purge" media and police in Egypt after the radical Islamic group seized control of the country. A brutal religious crackdown on the press was soon …
- Delhi Court seeks police ATR on complaint against Sanjay Azad 23 September 2026 9 h 21 min Awaz The Voice New Delhi Patiala House Court on Wednesday issued notice to Delhi Police and sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) on a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor girl. The complaint, filed by Amita Sachdeva, seeks registration …
- When Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel, the Muslim world will never be the same 23 September 2026 9 h 02 min Ynet The most consequential Arab-Israeli peace agreement may not change Israel's formal borders at all. It could change how regional political actors define Israel. Egypt made peace with Israel decades ago. Jordan followed shortly after. The United Arab …
- 4.5 Lakh Hindu Girls Eloped With Muslim Men After Garba, Gave Birth To 9 Lakh Children Every Year, Claims BJP’s Usha Thakur 23 September 2026 9 h 01 min News X 135 Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Usha Thakur’s remark on Muslims’ entry into a Garba pandal has gone viral. Her statement came ahead of Navratri, as she has called for restrictions on non-Hindus attending Garba events. She also mentioned that every year around 4 …
- Patiala House Court Seeks Action Taken Report From Delhi Police Against Sanjay Azad Over Derogatory Remarks Against Hindu Deities 23 September 2026 9 h 01 min News X 114 The Patiala House Court has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Delhi Police on a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Sanjay Azad and his minor daughter Nishu Azad over alleged derogatory social media posts regarding Hindu deities …
- Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings 23 September 2026 8 h 35 min Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday for helping to organise the 2019 Easter bombings on churches and hotels that …
- The Uniform Civil Code: A Threat To Diversity In The Guise Of Equality? 23 September 2026 8 h 29 min Kashmir Reader It is a profound irony to attempt to force uniformity upon a nation whose global identity is anchored in its unparalleled diversity—a combination of cultures, languages, tribes and religions whose existence is not a weakness to be cured but a beauty to be …
- J&K: 21.8 lakh books screened, 4,812 withdrew from college libraries since July, says government 23 September 2026 8 h 27 min Scroll.in The Jammu and Kashmir government told the Assembly on Tuesday that it had screened about 21.8 lakh books and withdrawn 4,812 of them from the libraries of state-run and private colleges in the Union Territory since July, The Hindu reported. More than 12.4 …
- South Asian Nations’ Struggle Against Demands For Internal Autonomy – Analysis 23 September 2026 7 h 49 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: The author says post-1940s South Asian elites kept colonial centralism while identity movements demanded new subunits; India bent first after partition and Potti Sriramulu’s 1952 fast, integrating most princely states and growing to 28 …
- More Than 100 UK Mosques Open Doors for 11th ‘Visit My Mosque’ Initiative 23 September 2026 7 h 42 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/More Than 100 UK Mosques Open Doors for 11th ‘Visit My Mosque’ Initiative Islam World September 23, 2026 0 0 1 minute read More Than 100 UK Mosques Open Doors for 11th ‘Visit My Mosque’ Initiative —————————————– Organized …
- Uzbekistan: Shia Muslim’s Trial Begins For Religious Songs On Telegram Channel – Analysis 23 September 2026 7 h 25 min Eurasia Review By Mushfig Bayram Key Takeaways: Forum 18 reports 22-year-old Shia Muslim Sunnatillo Akparov is on trial in Samarkand from Aug. 25 under Article 244-1 for a Telegram channel of marthiyas; state “experts” said the laments promoted unspecified “ideological …
- BJP wants to turn 2027 UP polls into Hindu-Muslim contest: Shivpal Yadav 23 September 2026 7 h 08 min The Economic Times Mau: Samajwadi Party general secretary Shivpal Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the BJP wants to turn the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election into a Hindu-Muslim contest, and said his party would instead focus on development and social justice. Speaking to …
- Sabha asks SABC board to investigate alleged marginalisation of religious programming 23 September 2026 6 h 47 min IOL The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) says the public broadcaster has failed to provide timely and meaningful Hindu programming. The SABC calls the omission of Kavady coverage a scheduling oversight and says it is reviewing its faith-based offering …