Religion in the Daily News
- As Hindu wellness gains in West, chakra healing practitioners root their art in science 18 March 2024 23 h 13 min Religion News Service (RNS) — After her father’s death five years ago, Nirmala Chetty, a New Jersey medical doctor who now goes by Dr. Sahila professionally, was diagnosed with bipolar depression and thyroid issues, among other ailments. She found herself hopping from hospital …
- Not religions but dogmas are the problem 18 March 2024 21 h 40 min The Arunachal Times Editor, A friend of mine jokingly told a Swiss tourist, “Look at the sun of Kolkata. This is not the sun of Zurich!” The tourist got the joke. But in religion, this is no joke. Our-your conflicts between different religions and between different castes …
- Hindu Nationalist Mob Attacks Foreign Students at Gujarat University 18 March 2024 19 h 07 min Global Village Space An investigation has been launched following reports of an attack allegedly carried out by far-right Hindu nationalists against foreign university students observing prayers during the holy month of Ramazan in western India. Clashes erupted at Gujarat …
- Catholic Charities can't claim religious tax exemption, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 18 March 2024 18 h 17 min The Christian Post - Washington, D.C. By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Monday, March 18, 2024 The Catholic Charities Bureau of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior in Superior, Wisconsin. | Screenshot: Google Maps A Catholic Charities affiliate does not meet the definition of a …
- Bangladesh: Hindu shop owner attacked for operating during Ramzan; police yet to file case 18 March 2024 18 h 17 min Organiser Weekly In an alarming incident on Friday, March 15, Islamists reportedly assaulted a Hindu man identified as Rajiv Kumar Dey for keeping his shop open during daytime hours throughout the month of Ramzan. The attack unfolded in Sylhet city, located in Bangladesh. …
- A major startup went bankrupt. Years later, Alabama churches are paying the price. 18 March 2024 18 h 13 min The Dothan Eagle - Alabama In 2022, a letter arrived at St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman, Alabama, demanding $700,000. The letter came from the trustee of a bankruptcy case and indicated the church had 10 days to respond. Church staffers thought the note was a scam. …
- Rahul Gandhi Issues Clarification on Shakti Row, Says Not Talked About Religious But Power of Unrighteousness 18 March 2024 17 h 22 min India.com Home News Not About Religious belief But Power of ‘Unrighteousness’: Rahul Gandhi’s Clarification on Shakti Row Hitting back at Modi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the prime minister is just a "master" of diverting public …
- ‘Was playing Bhajans softly as it was time for our evening puja; they came and beat him up’: father of Bengaluru Hindu shop owner demands strict action 18 March 2024 16 h 57 min OpIndia Mukesh, the owner of a Hindu store in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was beaten up for playing the Hanuman Chalisa in his shop. The incident occurred on Jumma Masjid Road in the Siddanna Galli area on Sunday, March 17. Mukesh’s father, speaking to the media …
- Hindu nationalists attack foreign students for offering Ramazan prayers in India 18 March 2024 16 h 08 min The Express Tribune An investigation has been initiated by authorities in western India following reports of an attack allegedly carried out by far-right Hindu nationalists against foreign university students observing prayers during the holy month of Ramazan, CNN reported. …
- Settlement Forces Virginia to Stop Making Churches and Pro-Life Groups Hire Non-Christians 18 March 2024 15 h 20 min LifeNews In settlement of a lawsuit that Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed on behalf of two Virginia churches, three Christian schools, and a pregnancy center network, Virginia officials have acknowledged that commonwealth law protects the religious …
- ‘Shakti’ I spoke about not religious, but power of unrighteousness: Rahul 18 March 2024 15 h 05 min The Siasat Daily New Delhi: Under attack for his “fight against shakti” remark made at a rally in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday clarified that he was not talking about any religious power but the ‘shakti’ of unrighteousness, corruption and falsehood. He …
- U.S. religious freedom effort gets an unwelcome message in Saudi Arabia 18 March 2024 14 h 17 min The Washington Post A stunning incident experienced by a U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom delegation during an official visit to Saudi Arabia this month should go neither unnoticed nor spared from serious reflection. Ironically, it confirmed in a pointed way …
- Rev. Christopher Brain Faces Court Over 34 Charges of Sexual Offences Against Women in Sheffield 18 March 2024 14 h 06 min BNN Breaking The Reverend Christopher Brain, previously at the helm of the Nine O'Clock Service, a notable movement within Sheffield's evangelical circles, has been formally charged and appeared in court. Brain, who spearheaded the initiative from 1986 to 1995, …
