Religion in the Daily News
- LifeWise seeks religious exemption from Ohio SUPCO in employee dispute 24 June 2025 10 h 20 min The Daily Record - Ohio LifeWise, which ministers the Bible to public school students during release time, claims religious exemption from a workplace retaliation investigation by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Former LifeWise employee Rachel Snell alleges the organization …
- Why every Hindu home keeps a Tulsi plant: Spiritual reasons 24 June 2025 10 h 08 min News9 Live Spirituality News Tulsi is more than a plant in Hindu homes — it’s a sacred guardian linked to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. From daily rituals to ancestral offerings, discover why generations have revered Tulsi as a bringer of peace, purity, and …
- Jesus, the Moral Stranger 24 June 2025 9 h 14 min Baptist News Global Theologian Miroslav Volf writes, “I’ve come to believe … that the Christ of the Gospels has become a moral stranger to us.” He adds, “If you read the Gospels, the things that profoundly mattered to Christ, they marginally matter to most evangelical …
- Four held for religious conversion in Prayagraj 24 June 2025 8 h 14 min Hindustan Times Four people allegedly involved in religious conversion at a Satsang held at Prayagraj’s Nevada village on Sunday were arrested and sent to jail on Monday, police said. The incident occurred at Prayagraj’s Nevada village on June 22. (For Representation) The …
- Kelowna won't hear delegation asking for review religious tax exemptions 24 June 2025 3 h 53 min iNFOnews FILE PHOTO Image Credit: PEXELS June 23, 2025 - 6:00 PM A group has been pushing the City of Kelowna to question its policy on religious tax exemptions, and the city isn’t listening. Kelowna Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists Association, along with …
- Religious, immigrant groups sue Tennessee over law on ‘harboring’ immigrants 24 June 2025 1 h 11 min WPLN - Tennessee Marianna BacallaoWPLN NewsDemonstrators opposing HB 793, which would've allowed schools to deny students based on immigration status. A group of religious leaders and immigrant advocates is suing to block a new Tennessee law that would impose criminal …
- Ngāti Pāoa Health Service Condemns Hate-Fuelled Actions At Destiny Church Protest 24 June 2025 0 h 38 min Scoop Ngāti Pāoa Health and social service, E Tipu E Rea (soon to be Ki Tua o Matariki) has publicly condemned the hate- fuelled actions at a recent Destiny Church protest. Over the weekend, on Saturday 21 June, disturbing scenes unfolded during a protest led by …
- The Treatment of Widows In Islam 24 June 2025 0 h 31 min The Review of Religions © Shutterstock Nila Ahmad, USA Today marks International Widow’s Day, ratified by the United Nations to bring attention to the difficulties many widows and their families face, even in the current era. In many cultures and societies, widows are faced with …
- Volta regional minister urges churches and religious leaders to embrace farming 23 June 2025 22 h 03 min Joy FM The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has made a passionate appeal to churches, religious bodies, and institutions across the region to prioritise farming as a tool for economic transformation and youth empowerment. He made the call during a courtesy …
- Orthodox churches file suit over WA law also being challenged by that state’s Catholic bishops 23 June 2025 21 h 23 min OSV News (OSV News) — A group of Orthodox churches filed a federal lawsuit over a new law in Washington state requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect without exceptions for clergy-penitent privilege that is also being challenged by that state’s Catholic …
- Dalai Lama Expected to Make Announcement on Succession Ahead of 90th Birthday Celebration 23 June 2025 15 h 39 min Buddhistdoor Global The Dalai Lama smiles at the members of the audience inside the main Tibetan temple in Dharamsala as a long-life prayers ceremony draws to a close on 4 June. Photo by Tenzin Choejor. From dalailama.com His Holiness the Dalai Lama is widely expected to make …
- Attack on Christians in India’s Odisha state blamed on Hindu nationalists 23 June 2025 14 h 06 min Crux Now MUMBAI, India – A mob of Hindu nationalists attacked a group of Protestant Christians in an Odisha village on Saturday for resisting alleged pressure to convert to Hinduism, leaving eight injured, Christian leaders said on Sunday. The injured, attacked …
- Wolves in a sheep’s skin, American Evangelist churches masqu... 23 June 2025 14 h 02 min Modern Ghana On Friday, 16 May 2025, Family Watch International and its partners gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a week-long conference themed “the Pan-African Conference on Family Values” Family Watch International is a US Christian conservative organisation led by …
- Raftaar SLAMS Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis for “Mocking” Hindu deity in ‘True Blue’ song, urges fans to report the music video 23 June 2025 14 h 02 min Bollywood Hungama en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Raftaar SLAMS Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis for “Mocking” Hindu deity in ‘True Blue’ song, urges fans to report the music video Indian rapper Raftaar has called …
