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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Erdogan tells protesters against Islamification in northern Cyprus they will fail

Erdogan warns against protests in northern Cyprus, asserting unity, amid backlash over policies perceived as Islamizing the secular society.
#religious-freedom
Europe politics
fromeuronews
5 days ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

Berlin's proposal to abolish its Neutrality Act reignites debates on religious freedom and secularism in public life.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Quebec's Ban on Religious Symbols Will Be Tested at the Supreme Court

Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for public servants, is challenged in Canada’s Supreme Court, emphasizing tensions between secularism and religious rights.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
5 days ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

Berlin's proposal to abolish its Neutrality Act reignites debates on religious freedom and secularism in public life.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Quebec's Ban on Religious Symbols Will Be Tested at the Supreme Court

Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for public servants, is challenged in Canada’s Supreme Court, emphasizing tensions between secularism and religious rights.
more#religious-freedom
#religion
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Christianity comeback? Major survey shows flight from faith has slowed - at least for now

COVID may have stabilized the Christian population share in America, halting a broader secular trend.
While the Christian demographic is declining, its rate of decline has stabilized since 2020.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Americans Haven't Found a Satisfying Alternative to Religion

A personal journey reveals the growing disconnect between faith and secular ideologies in America.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | Is the World Ready for a Religious Comeback?

The new atheism's rise was fueled by contextual events rather than new arguments, creating an opportunity for unconventional beliefs to gain traction.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

These U.S. Presidents Love Their Faith

The religious landscape in the U.S. is changing, with fewer identifying as Christian and more identifying as non-religious.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

These Countries Are Home to the Most Atheists

Atheism's growth is significant in Western-influenced countries, serving as a challenge to traditional religious beliefs.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Christianity comeback? Major survey shows flight from faith has slowed - at least for now

COVID may have stabilized the Christian population share in America, halting a broader secular trend.
While the Christian demographic is declining, its rate of decline has stabilized since 2020.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | Is the World Ready for a Religious Comeback?

The new atheism's rise was fueled by contextual events rather than new arguments, creating an opportunity for unconventional beliefs to gain traction.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

These U.S. Presidents Love Their Faith

The religious landscape in the U.S. is changing, with fewer identifying as Christian and more identifying as non-religious.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

These Countries Are Home to the Most Atheists

Atheism's growth is significant in Western-influenced countries, serving as a challenge to traditional religious beliefs.
more#religion
#womens-rights
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

A single mother fears a new French law banning headscarves in sports competitions may end her athletic career and limit freedoms.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

A single mother fears a new French law banning headscarves in sports competitions may end her athletic career and limit freedoms.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

India's political iftars' once stopped riots. Are they corrupt stunts now?

Iftars have evolved into political tools in India, utilized to build alliances and influence Muslim voters during Ramadan.
#french-politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French Word of the Day: Conclave

The term 'conclave' is being appropriated in French politics, sparking debate on its appropriateness.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French Word of the Day: Conclave

The term 'conclave' is being appropriated in French politics, sparking debate on its appropriateness.
more#french-politics
#france
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France's Senate backs move to ban Muslim headscarf in sport

France's proposed law bans religious symbols in sports, supported by the right-leaning government to combat perceived threats to secularism.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
France politics

France: A crisis of faith in secularism, 10 years after the Charlie Hebdo' attack

The 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks marked a significant shift in France's socio-political landscape, particularly concerning secularism and its defenders.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France's Senate backs move to ban Muslim headscarf in sport

France's proposed law bans religious symbols in sports, supported by the right-leaning government to combat perceived threats to secularism.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
France politics

France: A crisis of faith in secularism, 10 years after the Charlie Hebdo' attack

The 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks marked a significant shift in France's socio-political landscape, particularly concerning secularism and its defenders.
more#france
fromBig Think
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Everyday Philosophy: Can you have a "calling" without a caller?

The concept of 'calling' can be understood beyond spirituality and may still have relevance in secular life.
fromVulture
2 years ago
Miscellaneous

Santas, Ranked

Santa Claus has evolved from a Christian saint to a secular pop culture icon, encompassing a wide range of interpretations and meanings.
fromeuronews
8 months ago
Europe news

Does ecumenicalism threaten the sovereignty of Turkiye?

The use of 'ecumenical' by Zelenskyy is purely spiritual and does not threaten Turkey's secularism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
France politics

French athlete may swap hijab for a cap to avoid Olympic opening ceremony ban

An Olympic sprinter faces a dilemma with her headscarf due to France's secular laws, leading to a compromise for the opening ceremony.
#religious-expression
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France politics

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla faced being barred from Paris Olympics' opening ceremony due to wearing a hijab, sparking a debate on secularism and religious expression.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Education

From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life

French principle of secularism, laicite, restricts religious symbols in public spaces like schools, hospitals, and sports fields, but allows for personal expression by visitors and spectators.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France politics

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla faced being barred from Paris Olympics' opening ceremony due to wearing a hijab, sparking a debate on secularism and religious expression.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Education

From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life

French principle of secularism, laicite, restricts religious symbols in public spaces like schools, hospitals, and sports fields, but allows for personal expression by visitors and spectators.
more#religious-expression
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