- IS FGM/FEMALE CIRCUMCISION A RELIGIOUS QUESTION OR A MEDICAL QUESTION? 18 March 2024 13 h 59 min Foroyaa Newspaper Foroyaa has and is still cautioning National Assembly members and the Gambian people at large not to distort the truth when it comes to discussion on the issue of FGM/Female circumcision. Foroyaa has made it clear and irrefutable that FGM/Female …
- Karnataka: Hindu shop owner assaulted in Bengaluru for playing Hanuman Chalisa near mosque; police deny communal angle 18 March 2024 13 h 17 min Organiser Weekly In the bustling city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, a distressing incident unfolded on Sunday, March 17, involving a Hindu shop owner named Mukesh. Allegedly, Mukesh fell victim to an attack by a group of Islamists while playing Hanuman Chalisa and other Hindu …
- Rs 70 Per Person Fixed As Sadq-e-Fitr This Ramadan: Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi 18 March 2024 10 h 26 min Kashmir Reader Srinagar: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul Islam Farooqi on Monday announced the Sadq-e-Fitr (Zakaat-ul-Fitr) as rupees seventy per person this holy Ramadan. The Grand Mufti, while highlighting the essence of the charity under the (Sadq-e-Fitr …
- Measles outbreak. Religious leaders recommend issuance of Fatwa on all vaccines 18 March 2024 10 h 23 min AKIpress News Agency Measles outbreak. Religious leaders recommend issuance of Fatwa on all vaccines AKIPRESS.COM - Religious leaders recommend the Mufti's Office and the Ministry of Health to develop fatwa on all vaccines included into the national schedule of vaccination …
- Arrivée de l'Islam au Sénégal : le rôle capital des Almoravides 18 March 2024 10 h 23 min The Conversation Le Sénégal est l'un des pays les plus islamisés d'Afrique subsaharienne. Les dernières données publiques complètes sur la répartition de la population du Sénégal selon la religion sont contenues dans le rapport du Recensement de la population et de …
- Philadelphia churches compete while raising awareness for colon cancer screenings The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for… 18 March 2024 10 h 10 min CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and one nonprofit is working to make sure the screening process is accessible to as many people as possible in the Philadelphia region. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit …
- 18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship" 18 March 2024 10 h 10 min NewsBytes Next Article What's the story Days after the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan—long-term residents of Gujarat's Ahmedabad—have been granted Indian citizenship. The documentation process …
- King Hamad Global Centre Chairman calls for religious tolerance, mutual respect 18 March 2024 8 h 14 min The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com All practices of physical and psychological abuse, as well as hatred, that target people based on their religious affiliation explicitly incite extremism and violence. This was emphasised by the …
- India investigates alleged Hindu nationalist attack on foreign students offering Ramadan prayers 18 March 2024 8 h 00 min CNN CNN — Authorities in western India have launched an investigation after far-right Hindus allegedly attacked foreign university students offering prayers during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as religious tensions simmer ahead of a crucial general …
- BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On "Shakti" As Insult To Hindu Faith And Misogynistic 18 March 2024 7 h 26 min The Hans India The statement made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding "fighting against a Shakti" has sparked criticism from BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala and other BJP leaders. Poonawala condemned Gandhi's remark, labeling it as both an insult to …
- When Is Dol Purnima 2024? Know the Date, Significance and Celebrations Related to the Hindu Festival of Dol Jatra, Also Known As 'Swing Festival' 18 March 2024 6 h 47 min Latestly Dol Jatra, also known as Dola Purnima, is a Hindu swing festival celebrated during the Holi festival, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, Tripura and Bengal regions. This festival is dedicated to the divine couple Radha and Lord Krishna. Dol …
- Bangladesh: Mob led by Sohail attacks Hindu man for keeping his shop open during Ramazan, victim injured with sharp weapon 18 March 2024 5 h 51 min OpIndia On Friday (15th March), Islamists attacked a Hindu man named Rajiv Kumar Dey for keeping his shop open during the daytime in the month of Ramzan. The incident took place in Sylhet city of Bangladesh. As per reports, the accused was identified as Sohail …
- Editorial: Western states must ensure that redefining extremism does not harm national liberation movements 18 March 2024 4 h 38 min Dawn THE British government’s recent decision to redefine extremism has stirred up debate about the motives behind the move, and the greater ramifications it may have for those who disagree with state policy. There are genuine fears that the British decision …
