Religion in the Daily News
- Al-Aqsa burned 57 years ago today but the threat is far from gone 21 August 2026 20 h 21 min 5Pillars It’s now 57 years since an arson attack devastated Al-Aqsa Mosque. On this date, 5Pillars’ Robert Carter expresses fresh fears for Islam’s third holiest site as genocidal Zionist extremists have grown more emboldened than ever before amid Western …
- Putin wants to be seen as a religious crusader. But his holy war is stalling 21 August 2026 20 h 14 min The i paper The fortuitous – some would say suspicious – unearthing last week of the tomb of Dmitry Donskoi, a fourteenth-century Grand Prince of Moscow, is a reminder not only of a long tradition of the handy “discovery” of relics at useful moments, but also of …
- Area religious listings for the week of Aug. 23 21 August 2026 20 h 13 min Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont BELLOWS FALLS First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls at 9 Church Street offers worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. In Matthew 6:1–6, Jesus reminds us that faith is not about impressing others or being noticed for the good …
- Four new ministers, two state ministers sworn in 21 August 2026 19 h 58 min Views Bangladesh Four new members have been added to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. New President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir administered their oaths at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban on Friday, August 21, evening. The four who took oath are: BNP …
- Chinese Commies Now Targeting Even State-Approved Catholic Churches 21 August 2026 19 h 19 min PJ Media - Virginia The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), not content with harassing, arresting, and raiding underground Catholic communities, is now going after even those Catholic-identifying churches in Shanghai which have compromised with the state and received previous …
- Kangana Ranaut hits back at Sharmila Tagore over ‘Vande Mataram’ remarks: “How can you reduce such a great piece of art to mere religious practice” 21 August 2026 18 h 40 min Bollywood Hungama en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Kangana Ranaut hits back at Sharmila Tagore over ‘Vande Mataram’ remarks: “How can you reduce such a great piece of art to mere religious practice” The actress- …
- Appeals court upholds ban on ICE at some churches in Pa. and other states 21 August 2026 17 h 27 min Mon Valley Independent - Pennsylvania By William J. Ford, Pennsylvania Capital-Star August 19, 2026 A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld an injunction that bars Department of Homeland Security agents from conducting immigration enforcement “at or near” more than 1,400 houses of worship …
- ‘America, we have lost this city’: Christian pastor erupts on Muslim town council over pro-Islam bias, Sharia 21 August 2026 17 h 07 min WorldNetDaily Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud of Dearborn, Michigan Dearborn, Michigan, has a massive Muslim population. Members of that community, like other groups that have come to America, brought their own agenda, ideologies, beliefs, politics, economy and religion. But …
- Latest satellite images confirm China’s continuing assault on Larung Gar Buddhist learning centre in Tibet 21 August 2026 17 h 06 min Tibetan Review (TibetanReview.net, Aug20’26) – Latest satellite images are stated to confirm reports that China has been carrying out large-scale demolitions at the famed – and the world’s largest Buddhist learning centre – located in a Tibetan County and prefecture in …
- Christians Say Their Churches are Speaking Out Against Abortion More Often 21 August 2026 16 h 40 min LifeNews Nearly 50% of American churchgoers say that they are unsure of their clergy’s political affiliation. But, when attendees hear ministers, priests, or clergy members speak out on topics that are considered political, they report that they tend to hear …
- 135+ Hindu American Organizations Unite for "Universal Oneness Day" in New York, Featuring RSS Chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat 21 August 2026 16 h 37 min EIN Presswire AHEAD Forum-led gathering reimagines Raksha Bandhan as a call for unity across communities, nations and humanity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NEW YORK — More than 135 Hindu American organizations from across …
- RELIGIOUS ROOTS OF AMERICAN FREEDOMS 21 August 2026 16 h 19 min Catholic League - New York The role that the Catholic Church has played historically in securing freedom is not well appreciated. Whether due to ignorance or bias, we need to set the record straight, especially now that we have celebrated America’s 250th anniversary. CNN commentator …
- UP seeks Japan gateway to drive Buddhist tourism 21 August 2026 16 h 12 min ETGovernment Singh said Uttar Pradesh’s approach to Buddhist tourism had changed significantly in recent years, moving beyond individual monuments towards a more integrated visitor experience.Uttar Pradesh is looking to take its growing Buddhist tourism ecosystem to a …
