Religion

Hate crimes against Catholics witness ‘largest spike’ in Canada, reveals Christian think tank

The report, titled Toward a Hopeful Future: Facing Down Religious Hate, shows that hate crime against Catholic Christians jumped from 43 to 155 cases within a year between 2020 and 2021

Oh God! Is religion dying in the UK?

The latest findings of the 2021 England and Wales Census show that more people below 40 declare ‘no religion’ than identify themselves as Christians. Humanists UK says the figures ‘make plain that the UK faces a non-religious future’

How did the tradition of New Year resolutions begin?

New year pledges or promises are not new. This practice has been around for some time. Most ancient cultures practised some type of religious tradition or festival at the beginning of the new year. New year resolutions were earlier intertwined with religion, mythology, power, and socioeconomic value

It's not just about sex outside marriage: How Indonesia's new criminal code threatens press and religious freedom

Many provisions of Indonesia’s new criminal code are dangerously vague and wide in their scope, which empowers the State at the expense of citizens. The provisions that impose conservative moral values about sexuality and those that limit freedom of expression have received the most criticism

'30 children born per minute in India': Union minister Giriraj Singh calls for population control bill for all religion

Citing an example of China on the issues, he said that the neighbouring country implemented ‘one child policy’ in 1979 and has developed itself

PM Modi in Bali for G20 summit: The Hindu legacy of Indonesia and how the religion still thrives there

Hinduism is everywhere in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population. In Bali, which is hosting the G20 summit, more than 90 per cent follow ‘Balinese Hinduism’. The nation is home to several Hindu temples, the most popular being the Prambanan temple complex

Explained: What the future holds for Kenya as William Ruto becomes new president

William Ruto has his task cut out for him. Kenya is the most dynamic economy in East Africa but many are suffering deep hardship. Prices for basic goods are skyrocketing in the wake of COVID and the war in Ukraine, and unemployment is a major problem particularly among the young

Practice your religion, don't denigrate other's beliefs: VP Naidu

VP Naidu appealed that religion is a personal matter and that while one can take pride and practice one's religion, no one has the right to denigrate others' religious beliefs.

Southern Baptists agree to create database of accused sex abusers

The vote came three weeks after the release of a blockbuster report by an outside consultant on the long-simmering scandal, revealing that Southern Baptist leaders mishandled abuse cases and stonewalled victims for years

Qutab Minar was 'Vishnu Stambh' before being reconstructed by a Muslim ruler, claims VHP leader

Vishva Hindu Parishad demanded that the government rebuild the ancient temples at the Qutab Minar complex and allow resumption of Hindu rituals and prayers there