- Harmon’s Histories: Missoula churches fretted over attendance in 1890s 23 June 2025 13 h 46 min The Missoula Current - Montana By Jim Harmon According to the Pew Research Center (Feb. 26, 2025), “only one-third of U.S. adults say they attend religious services in person at least once a month, including 25% who report going at least once per week.” The report added, though, that …
- Assam Cracks Down on ‘Anti-Hindu’ Voices After Pahalgam Terror Attack; 97 Arrested Including AIUDF MLA 23 June 2025 12 h 03 min The Statesman (India) In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed 26 lives and left several others injured on April 22, the Assam government has launched a sweeping crackdown on what it terms “anti-national” and “anti-Hindu” activities …
- Is the Future Islam? 23 June 2025 11 h 45 min The Patriot Post A recently released report from the Pew Research Center found that, from 2010 to 2020, Islam was the fastest-growing religion in the world, increasing by 347 million adherents over the decade. While the report noted that Christianity remains the largest …
- Presidential religious liberty commission convenes first meeting 23 June 2025 10 h 46 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By CP StaffMonday, June 23, 2025 The first meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission, a project of the United States Department of Justice, held at the Museum of the Bible on June 16, 2025. | Screengrab/YouTube/The Justice DepartmentThe biggest …
- `This is not art`: Tommy Genesis accused of mocking Hindu culture in music video 23 June 2025 9 h 44 min Mid Day Mumbai Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis faces backlash for cultural appropriation in her True Blue video, where she appears styled like Goddess Kali while performing erotic movements. Netizens slammed the look as disrespectful to Hindu religious sentiments Picture …
- Advocate Sanjeev Punalekar, National Secretary of the Hindu Vidhidnya Parishad, Honoured with the ‘Sanatan Dharmashri’ Award 23 June 2025 9 h 02 min Sanatan Prabhat While honoring Advocate Sanjeev Punhalekar (on the right) with the ‘Sanatan Dharmshree’ award, Satguru Anuradha Wadekar. Mumbai – Advocate Sanjeev Punalekar, the National Secretary of the Hindu Vidhidnya Parishad, was honoured with the ‘Sanatan Dharmashri’ …
- Undermining religious freedom: Proffering ‘integral humanism’ as a right wing defence 23 June 2025 8 h 12 min Sabrang India During the past four decades India has witnessed the rising intimidation and targeting of religious minorities. After the demolition of the Babri mosque the country witnessed unprecedented violence in Mumbai leading to the loss of nearly one thousand lives …
- Churches now den of robbers – Pastor Giwa 23 June 2025 7 h 58 min Daily Post Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has accused religious leaders of turning the church into a “den of robbers.” Pastor Giwa said religious leaders have opt for prosperity messages instead of making the church a house of …
- Multiple churches in Syria attacked by terrorists; at least 20 dead, dozens wounded 23 June 2025 6 h 52 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By All Arab NewsMonday, June 23, 2025 Christian Syrians lift crosses as they rally in the Duweilaah area of Damascus on Dec. 24, 2024, to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria. | Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty ImagesA brutal …
- Ludhiana: Animal remains at religious site ignite protests in Samrala 23 June 2025 6 h 40 min Hindustan Times Tensions ran high in Baghaur village near Samrala after a disturbing incident involving alleged sacrilege surfaced on Sunday. The discovery of an animal’s severed head beneath a tree and flesh pieces placed at a religious site led to outrage among local …
- Act Of Deep Sacrilege: B'desh Human Rights Body For Minorities Condemns Vandalism Of Hindu Temples 23 June 2025 6 h 39 min MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, June 23 (IANS) The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) on Monday highlighted "a horrifying act meant to terrorize the Hindu minority community" in the country, in which miscreants vandalised a Mahastri …
- "Don't try to provoke us" Pawan Kalyan call for Hindu unity at Murugan Conference 23 June 2025 4 h 01 min India Today Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a strong statement during his address at the Murugan Conference in Madurai, warning those who, in his view, "mock or provoke" Hindu beliefs, particularly devotees of Lord Murugan. His …
- Police minister condemns ‘vile’ Destiny Church protest, religious groups targeted call for action 23 June 2025 2 h 37 min Newstalk ZB Police Minister Mark Mitchell says Destiny Church’s “vile rhetoric and behaviour” is not welcome in New Zealand and has condemned both the protest and the use of culturally significant and sacred weapons for hate. It comes as religious groups targeted in a …
