Religion in the Daily News
- Netflix Won’t Be Faithfully Adapting the Last ‘Narnia’ Book Any Time Soon: The Islamic-Seeming Villains Stage a Religious Takeover – Sound Familiar? 21 September 2026 14 h 45 min The Gateway Pundit After an entire spring and summer of what could charitably called “Odysseymaxxing” — offering hot takes on a movie nobody had really seen from a director who definitely made what could be called some curious decisions in casting and interpreting ancient …
- Former residents allege abuse at Cape Cod religious community 21 September 2026 14 h 39 min CAI - Massachusetts On a warm day in August, Bonnie Zampino spoke to a small crowd gathered on the Orleans Village Green detailing what she says was abuse she suffered at a nearby religious community. The 57-year-old woman had traveled from West Virginia to tell her story — …
- A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people 21 September 2026 14 h 22 min The Conversation The federal government of Somalia was established in 2013 after years of peace and reconciliation talks, held in the context of a famine in 2011 and the rise of militant Islam in the form of al-Shabaab. It was the first permanent central government in …
- The Spiritual Journey of Catholic Writer Andrew Likoudis 21 September 2026 14 h 11 min Patheos When Catholic writers send their replies back to the interview questions for my Meet the Writer series, sometimes the answers they give are few in words. Some have a lot more to say and thus give deeper answers to my questions. My fellow blogger at Patheos …
- Dominican Sisters engage in intercultural dialogue in Buryatia 21 September 2026 14 h 03 min Vatican News Buryatia is the heart of Siberian Asia and a land of extreme contrasts: forty-degree frosts coexist with the warmth and hospitality of local residents, while Buddhist monasteries and shamanic places of worship stand alongside Christian churches. In this …
- Representatives of Albanian-Udi religious community visit Ganjasar Monastery Complex - 21 September 2026 13 h 51 min APA Representatives of the Albanian-Udi Religious Community of Azerbaijan have visited the Ganjasar Monastery Complex, located in Vangli village of Aghdara district, APA's Karabakh bureau reports. During the visit, religious rituals were performed, prayers …
- Royal Alexander: Sharia Law Antithetical to American Law, Culture, History 21 September 2026 13 h 33 min Minden Press Herald - Louisiana 4 I have been asked about the perceived rise of Sharia law in the U.S. I wanted to address that issue and do so here. Could Sharia law take hold in the U.S.? The short answer is—if America is eternally vigilant in protection of our Constitution—”no.” Let …
- Inside the New Psychedelic Awakening 21 September 2026 13 h 23 min Rolling Stone W hen Wyatt went to Mexico in 2018, he was in search of a miracle. Thirty-five years old, married with two kids, he worked at his grandfather’s business in Pittsburgh selling heating equipment. But secretly, he was battling a gnarly, decades-long drug …
- Delhi Police dismiss conversion claims at Janakpuri Christian prayer meeting 21 September 2026 13 h 21 min Muslim Mirror A routine Sunday Christian prayer gathering at the Hyatt Centric hotel in Janakpuri, Delhi, on September 20 was disrupted by a group alleging that mass religious conversion of Hindus was underway at the venue. https://www.instagram.com/reel…
- How Apathy Toward Others Fuels Division 21 September 2026 13 h 03 min Religion Unplugged (OPINION) Let’s begin with a self-written epigram: “A prism separates light and creates beauty. An -ism separates people from their kindness and creates division.” Not all -isms intend to create toxic division. Still, it happens often. Other -isms …
- Strengthen gender justice & secular legal frameworks, No To ‘Uniform Control Code’ in garb of UCC: ALIFA 21 September 2026 12 h 56 min Sabrang India The All-India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA) unequivocally has rejected the state-level Uniform Civil Codes (UCCs) that are being enacted or proposed by the BJP-led far right state governments, without adequate, transparent and inclusive consultations with …
- What Happened to Britain? 21 September 2026 12 h 56 min Visegrad 24 Former British Army Major and conflict researcher Andrew Fox has warned that sectarian voting, poorly managed immigration and the growth of parallel communities are placing increasing pressure on Britain’s national cohesion. Speaking to Visegrád24 founder …
- WATCH | Victor Pillay remembered as a visionary who served others 21 September 2026 12 h 21 min Witness Family, friends, political leaders and community members paid tribute to Victor Pillay, a religious leader, businessman, social activist and community servant, at his funeral in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, describing him as a visionary who dedicated much …
- BJP allows Muslims to attend Mumbai garba event but conditions apply 21 September 2026 11 h 47 min India Today Muslims can attend this year's biggest Garba event in Mumbai's Borivali, but BJP leaders have laid down conditions for their entry, including wearing a tilak and following Hindu rituals. The event organiser has also announced Aadhaar-based entry …
