Religion in the Daily News

• One of The World’s Oldest Churches Crumbles in The Iraqi Desert 11 May 2021 4 h 18 min Al Bawaba One of the world’s oldest churches is crumbling deep in Iraq’s desert, another victim of years of conflict, government negligence and climate change in a country with a rich heritage. After Pope Francis made a historic visit to Iraq in March, many Iraqis …
• Let’s appreciate religious tolerance – Zongo Chiefs 11 May 2021 4 h 17 min Ghana MMA The National Council of Zongo Chiefs, (NCZC) the mouthpiece of all the Zongo Communities in Ghana, says Ghanaians ought to be proud and appreciate the level of religious tolerance in the country. The Council said a good appreciation of that would make the …
• Dismissal of the lawsuit against the Indianapolis archdiocese is a win for religious liberty 10 May 2021 21 h 14 min 1340 AM WBIW - Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita Monday issued the following statement regarding the dismissal of a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis involving Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, which affirms the freedom of religious schools …
• Massachusetts Church Asks Court to Toss Governor's Discriminatory Restrictions on Religious Exercise 10 May 2021 20 h 12 min Tradingcharts.com BOSTON, May 10, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- On behalf of New Life South Coast in New Bedford, Massachusetts, First Liberty Institute, the Massachusetts Family Institute, and the global law firm Jones Day, today filed a lawsuit against …
• Campaigners demand no loophole for religious groups in conversion therapy ban 10 May 2021 19 h 21 min The Independent Campaigners have urged the government to bring forward a full ban on conversion therapy in the Queen’s Speech amid fears of a loophole for religious groups. Opponents say the practise is a form of abuse and warn it that can lead to long-term physical and …
• President Trump failed to challenge India on religious freedom. Will Biden follow suit? 10 May 2021 16 h 38 min Religion News Service (Open Doors) — India, the world’s largest democracy, is quickly becoming a world leader in religious persecution. The landslide victory in 2014 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a controversial Hindu nationalist, has ushered in a wave of human rights …
• Major gun package expanding concealed carry rights in churches, buses headed to Senate for final approval 10 May 2021 13 h 31 min The Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers are looking toward getting a controversial gun bill to the governor’s desk this week as the session inches toward a close. House Bill 944 was brought to a Senate committee to hear witness testimony and hash out differences …
• President receives religious dignitaries in Hoc Mon district 10 May 2021 11 h 54 min Nhan Dan The State leader acknowledged the efforts of all religious groups to have both a “good life and beautiful religion” which have made significant contributions to promoting the development of Hoc Mon district. He also expressed his delight at knowing the …
• Laylat al-Qadr observed with religious fervor 10 May 2021 9 h 12 min Pakistan Today ISLAMABAD: The faithful on Thursday night observed Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Decree, across the globe with great religious zeal. With the setting of the sun, the faithful started gathering at mosques to offer special prayers for peace, progress, and …
• Capitalism Is A Misanthropic, Dystopian Religion 9 May 2021 23 h 43 min Scoop Capitalism is a misanthropic, dystopian religion. By "capitalism" I mean this or any other possible system wherein mass-scale human behavior is driven by the pursuit of capital. By "religion" I mean organized collective faith-based …
• Kabul bloodshed – Pakistan’s religious-politico circles needs to play role in ending violence 9 May 2021 21 h 53 min Afghanistan Times Shamim Shahid Once again, terrorists who are not only enemies of humanity but also indulging them in a worst sin by  killing innocent Muslims on the sacred name of Islam, have targeted girls students in Kabul, Afghanistan on Saturday. Over 35 teenager girl …
• The new religious crusade 9 May 2021 21 h 50 min Independent (Uganda) How the Christian faith has influenced Western intrusions into other countries to promote democracy THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | I complained in this column last week about Western efforts to force their ideals, especially democracy, on other …
• How a religious festival attended by millions helped spread covid-19 in India 9 May 2021 21 h 30 min Ionigeria Relatives wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) walk amid burning funeral pyres as they perform last rites for covid-19 victims in Bhopal Charles Igbinidu 6 hours ago International News Leave a comment NEW DELHI — As coronavirus cases in India shot …
• Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban 9 May 2021 20 h 35 min Christian Today (Photo: ADF International) An open letter has been sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin calling for guarantees that church worship will never again be banned in Ireland.  Churches are getting ready to open their doors on 10 May after public worship …
• Pandemic shifts, declining membership: Colorado churches chart out future in uncertain times 9 May 2021 15 h 30 min Denver Post - Colorado The cavernous lobby was buzzing as parents rushed to drop their children at the youth ministry and other people, clutching cups of coffee, headed into the auditorium. Inside, the lights went down. The crowd of roughly 1,500 rose to their feet to greet the …
• Why the BJP failed to consolidate Hindu votes in West Bengal 9 May 2021 13 h 46 min CanIndia News Though the BJP has increased its tally in the West Bengal Assembly from three in 2016 to 77 in 2021 – a substantial increase of 74 seats, but down from 121, as indicated by the 2019 Lok Sabha election results. The BJP’s success in the last Lok Sabha …
• In-depth survey assesses Black American religious life 9 May 2021 9 h 58 min South Florida Times NEW YORK (AP) – Black Americans attend church more regularly than Americans overall, and pray more often. Most attend churches that are predominantly Black, yet many would like those congregations to become racially diverse. There is broad respect for …
• Virtual conference calling for papers exploring slavery through religious and theological lenses 9 May 2021 9 h 58 min South Florida Times PRINCETON, N.J. (Black PR Wire) – Princeton Theological Seminary and joint sponsors Howard University School of Divinity and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) are calling for individual and panel paper …
• Churches toll bells nationwide to urge Filipinos to #RegiToVote for 2022 elections 9 May 2021 6 h 21 min Manila Bulletin Church bells simultaneously tolled on Sunday, May 9, nationwide to encourage Filipinos to register to vote for the May 2022 polls. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines National Secretariat for Social Action (CBCP-NASSA) has called for the …
• Do people become more religious in times of crisis? 8 May 2021 23 h 19 min Faribault Daily News Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for the word “prayer” soared to their highest level ever in over 90 countries. And a 2020 Pew …
• Mohammed Bin Salman attempts to reform Islam 8 May 2021 16 h 46 min Asia News Paris (AsiaNews) - On April 27 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman (Mbs), gave a long television interview to the Saudi channel "Al-Arabiya"[i], dedicated to his economic and social program for a new country in the framework of the …
• 'Religious intolerance not good for a secular country' 8 May 2021 16 h 14 min Economic Times The Madras High Court has said allowing religious intolerance is not good for a secular country and 'resistance' by one religious group, if reciprocated by another, could lead to chaos and riots. A bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and P Velmurugan …
• Anglicans elect migrant, former-Buddhist, person of colour as Archbishop of Sydney 8 May 2021 15 h 26 min The Sydney Morning Herald Dr Davies said this was untenable as “it would be naive to think that mutually contradictory views on same-sex marriage can co-exist within our national church”. The issue is expected to come to a head at next year’s Anglican general synod, delayed due to …
• Opinion: Islam and other religions recognize mothers’ contributions 8 May 2021 13 h 31 min The Mercury News - California I was asked once, “Do Muslims observe Mother’s Day?” Amer Araim (Jim Stevens/Staff) I said yes because Islam and other religions command their followers to recognize the contributions of mothers to their families and particularly to their children, as …
• Big churches ganging up against Muslims in Ghana – Sheikh Aremeyaw 8 May 2021 11 h 37 min Ghana MMA The spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheik Aremeyaw Shaibu has expressed concerns over what he describes as gang up against Muslims by big Christian organizations in Ghana. His comments come after the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the …
• 'We must thank God for technology, but it will be great to be together again.' Joy as churches to reopen for Mass 8 May 2021 3 h 23 min The Bray People Newspaper Being able to practice their faith in person will be very important for parishioners, according to Fr John O'Connor of St Anne's church in Shankill. From May 10, up to 50 people will be able to attend church services. 'We were very lucky to …
• Indiana Court Delivers Religious Freedom Victory To Catholic School 8 May 2021 0 h 20 min Daily Caller An Indiana court delivered a religious freedom victory Friday to a school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, confirming the school’s right to ensure that staff promote an authentic Catholic education. A former Catholic high school teacher, Joshua Payne- …