- Plateau crisis not religious but political – General Rogers (rtd) 23 June 2025 1 h 51 min Daily Trust For over two decades, Plateau State has grappled with ethno-religious violence that has claimed hundreds of lives and destroyed property. Several panels set up by successive governments to address the conflict have failed to achieve lasting peace. In a …
- Dalai Lama to make announcement about his reincarnation during upcoming Tibetan Religious Conference 22 June 2025 21 h 51 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): The Tibetan Buddhist leaders will attend the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference from July 2-4 in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is expected to …
- Multiple churches in Syria attacked by terrorists, including those in Damascus — at least 20 dead, dozens wounded, and numbers are climbing 22 June 2025 20 h 38 min All Israel News A BRUTAL TERRORIST ATTACK took place on Sunday around 5 p.m. local time at Mar Elias Church in the Douweila neighborhood of Damascus. The attacker began shooting at people and then blew himself up inside the church. As of 10 p.m. local time, at least 20 …
- Hurt Hindu sentiments! Row on woman rapper's new music video 22 June 2025 19 h 58 min Madhyamam Offbeat: A new row has emerged following the release of a new music video by Indian-origin rapper Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, in which she allegedly dressed like a Hindu goddess and used a Christian cross in a disrespectful way, News 18 reported. The rapper, …
- Father, son detained over ‘hurting religious sentiments’ 22 June 2025 19 h 55 min Daily Star A barber and his son were detained by police after some locals accused them of hurting religious sentiments in Lalmonirhat town today. According to police and locals, a mob gathered in front of their shop in Goshala Bazar area around 2:30pm after hearing …
- Pseudo-secularists disrespecting only Hindu Gods, culture: Pawan Kalyan 22 June 2025 19 h 51 min The Hindu Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday hit out at “pseudo-secularists” who, he alleged, were “disrespecting” only Hindu Gods and Hindu culture. Participating in the Muruga Bhaktargal (devotees) conference organised by the Hindu Munnani …
- Meet Pakistan's richest Hindu, no match for Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, his net worth is Rs..., business is... 22 June 2025 18 h 19 min India.com Home Business Meet Pakistan’s richest Hindu, no match for Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, his net worth is Rs…, business is… Deepak Perwani, a famous fashion designer and actor, is considered the richest Hindu in Pakistan. Deepak Perwani (File) Pakistan’s …
- World News | Dalai Lama to Make Announcement About His Reincarnation During Upcoming Tibetan Religious Conference 22 June 2025 17 h 32 min Latestly Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): The Tibetan Buddhist leaders will attend the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference from July 2-4 in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is expected to …
- 'Cheap' ploy to get attention? Rapper Tommy Genesis' new music video 'True Blue' kicks up a storm, labelled 'offensive' by religious groups 22 June 2025 16 h 09 min The Week A music video released by Indian-origin rapper 'Tommy Genesis' has kicked up a storm online. Titled 'True Blue', the music video depicts the Canadian citizen, who calls herself a "fetish rapper", painted in blue (associated with …
- New report suggests opening churches to the masses as attendance dwindles 22 June 2025 10 h 12 min The Squamish Chief When Rev. Kevin George first arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral, congregants accused him of coming to rip out the pews. "I was like, 'OK, everybody take a breath. When Rev. Kevin George first arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral, congregants …
- Churches play 'significant but often overlooked role' in helping refugees to integrate - report 22 June 2025 8 h 35 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Churches are playing a "significant but often overlooked role" in integrating refugees and asylum seekers into British society, a new report from Theos has said. The report calls for the development of a national …
- What is the significance of Fridays and Jumah prayers in Islam? 22 June 2025 7 h 47 min The Victoria Advocate - Texas Muslims believe the Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Gabriel over 23 years, and it's regarded as the direct speech of God. Provided photo/Wenatchee Valley Islamic Center In many parts of the world, Friday may simply mark …
- Rapper Tommy Genesis sparks outrage for video mocking Hindu, Christian symbols 22 June 2025 7 h 43 min Daijiworld News Daijiworld Media Network – Vancouver Vancouver, Jun 22: Indian-origin rapper Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, known by her stage name Tommy Genesis, has landed in controversy after her latest music video True Blue sparked outrage for allegedly hurting religious …