Religion in the Daily News

• Up for debate: Can Indiana’s religious freedom law strike down the state’s abortion ban? 3 October 2022 11 h 53 min News from the States Indiana’s controversial religious freedom law is at the heart of at least two ongoing lawsuits that seek to strike down the state’s near-total abortion ban, fueling debate about where to draw lines between religion and policy. The first legal challenge — a …
• Did you ever think you would see book bans in 21st century America? 3 October 2022 11 h 43 min News from the States If you have ignored or had doubts about whether the concern that democracy is in danger in America, just look at the growing movement to ban books in our schools and libraries. There is a history of books being banned in the United States for their subject …
• From Leicester to Brampton: Recent history of anti-Hindu, anti-India hate crimes in foreign countries 3 October 2022 10 h 24 min DNA India A recent incident from Brampton, Canada against the Hindu community brought to light the many instances of anti-Hindu and anti-India hate crimes being noted across the world. In recent times, the number of such incidents has drastically increased. In …
• Pitting Gandhi Against Hindutva Or Hindu-Ness: Another Secular Self-Goal 3 October 2022 10 h 21 min Swarajya It has now become fashionable to use Mahatma Gandhi to put down Hindutva. Narendra Modi is mocked if he tries to claim Gandhi as his own inspiration and for allegedly imitating him. Historians deny Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Modi the right to …
• ‘Gandhi’ As Asura At Hindu Mahasabha Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata: Idol Modified After Outrage 3 October 2022 7 h 35 min ABP Live On a day the country was remembering the father of the nation on his birth anniversary (October 2), a Durga Puja pandal in the Kasba locality of southwest Kolkata depicting 'Mahisasura’ (Buffalo demon) as a crudely crafted Mahatma Gandhi-lookalike came …
• Religious sites remain inaccessible, lack amenities 3 October 2022 6 h 42 min The Express Tribune LAHORE: Despite continuous efforts over the past few decades to promote tourism in the country, so that it can help the economy and promote a soft image, development of tourism infrastructure has largely remained unambitious. Even when the promotion of …
• 2 Hindu factions come to blows over apology to Punjabi singer 3 October 2022 3 h 19 min The Indian Express Tension prevailed at Sangla Shivala Temple in Ludhiana Sunday evening after two factions of Hindu leaders clashed over the apology offered by Punjabi singer G Khan. Khan reached the temple Sunday to offer apology to Hindu community leaders, days after he …
• Members of Hindu community stage protest in Kalat 3 October 2022 3 h 12 min Dawn KALAT: Hundreds of people belonging to the Hindu community marched on the roads of Kalat town to register their protest against what they said the alleged desecration of the remains of a Hindu woman’s body burnt in the Shamshan Ghat the other day. The …
• I’m religious, not perfect 3 October 2022 0 h 10 min Campus Times - New York My parents and teachers never told me that I had to be perfect, so my mom was baffled when she found 15-year-old me sobbing over why I could never be good enough. I wasn’t crying over personal or academic goals, though. I was crying because I knew that I …
• How Iran’s protests differ from past movements 2 October 2022 22 h 10 min Jordan News Since erupting on September 16, Iran’s latest wave of street protests has begun to pose a serious security and political challenge to the Islamic Republic, placing regime leaders in a uniquely puzzling situation. Interestingly, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei …
• Hindu community again targeted in Canada, now sabotage in Bhagavad Gita Park, India expressed displeasure 2 October 2022 20 h 09 min Hindustan News Hub Ottawa: Violence against Hindus in Canada is not taking its name to stop. Now the insignia of the Bhagavad Gita Park in the city of Brampton has been damaged. Brampton Mayor Mayor Patrick Brown confirmed the incident and officials have ordered an …
• BNP determined to build non-communal Bangladesh: Fakhrul 2 October 2022 18 h 08 min United News of Bangladesh BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday night said their party is determined to build a non-communal Bangladesh by ensuring the rights of all people regardless of their faith. “My party (BNP) believes in the spirit of non-communism. We’ …
• Amendment 3: Should West Virginia’s constitution allow churches to incorporate? 2 October 2022 17 h 26 min MetroNews - West Virginia Amendment 3 will ask West Virginia voters whether religious institutions should be allowed to incorporate. West Virginia is the only state in the country that does not allow that. That’s because the state inherited the provision from Virginia and never …
• Worldwide Hindus dismayed at frequent vandalism of Hindu temples in Trinidad & Tobago   2 October 2022 10 h 53 min The Caribbean National Weekly  The worldwide Hindu community says it is aghast at reports of continuous vandalizing of Hindu temples in Trinidad and Tobago in recent months. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said it was shocking for Hindu communities in various …