• Islam Declining in China’s Xinjiang Region 7 May 2021 21 h 30 min Latin American Herald Tribune KASHGAR/URUMQI, China – A muezzin calls for prayer during Ramadan from Kashgar’s Id Kah mosque, the largest in China, without using a loudspeaker, unlike other Muslim places, while about 50 devotees gather to pray, a small number for a city of more …
• Pandemic restrictions don't infringe on right to faith, say some Manitoba religious leaders 7 May 2021 21 h 01 min CBC/Radio-Canada As a group of seven churches are challenging Manitoba's public health restrictions in court this week, saying they violate religious freedoms, many faith leaders are pushing back at that notion, saying they don't feel the same way. "I've …
• Zakat Al-Fitr Religious Donation Estimated at MAD 15 in Morocco 7 May 2021 20 h 04 min Morocco World News Rabat – Morocco’s High Council of Ulemas — the highest religious authority in the country — announced that the cash value of Zakat Al-Fitr, the charity that every Muslim in Morocco has to pay at the end of Ramadan, will be MAD 15 ($1.60) per person. The …
• Hope and optimism as churches prepare to welcome back parishioners 7 May 2021 16 h 33 min The Roscommon Herald Bishop of Achonry, Paul Dempsey.   Bishop of Achonry, Paul Dempsey, has said that there’s a great sense of hope and optimism as churches across the country prepare to welcome back parishioners to religious services from Monday next. “After a very long time …
• Solihull to restrict mourners to 30 in churches 7 May 2021 15 h 26 min Birmingham Live Solihull will continue to restrict funeral mourners to 30 inside chapels across the borough as nationwide restrictions ease. The easing of rules at funerals is set to change on May 17 following a Government announcement. In Solihull the legal limit on …
• Scientology Churches Urge Teens to Surprise Mom This Mother’s Day With a Pledge to Live Drug-Free 7 May 2021 15 h 18 min EIN Presswire “You—alive and well—are the most important gift anyone can give their mother,” say Scientologists active with The Truth About Drugs campaign. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With overdose deaths spiking …
• Cultural And Religious Authorities Have Bigger Tilapia To Fry 7 May 2021 12 h 46 min Bangkok Post A Thai dessert shop in Samut Songkhram got creative by introducing alua in various shapes of Buddha amulets, whose pictures of which went viral last week. Various cultural and religious authorities -- shock horror -- cried foul over this idea. (Photo: …
• Islam declining in China’s Xinjiang region amid govt controls 7 May 2021 11 h 04 min La Prensa Latina - Tennessee By Javier García Kashgar/Urumqi, China, May 7 (EFE).- A muezzin calls for prayer during Ramadan from Kashgar’s Id Kah mosque, the largest in China, without using a loudspeaker, unlike other Muslim places, while about 50 devotees gather to pray, a small …
• BJP tried hard to consolidate Hindu votes and almost succeeded in Manjeshwar 7 May 2021 7 h 20 min The New Indian Express Express News Service KASARAGOD: Somashekhara J S, the Congress panchayat president of Enmakaje, is heaving a sigh of relief. The Manjeshwar assembly election -- in which IUML's A K M Ashraf defeated BJP state president K Surendran by 745 votes -- was …
• Bill Ralston: National Party fracturing along religious lines 7 May 2021 5 h 43 min New Zealand Herald Simon Bridges recently stirred up a small storm on social media when it became plain that he is to host a large religious service in the Beehive Banquet Hall. Photo / Mark Mitchell Opinion: Something odd is happening inside the parliamentary National …
• Govt, Unicef engage religious leaders over COVID-19 vaccines 7 May 2021 1 h 00 min NewsDay BY VANESSA GUZHA ThE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and the Health ministry yesterday partnered with Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust (AWET) in interfacing with religious leaders from across the country to mobilise for support for the country’s …
• Religion no bar; Muslim man performs last rites of homeless Hindu woman [details] 6 May 2021 23 h 27 min International Business Times Dead bodies next to coronavirus patients in Bihar hospital At this crucial time when some people are abandoning the bodies of their COVID positive family members, a Muslim ambulance drive in the border town of Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir set an example of …
• National Chief Imam calls for immediate consultation on religious impasse 6 May 2021 21 h 44 min Ghana MMA Accra, May 6, GNA – The National Chief Imam, Sheik (Dr) Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called for immediate consultations of all stakeholders in the religious impasse for quick and amicable resolution for national cohesion. He caution stakeholders against …