- Bangladesh: Another Hindu temple targeted — Goddess Kali idol and several religious artefacts stolen 21 September 2026 11 h 45 min The Hans India Dhaka: As concerns mount over the safety of places of worship for Hindus in Bangladesh, a Goddess Kali idol along with several ornaments and religious artefacts were stolen from the Uttar Kalibari Temple in Faridpur city, local media reported on Monday, …
- Delhi pushes robotic elephants at religious events after PETA India intervention 21 September 2026 11 h 36 min The Assam Tribune New Delhi, Sept 21: The Delhi Forest Department has advised religious institutions, temple committees and event organisers to use mechanical (robotic) elephants instead of live elephants during religious ceremonies and festivals, citing animal welfare and …
- Mecca Grand Mosque Muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani is dead 21 September 2026 11 h 25 min Legit News Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, one of 24 principal muezzins at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, died on Monday, September 21 News of Sheikh Al-Madani's death spread across social media, with a hashtag bearing his name trending among followers of the call to …
- Stewart: Micah Beckwith says GOP's future is all about Christianity 21 September 2026 10 h 59 min The Herald Times - Indiana Sept. 21, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith says Muslims can worship in Indiana, but Islam has no business shaping government. He calls it less a religion than a political and military ideology akin to Chinese communism. He continued his …
- Mumbai Garba Row: Tilak, Faith in Sanatan Dharam, Aadhaar Checks Mandate For Muslims to Enter, Says BJP MLA 21 September 2026 10 h 26 min Mumbai Live A Garba event planned in Mumbai’s Borivali area has sparked controversy after BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay said Muslim attendees would be required to follow certain religious conditions to enter the venue. The remarks have come amid a wider debate in …
- Udit Raj Backs Italy's School Veil Ban, Says It Is Their Society, Their Education System 21 September 2026 10 h 21 min MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj, reacting to Italy's proposed ban on burqas and niqabs in schools, said on Monday that it is their society and their education system. He also said that he believes religious knowledge …
- 3 churches important for world Christians in Karabakh 21 September 2026 10 h 10 min Modern.az Rizvan Huseynov, director of the Caucasus History Center, spoke about the Christian heritage of Caucasian Albania and ancient religious monuments in Karabakh. Modern.az reports that, according to R. Huseynov, Karabakh is a territory with an important …
- Is U.S. Christianity Headed Toward Minority Status? 21 September 2026 9 h 45 min The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia America "will most likely be majority non-Christian" within the next 50 years, a professor at Johns Hopkins wrote recently in the New York Times. "Big if true," as the saying goes. A Christian decline to less than a majority would have …
- Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad 21 September 2026 9 h 31 min Fox News Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses the debate over regulating artificial intelligence in the United States on 'The Story.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! "A China without religious freedom is a China we cannot accept," …
- Sunday prayer disrupted over mass conversion claims in Delhi 21 September 2026 9 h 22 min The Siasat Daily New Delhi: A routine Sunday Christian religious gathering at Delhi’s Hyatt Centric hotel in Janakpuri on September 20 was interrupted by a group alleging that mass religious conversion of Hindus was taking place at the venue. Vichitra Veer, West Delhi …
- Comments from two near-death experiencers 21 September 2026 9 h 20 min Patheos Two sister missionaries talking with a man in Georgia. (LDS Media Library) I was able to do a teaching visit with the local full-time missionaries today, which was fun. I haven’t done it in quite a while. And I spoke via Zoom with two third-generation …
- Evangelical churches in Argentina honor police work, offer spiritual support 21 September 2026 9 h 06 min Christian Daily International ACIERA President Christian Hooft speaks to police officers during a recognition and spiritual support event held by the alliance's "Iglesia Presente" ("Church Present") program in Berisso, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on Sept. …
- Why Gaya is considered the most sacred place for Pind Daan 21 September 2026 8 h 36 min The Times of India Gaya is traditionally understood as being associated with Gayasur, and the city takes its name from him. Every year, thousands of families travel to Gaya in Bihar to perform Pind Daan (a sacred Hindu ritual) and Shraddha for their ancestors. For many …