- Roberto Carlos denies reports of converting to Islam 21 August 2026 14 h 17 min Daily Pakistan BRASILIA – Brazilian and Real Madrid football legend Roberto Carlos has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in various media outlets claiming that he has converted to Islam. According to Arab media, the 53-year-old former Brazilian star …
- Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset: Kangana slams Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram take 21 August 2026 12 h 52 min India Today Actor Kangana Ranaut on Thursday reacted strongly to veteran actor Sharmila Tagore's recent remarks on the rendition of Vande Mataram, asking her to "come out of the Hindu-Muslim mindset'. Tagore, 81, suggested that only the first two stanzas …
- Kangana Ranaut calls out 'Hindu-Muslim mindset' after Sharmila Tagore questions 'Vande Mataram' 21 August 2026 12 h 35 min EasternEye Highlights Kangana Ranaut has responded to Sharmila Tagore's comments on Vande Mataram. Tagore said some sections of the song may not align with the beliefs of people who believe in one God. Kangana defended the song's imagery as poetry and urged …
- Swiss national faces prison time for online hate speech against Hindu customs 21 August 2026 12 h 29 min IOL Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …
- How diaspora parents can make festivals meaningful for children: A Practical Guide for USand UK Hindu Families 21 August 2026 12 h 26 min The Times of India Some of the hardest festival moments in diaspora homes are not dramatic ones. They are ordinary. The aarti begins after a long workday. The child is hungry. The apartment is small. The temple is 40 minutes away and has scheduled its main celebration for …
- Religion Briefs: Upcoming events at Star of Bethlehem, Berean and Freeman churches 21 August 2026 11 h 55 min The Advocate - Louisiana Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate its Men’s and Women’s Day at 10 a.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Keysha Dominick Richard of Promised Land Baptist Church. The theme is “Brothers and Sisters …
- China tightens curbs on Catholic religious activities in Shanghai, Beijing 21 August 2026 11 h 42 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Beijing [China], August 21 (ANI): Catholics in Shanghai have reported that the Chinese regime has intensified restrictions on religious activities over the past year, with measures affecting the sale of Bibles and other religious literature, pilgrimages, …
- There's One Celebrity Who Won't Return to Bill Maher's Show Because of Their Clash on Islam 21 August 2026 11 h 30 min Townhall I remember this episode. In 2014, Ben Affleck was appalled by Bill Maher and Sam Harris’ take on Islam. The other guests were The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof and former RNC Chair Michael Steele. They, too, were not really jiving with the idea that …
- Mahama warns against threats to Ghana’s religious tolerance 21 August 2026 10 h 53 min Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Felix Cofie President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned religious leaders against comments and actions that could undermine Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the opening of the 32nd Biennial …
- Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Mocking Hindu Nyepi Ritual 21 August 2026 10 h 34 min Indonesia Expat A 26-year-old Swiss tourist with initials LAZ has been sentenced to one year in prison by the panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court on Thursday, the 20th of August, after leaving his villa during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, back in March and …
- Swiss tourist jailed in Indonesia for insulting Hindu holiday 21 August 2026 9 h 50 min IOL Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …
- Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor 21 August 2026 9 h 34 min Channel News Asia JOHOR BAHRU: A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 (US$1,733) by a Johor court on Friday (Aug 21) - after pleading guilty to insulting Islam during a visit to the Malaysian state. Mohamed Anim Atam, a Singaporean …
- Pastor unleashes on Dearborn as religious tensions erupt at city council meeting: ‘Enough is enough’ 21 August 2026 9 h 28 min New York Post What started as a regularly scheduled town hall in Dearborn, Michigan, erupted into a flashpoint over the influence of Muslim culture in American civic life Tuesday as the pastor of a local church accused the town of operating under Sharia law. “America, …
- Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings 21 August 2026 9 h 22 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. The maintenance and repair of historic churches has become an issue of …