- The Story Behind One Of Africa’s Smallest Catholic Churches 18 March 2024 3 h 57 min Religion Unplugged MAI MAHIU, Kenya — Sitting snugly at the start of the escarpment taking visitors up from the floor of the Great Rift Valley, some 33 miles (53 kilometers) from Nairobi, is Mai Mahiu Catholic Church, otherwise known as the “Travelers’ Chapel.” Older …
- Vijay Antony issues an apology statement after he was accused for hurting religious sentiments 18 March 2024 2 h 34 min IndiaGlitz Renowned actor-composer Vijay Antony's recent speech during a film event courted controversy for hurting religious comments. He made some comments about Jesus Christ which hurt the sentiments of some christians. The Christian Association issued a …
- LDS Church gives more power to women than any other religious organization, leader declares 18 March 2024 0 h 23 min The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah Latter-day Saint women who have made covenants with God in the faith’s temples are “endowed with priesthood power,” a leader in the global Relief Society declared during a prerecorded worldwide broadcast Sunday celebrating the 182nd anniversary of the …
- A gesture of solidarity: Hindu woman who fasts every Ramazan 18 March 2024 0 h 07 min Dunya News Entertainment Entertainment A gesture of solidarity: Hindu woman who fasts every Ramazan Close It is all about solidarity and understanding Published On: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:36:02 PKT (Web Desk) - Fasting has been practiced by different cultures and …
- On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam 17 March 2024 23 h 18 min Scoop Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance …
- 10 of the Russian North's most beautiful wooden churches 17 March 2024 21 h 01 min Big News Network Photographer Alexander Moiseyev spent many years exploring the vanishing beauty of remote northern villages. The result of his work is a large photo book. We have selected a few shots of the Christian wooden architecture. Once, St. Petersburg photographer …
- Ramadan in Zanzibar: The Intersection of Islam and Culture 17 March 2024 20 h 46 min Oman Observer Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of East Africa, belonging to Tanzania. Its main islands are Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba. Zanzibar has a rich history deeply intertwined with trade, particularly in spices like cloves, and …
- Meet the Hindu woman who fasts in full spirit every Ramadan! 17 March 2024 20 h 33 min Daily Pakistan Fasting has been practised by different cultures and religions throughout history, often with the belief that it promotes discipline, self-control and a deeper connection with one's inner self. However, in today's world, fasting is associated with …
- Unity & Machpelah Presbyterian Churches and their Ties to the American Revolution 17 March 2024 18 h 15 min Lincoln Herald March 17, 2024 at 12:55 a.m. Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment Unity & Machpelah Presbyterian Churches and their Ties to the American Revolution Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter Sunday …
- Evangelicals divided on how churches, leaders should engage on public policy issues 17 March 2024 17 h 08 min The Christian Post - Washington, D.C. Getty Images/ExkaliburWhile there has been a longstanding debate over how involved churches and their leaders should be when it comes to public policy issues, a majority of Evangelicals only agree on two issues they think churches and their leaders …
- Uttar Pradesh: Special court orders FIR against ex-Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya for hurting Hindu sentiments 17 March 2024 14 h 44 min OpIndia On Sunday, 17th March, a special MP-MLA court in Lucknow directed the Wazirganj police station to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Prasad Maurya, the former leader of the Samajwadi Party for hurting Hindu sentiments by disparaging …
- Azerbaijan is country to restore and preserve all religious monument: US pundit 17 March 2024 13 h 57 min AzerNews Inequality, and scarcity of natural resources have been one of the important issues which mankind has been trying to solve for a long. The issue got more importance, especially after the Industrial Revolution in Europe. Following the Revolution, then- …
- Morocco strengthens ties with the outside world through religious diplomacy 17 March 2024 12 h 19 min Atalayar In recent years, Morocco has sent hundreds of imams to European countries to guide Moroccan immigrants living in these nations. This measure is also aimed at tackling extremist movements and improving the spiritual security of Moroccans abroad. Now, on …
- Rising Sun, New Faith: The Malaysian Crusade For Islam In Japan 17 March 2024 11 h 43 min The Rakyat Post Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In an era when the lines between cultures are increasingly blurring, Zulkarnain Hasan Basri, a Malaysian migrant in Japan, has embarked on a bold …