- ‘Hindu right-wing communalism is the danger’: Hamid Ansari remarks draw BJP, Muslim cleric backlash 21 September 2026 8 h 13 min Mathrubhumi Hamid Ansari’s remarks on Hindu right-wing communalism have snowballed into a wider political row, with BJP leaders and Muslim clerics reacting sharply. Hamid Ansari. Photo: PTI Former Vice President Hamid Ansari’s remarks on Hindu right-wing communalism …
- Why is Gaya considered the most sacred place for Pind Daan? Details inside 21 September 2026 7 h 56 min The Times of India Gaya is traditionally understood as being associated with Gayasur, and the city takes its name from him. Every year, thousands of families travel to Gaya in Bihar to perform Pind Daan (a sacred Hindu ritual) and Shraddha for their ancestors. For many …
- When common sense crosses a border 21 September 2026 7 h 47 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. A Sri Lankan passport does not carry with it an exemption from the laws, customs or religious sensitivities …
- Azerbaijan security service terrorism case spans five countries – what is known so far? 21 September 2026 7 h 37 min JAMnews Azerbaijan security service operation in five countries Azerbaijan says money collected for religious ceremonies was transferred to terrorist organisations using cryptocurrency. In a statement issued on 18 September, the State Security Service (SSS) said …
- It's love jihad: Man performs daughter's funeral rights over interfaith marriage 21 September 2026 6 h 59 min India Today A man in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur performed funeral rites (pind daan) for his living daughter on September 19. He took the step after she married a Muslim man and converted to Islam. The man, identified as Sujan Dutta, along with other members of the …
- Muslims threaten to bomb immersion procession while passing in front of a mosque 21 September 2026 6 h 27 min Sanatan Prabhat Incident in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu Muslims chant Allah-hu-Akbar during the procession, Hindus respond with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' (Allah-hu-Akbar means Allah is Great) Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) – While the Ganesh idol immersion procession was …
- The War Has Changed – Lessons from the Middle East for Nigeria and the Sahel 21 September 2026 6 h 14 min Daily Trust “The insurgent has the advantage of the initiative.” — David Galula, Counterinsurgency Warfare The latest escalation in West Asia (the Middle East) is revealing something larger than the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia or the resilience of the Houthis. It …
- ‘Nepali leaders understand India better than India understands itself’ 21 September 2026 5 h 59 min OnlineKhabar Manjeev Singh Puri Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a generational change. For decades, its relationship with India was shaped by political leaders who shared deep personal, ideological and historical ties with New Delhi. That familiarity is now …
- A Successful Prophet Without Miracles Is Itself A Miracle – OpEd 21 September 2026 5 h 34 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: The book as the sign. A Reform rabbi writing as an “Islamic Jew” notes Meccans asked why Muhammad had no Moses- or Jesus-style wonders (Q 6:37, 13:7, 28:48). His reading of Q 17:59 and 29:50–51: earlier nations rejected miracles, so the Qur …
- 98% Of The 1,318 Hate Speeches Made In India In 2025 Were Against Muslims, Study Finds 21 September 2026 5 h 34 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: IHL’s 2025 count. India Hate Lab (CSOH) logged 1,318 in-person hate-speech events—about four a day, up 13% from 2024 and 97% from 2023. It says 98% targeted Muslims; 162 events also or only named Christians (up ~41%). Top tallies: Uttar …
- Meet Pakistan’s Hindu-Dominated Village Where Wealth Knows No Bounds 21 September 2026 5 h 28 min News X 55 Conversations around the lives of Hindus in Pakistan often bring out mixed opinions in India. Some describe their situation as difficult, while others point out that many communities continue to celebrate their traditions, temples and festivals with …
- The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient Traditions In Communion With Rome – Analysis 21 September 2026 5 h 28 min Eurasia Review By Victoria Cardiel Key Takeaways: Twenty-four, one communion. The Catholic Church is the Latin Church plus 23 Eastern sui iuris Churches—Alexandrian, Antiochene, Armenian, Chaldean, and Byzantine rites—in full communion with the pope. Liturgies run in …
- DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: This is exactly why the rapper who derailed Ed Sheeran's tour was WRONG to call the tragedy of Gaza a 'genocide' 21 September 2026 5 h 15 min Daily Mail Genocide: one of the most horrific words in the language. Polish-Jewish lawyer Raphael Lemkin coined it in 1944 to describe the deliberate destruction of ‘a national, ethnic, racial or religious group’. To him, it was personal: much of his own family had …