Religion
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from religion, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,023 stories have been published about religion which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from religion, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,023 stories have been published about religion which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · LouisvilleKentucky’s sweeping abortion ban was challenged Thursday by three Jewish women who brought a lawsuit arguing that it violates their religious rights under the state’s constitution. The legal challenge, filed in state court in Louisville, says the state’s Republican-dominated legislature “imposed sectarian theology” by prohibiting nearly all abortions. The lawsuit bears similarities to legal challenges to abortion bans in at least two other states.See the Story
Jewish women cite faith in contesting Kentucky abortion ban
73% Center coverage: 11 sources
Europe · RomeThe German Catholic Church’s reform process is again under fire from the Holy See, with a Vatican cardinal seemingly comparing its proposals for theological development to the thinking that sustained Germany’s Nazi era. The furor launched by Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, who heads the Holy See’s office for Christian unity, marks the latest criticism of the German attempt to pursue reforms as a response to the clergy sex abuse scandal and the hemorrhaging of Catholic faithful.See the Story
Vatican cardinal cites Nazi theology in German reform
Coverage: 10 sources
Middle East · DubaiSheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence & Amb @sunjaysudhir inaugurated the new Hindu Temple in Dubai. The temple features detailed hand carvings, ornate pillars, brass spires and striking lattice screens that blend Indian and Arabic architecture.See the Story
Majestic Hindu temple opens in Dubai
Coverage: 7 sources
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Religion · IndiaNational award-winning Tamil director Vetrimaaran has sparked controversy by claiming that Raja Raja Cholan wasn't a Hindu king. Now, Kamal Haasan has backed the director's statement which has opened floodgates for controversial debates regarding the king's identity. The British coined the term Hindu since they didn't know how to refer to it collectively.See the Story
Tamil filmmaker claims Raja Raja Cholan wasn't Hindu, Kamal Haasan backs him, says there was no Hindu religion in Chola times
67% Right coverage: 3 sources
Middle East · TehranIranian woman Hadis Najafi, 22, was killed while participating in a street protest. Amnesty International says she was shot by security forces several times at close range. Rights groups say dozens of people have been killed in the Iranian security forces' crack down on protests. Protests erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody.See the Story
Hadis, Minoo and Ghazaleh: the women victims of Iran's crackdown
Coverage: 5 sources
CricketUK opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said, "I know that many people are targeted based on their religion and there's been a rise in hate crimes in recent years. I'm so tired of our divisive politics.See the Story
Hindus integral part of Britain: UK opposition leader on ‘Hinduphobia’
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
ReligionFilm-maker Vetrimaaran said Hindutva forces were trying to appropriate Tamil symbols. Tamilisai Soundararajan said there was an attempt to hide the cultural identity. Tamil Nadu remains a secular State, resisting the external forces with maturity, he said.See the Story
Director Vetrimaaran’s take on Hindu religion in Chola period sparks row
Coverage: 2 sources
Religion · MontrealFreedom of religion is not absolute and does not give all rights, the Court of Appeal recalled in rejecting a Jewish community.See the Story
A Jewish community rejected by the Court of Appeal
Coverage: 2 sources
Religion · VictoriaMillennials appear to be the first Australians in generations who didn't grow up either going to Sunday school, hearing Bible stories read, or having some religious education within school. I fear the question stems from a growing intolerance of those who see the world through a religious lens. More than 50 per cent of Australians identified as religious in some way at the last census, and in the last month up to 2.1 million people attended a church service.See the Story
I’ve lost faith that Australia knows how to discuss religion
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
ReligionCSW is a human rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief, and as Christians we stand with all those facing injustice because of their religion or belief.See the Story
