Clearwater, Florida residents are protesting the city council's 3-2 vote to vacate South Garden Avenue for the Church of Scientology to build an auditorium. Opponents cite betrayal of taxpayers and the closure of public space, while the church cites safety and harassment concerns.
New studies reveal a significant drop in American national pride, with only 51% expressing pride, down from 82% in 2013. A widening generational and partisan divide highlights pessimism among younger adults and Democrats regarding economic prospects and democracy.
A Russian diplomat stated that Ukraine is close to legally banning the Orthodox Church, citing attacks on clergy, seizure of property, and lack of dialogue. The envoy described Ukraine as a prime example of religious rights violations.
UK MP Rupert Lowe read victim testimonies alleging race and religion played a role in grooming gang abuse. He plans to use parliamentary privilege to name perpetrators and pursue private prosecutions, citing a lack of faith in the justice system.
Russia denies damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, claiming a US-made Patriot missile caused the strike. Ukraine accuses Moscow of targeting the UNESCO site during a massive overnight assault that killed at least nine people.
A colossal 77-meter Jesus statue, planned for Armenia, is sparking debate. Conceived by wealthy businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, it aims to be a national landmark but faces opposition from the Armenian Apostolic Church and critics questioning its cost amid national security concerns.
A Catholic church in Washington D.C. is seeing a significant influx of young professionals, with nearly 500 under-35s attending mass regularly. The church has also seen a record number of baptisms this year.
The Pentagon's revised list of Christian religions has reignited a debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination. While most Latter-day Saints identify as Christian, many Christian clergy and scholars disagree due to theological differences. Utah senators challenged the exclusion, and the Pentagon later revised its approach, stating the list is for chaplain resource management.
The US Defense Department has reduced its recognized religions from 220 to 31, citing streamlined data-gathering for chaplains. The move excludes specific Christian denominations like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sparking criticism over perceived favoritism and First Amendment concerns.
The US Defense Department has reduced its list of recognized religions from 220 to 31, streamlining data for chaplains but sparking criticism over perceived favoritism towards Christian denominations and the exclusion of specific faiths like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A murder case in the UK sparks debate on race, religion, and policing, with claims of 'two-tier' justice and calls to ban the public wearing of the kirpan, amid controversial body camera footage.
British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.
A WZB Berlin study suggests religious divisions, not climate change, are the primary driver of conflict in the Sahel, particularly in Nigeria. The research indicates that clashes are most frequent in religiously mixed areas, with shared faith potentially mitigating violence.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a $850m complex, is analyzed for its design, symbolism, and community impact. While intended as a beacon of hope and a hub for change-makers, its monumental architecture and location on public parkland have sparked controversy, raising concerns about gentrification and displacement of low-income residents.
Tech elites like Sam Altman and Elon Musk are pursuing a transhuman future, merging humans with AI and seeking cosmic dominance. This ambition, fueled by effective altruism and a rejection of traditional religion, risks diverting resources from present human needs towards a techno-mystical dream.
La décision de la Haute Cour du Kenya sur la légalisation du cannabis pour les rastafaris est reportée au 15 juillet, la communauté attend depuis plus de 5 ans.
Lisa Wiese, a 30-year-old German national and member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), vanished in India in 2019. Seven years later, her ex-husband AbdelRahman Hashem hopes a UK police raid on AROPL's headquarters might yield answers, despite the raid's focus on unrelated allegations of modern slavery, trafficking, and rape.
Der Artikel schildert das späte Leben des Dichters Paul Gerhardt in Lübben, wo er trotz seiner Verdienste und seines Alters von der Gemeinde schikaniert und beim Landesherrn denunziert wird. Trotz persönlicher Tragödien und Anfeindungen bleibt Gerhardt bis zu seinem Tod im Jahr 1676 seinem Glauben und seinen Tugenden treu.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the utmost importance of maintaining the unity and cohesion of the Russian people, encompassing all nationalities and religions, especially during this sensitive phase. He also congratulated Patriarch Kirill on his birthday.
Beim Filmfestival Cannes wurden zahlreiche Preise vergeben. Die Jury ehrte Darsteller, Regisseure und Drehbücher, wobei Krieg und seine Folgen ein wiederkehrendes Thema waren. Besondere Auszeichnungen gingen an Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Emmanuel Macchia, Valentin Campagne und Emmanuel Marre.
UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos stated that the 2012 Rabat Plan of Action to combat hatred needs a new impetus. He emphasized the importance of balancing freedom of expression with freedom of religion or belief, suggesting a "Rabat Plan of Action 2" to achieve better results.
A cúpula do Congresso Nacional é contra a instalação de Comissões Parlamentares de Inquérito (CPIs) para investigar o Banco Master, apesar da pressão de governistas e opositores. Sete iniciativas buscam criar colegiados, mas presidentes da Câmara e Senado adiam a decisão.
Boards of Canada's first album in 13 years, 'Inferno,' revisits their signature sound but is criticized for being stuck in the past and musically dull, despite some engaging ideas and experimental tracks.
Le chiisme, branche de l'islam représentant 15% des musulmans, trouve ses origines dans la succession du Prophète Mahomet en 632. Les chiites soutiennent Ali, cousin et gendre du Prophète, comme successeur légitime, contrairement aux sunnites qui reconnaissent Abou Bakr.