• Muslim bodies in Mumbai to launch campaign to dispel misconceptions about Islam 2 October 2022 9 h 08 min The Siasat Daily Mumbai: Several prominent Islamic organisations and members of the community will launch a campaign to address misunderstandings and misconceptions about Islam and Prophet Muhammad among people from other religions. The campaign called Prophet for All will …
• Self-Styled Hindu Leaders of Today Should Know, Hatred is a Grave Spiritual Sin 2 October 2022 8 h 04 min The Wire “Anger defeats the very purpose for which it is aroused,” advised Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the greatest yogis India ever produced. “Anger is not an antidote for anger. A strong wrath may cause another to suppress his weaker wrath. But it will not kill …
• How Bapu's all-faith prayers continue to bring all religions together 2 October 2022 4 h 56 min The Times of India Updated: Oct 1, 2022, 21:41 IST At the cusp of independence, when India was in the throes of communal violence Mahatma Gandhi started all-faith prayers to bring various religions on the same platform. From April 1, 1947, to June 10, every evening at 5pm …
• Soaring On A Mountain, Hanging On A Fortress, & Bringing The People Together: 5 Of The Oldest Churches In The Middle East 1 October 2022 23 h 08 min Scoop Empire The Middle East is the birthplace of the major Abrahamic religions that spread all over the world. The churches and mosques were the seeds of something larger, hubs for the faithful, and a place to learn more about their religion. In this article, we’re …
• SC notice to Tamil Nadu on appointment of govt employees in Hindu temples 1 October 2022 21 h 32 min The Statesman (India) The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a plea alleging deputation of government employees for the administration of Hindu Temples in the State. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli sought a response from the Tamil …
• Ancient Buddhist Murals, Structures Discovered In Indian Tiger Reserve 1 October 2022 19 h 30 min The ART Insider A network of ancient Buddhist structures and caves adorned with murals were discovered at a Bengal Tiger Reserve in India. The discovery was made by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve in the state of Madhya Pradesh ( …
• 'Shubh Deepavali!' 25 Awesome Facts About Diwali, the Hindu New Year on Oct. 24 1 October 2022 18 h 26 min Parade Magazine Known as “The Festival of Lights”, Diwali is one of India’s biggest and most important celebrations. Starting on Monday, October 24, 2022 and continuing on for five days, one of the many fun Diwali facts is the festival gets its name from the row (usually …
• India News | Muslims Organise Durga Puja for Hindu Neighbours Showcasing Brotherhood in Kolkata 1 October 2022 17 h 59 min Latestly By Syeda Shabana Parveen Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 1 (ANI): Showcasing brotherhood while also setting an example of humanity, people from the Muslim community organised the Durga Puja celebration in their locality here. Also Read | Congress …
• India News | SC Notice to Tamil Nadu on Appointment of Govt Employees in Hindu Temples 1 October 2022 17 h 59 min Latestly New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a plea alleging deputation of government employees for the administration of Hindu Temples in the State. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima …
• SAARC region still doesn’t have secular culture hence Indian Muslims can’t get justice in Hindu majority India without undoing partition. By Hem Raj Jain 1 October 2022 17 h 19 min Pakistan Christian Post For undoing partition (which will change Muslims to Hindu ratio from 1: 6 to 1: 2) the Indian Muslims will have to use three means (i)- The writ petitions in SCI (ii)- By NGO for protecting human rights of so-called Dalits (iii)- By NGO to get LEMSP for …
• Muslims organise Durga Puja for Hindu neighbours showcasing brotherhood in Kolkata 1 October 2022 17 h 05 min Devdiscourse By Syeda Shabana Parveen Showcasing brotherhood while also setting an example of humanity, people from the Muslim community organised the Durga Puja celebration in their locality here. A puja pandal has been installed in the minority-dominated area, …
• Man Pleads Guilty to Throwing Rocks at Santa Ana Churches 1 October 2022 16 h 28 min The Epoch Times SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to throwing rocks through the windows of two Santa Ana churches and was sentenced to 208 days in jail and freed from custody because he had already served that much time behind bars awaiting trial, …
• How "religious freedom" became a right-wing assault on equality and the rule of law 1 October 2022 16 h 14 min Salon The Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves through the American electorate. But as shocking as the destruction of a fundamental right may be, more radical changes may lie ahead, as Andrew Seidel warns in his new book, " …
• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: History, significance, important movements and all you need to know 1 October 2022 15 h 20 min News9 Live New Delhi: India celebrates the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, prominently known as Mahatma Gandhi or father of the nation, on October 2. Schools, colleges, and several government establishments conduct services, prayers, and cultural …
• Constitutional Minute: Is the Constitution a Religious Document? 1 October 2022 14 h 23 min Freestone County Times - Texas Did it have a biblical foundation?   The fundamental act of our Founding, (the Declaration of Independence), recognizes the Creator God as the Source of Rights. It acknowledges that the purpose of civil government is simply to “secure” the Rights God gave …
• Case filed against three foreign nationals in Maharashtra, accused of inciting religious sentiments 1 October 2022 14 h 14 min Hindustan News Hub Maharashtra News: On the complaint of villagers in Mandwa village under Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district of Maharashtra, Solapur Rural Police has registered a case against three foreign nationals under section 295A of IPC. Devanand Kotke, a resident of …
• Kerala to commence anti-narcotic drive on Sunday, Churches seethe 1 October 2022 13 h 43 min Onmanorama Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday stated that the anti-narcotic campaign will be launched on October 2, Sunday, as planned. He was responding to the allegations by Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council and other …
• Religious forum calls on Church leaders to tackle injustice in India 1 October 2022 13 h 15 min Crux Now MUMBAI, India – Religious brothers and sisters of India pledged to be “engaged with those on the periphery” during the Forum of Religious for Justice and Peace’s 17th National Convention held in Hyderabad from September 22-24, 2022, where they called on …
• Hindu organisation demands ban on halal certification 1 October 2022 11 h 41 min Deccan Herald Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has said that despite having government agencies such as FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), and Bureau of Indian Standards, halal certificates are being imposed on various products in the country. Addressing …
• Pakistan: 4 Years After Transgender Rights Act was Enacted, Religious Parties Call it 'Un-Islamic' 1 October 2022 9 h 05 min The Wire Karachi: With what many transgender activists believe is suspicious timing, several religious political parties in Pakistan, such as the Jamiat-e-Islami, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan, have recently been raising objections to the …
• The Seven Churches Pilgrimage: Basilica of Holy Cross in Jerusalem 1 October 2022 8 h 47 min Vatican News In this fifth episode of a special seven-part series, we take you on a spiritual journey through the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome to learn more about the history, art, architecture, and spiritual wealth of each of these storied places of worship, …
• Hindu nationalism may be on the rise in New Jersey. Here's why 1 October 2022 8 h 44 min Daily Record - New Jersey In his native India, Shaheen Khateeb said he was treated like an outsider, harassed at school and called “Turk” because of his Muslim faith. Hearing about cases of mob violence against Muslims, he decided to move to the U.S. in 1979. Today, Khateeb, who …
• General Elections In BiH: Can Voters Beat The Media, Religious Communities And Foreign Influence? – Analysis 1 October 2022 7 h 37 min Eurasia Review The ninth general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina will take place on 2 October 2022. At the elections, members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives in the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and …
• Religious parties set Oct 7 deadline to trans act 1 October 2022 5 h 42 min The Express Tribune LAHORE/ISLAMABAD:   Religious parties have rejected the transgender rights bill, while giving a deadline of October 7 to the federal government to withdraw it. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said that if the government does not show seriousness …
• ‘The Durga Puja ceased to be purely religious in its urban form a very long time ago’: Historian Tapati Guha-Thakurta 1 October 2022 5 h 12 min The Indian Express In her 2015 book, In the Name of the Goddess: The Durga Pujas of Contemporary Kolkata (Primus), historian Tapati Guha-Thakurta traces the evolution of the traditional pujo to its modern form, that moves beyond religious aspects of Bengal’s most well-known …
• Reject ‘pseudo-referendums’ in occupied territories, Ukrainian religious leaders urge 1 October 2022 4 h 22 min Church Times RELIGIOUS leaders in Ukraine have urged the international community not to recognise “pseudo-referendums” to join parts of their country to Russia, and have accused Moscow of violating “all legal norms” by deporting three million civilians since its …