- Brazil legend Roberto Carlos denies converting to Islam after marrying Moroccan wife 21 August 2026 8 h 51 min Legit News Roberto Carlos addressed widespread reports claiming he converted to Islam following his 2026 marriage to Moroccan football agent Souhaila El Tahiri The rumours spread after Turkish media and a lawmaker claimed Carlos recited the shahada before a sheikh in …
- Vande Mataram row: Kangana Ranaut slams Sharmila Tagore, says ‘come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’ 21 August 2026 8 h 35 min India Blooms Mumbai/IBNS: Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut has criticised Bollywood veteran Sharmila Tagore over her recent remarks on the rendition of the National Song Vande Mataram, urging her to move beyond the "Hindu-Muslim mindset". What did Sharmila Tagore …
- Kangana Ranaut Slams Sharmila Tagore Over Vande Mataram Remarks: ‘Come Out Of Hindu-Muslim Mindset’ 21 August 2026 8 h 07 min Outlook India Tagore said, “My point of view is that there are many religious people who believe in one single God, not many Gods.” She added that the references to “Vande Kali, Vande Durga” could make the full song difficult for some communities. For that reason, she …
- 3,000 Pastors Raise Religious Freedom Concerns in South Korea, Seek Fair Trial for 95-Year-Old Leader 21 August 2026 8 h 02 min Front Page Africa MONROVIA, — About 3,000 pastors from around the world have joined calls for religious freedom and judicial due process in South Korea, with international Christian leaders urging authorities to ensure a fair trial for 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee …
- Nepal needs Hindu reform movements, not Hindu Rashtra debates 21 August 2026 7 h 49 min Setopati Nepali society has become visibly more religious than the generation before, and there is enormous interest among the public for reconnecting with spiritual practices, astrology, temple visits, tantric practices, spirituality-based podcasts, Vedic …
- Singaporean man gets 14 days’ jail, fined $2.2k for insulting Islam in JB 21 August 2026 7 h 45 min The Straits Times JOHOR BAHRU - A Singaporean security guard has been sentenced to 14 days’ jail and fined RM7,000 (S$2,200) after pleading guilty to insulting Islam in a Johor court. The accused, Mohamed Anim Atam, 56, was given the sentence on Aug 21 after pleading guilty …
- Based on religious liberty doctrine, court rules in favor of Gateway Church in defamation case 21 August 2026 7 h 43 min Hanford Sentinel - California DALLAS — A Texas court has ruled in favor of Gateway Church in a defamation case brought against the church and its former pastor Robert Morris by Cindy Clemishire, the woman who accused Morris of sexually abusing her as a child in the 1980s. Morris …
- Hindu man weds Muslim trans woman in Dhaka temple. Bangladesh can’t pick what to fume over 21 August 2026 7 h 23 min The Print Kolkata: Bangladesh’s national temple has come under the spotlight after it, perhaps unwittingly, hosted a marriage between a man and a transgender woman, setting off a fierce debate over LGBTQ rights or the lack thereof in the country. If that wasn’t …
- The Hindu Temple, Dubai Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification – A Global Milestone in Information Security 21 August 2026 6 h 47 min Mangalorean The Hindu Temple, Dubai Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification – A Global Milestone in Information Security DUBAI, UAE: The Hindu Temple, Dubai, has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard …
- Singaporean Security Guard Jailed 14 Days, Fined RM7,000 For Insulting Islam 21 August 2026 6 h 30 min Bernama JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- A Singaporean security guard was sentenced to 14 days in prison and fined RM7,000 (three months' jail in default) by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to insulting Islam last month. Magistrate …
- Singaporean gets 14 days’ prison, RM7,000 fine for insulting Islam 21 August 2026 6 h 20 min Free Malaysia Today Deputy public prosecutor Eizlan Azhar urged the court to impose an appropriate sentence on Anim Atam, saying the case had been widely shared on social media and involved religion. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean security guard was sentenced to …
- Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram remark: 'Please come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset' 21 August 2026 6 h 15 min India TV News Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked attention online after responding to veteran actress Sharmila Tagore's recent comments on 'Vande Mataram'. In her Instagram Stories, Kangana said the national song should not be interpreted solely …
- ‘Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’: Kangana Ranaut says Sharmila Tagore’s view of ‘Vande Mataram’ is ‘limiting and contrived’ 21 August 2026 6 h 12 min The Statesman (India) Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has entered the debate over ‘Vande Mataram’ after veteran actor Sharmila Tagore recently shared her reservations about parts of the National Song. Tagore recently spoke about the ongoing discussion around ‘Vande Mataram’ and …