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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
18 hours ago

Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

Many U.S. adults attend multiple congregations, with 12% doing so regularly and 45% occasionally, influenced by political and religious affiliations.
#israel
fromTruthout
1 day ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Don't knock small talk. It has the power to mend a world ripped apart by rage | Bidisha

Small talk is essential for social interaction and team building, providing value despite its reputation as trivial conversation.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

As a Catholic, I've struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope's call for peace | Margaret Sullivan

A personal journey reflects a renewed alignment with Catholicism, inspired by Pope Leo's message of peace and courage against abusive rhetoric.
Travel
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The arc of human history is toward cooperation, not division

Hitchhiking fosters deep connections and insights into diverse lives, revealing personal stories and experiences across different cultures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace

"I lost my parents on Oct. 7, but I won a brother. And for me, it's not a partnership, it's not a friendship, it's a brotherhood."
World politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
#erlangen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen is experiencing significant religious diversity with new places of worship for various faiths under development.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen showcases significant religious and cultural diversity with new places of worship for various communities.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen is experiencing significant religious diversity with new places of worship for various faiths under development.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen showcases significant religious and cultural diversity with new places of worship for various communities.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

The enduring legacy of medieval Christian depictions of Islam in today's political discourse

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson described Iran's majority faith tradition, Shiite Islam, as a 'misguided religion' while discussing the ongoing U.S. strikes against Iran on March 4, 2026.
Philosophy
#pope-leo-xiv
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
#interfaith
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

CM Hanif, Interfaith Center of New York host summit to organize against mass deportations * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

CM Hanif, Interfaith Center of New York host summit to organize against mass deportations * Brooklyn Paper

Faith leaders and community members united against ICE raids and deportations at the District 39 Interfaith Immigration Summit in New York City.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Outrage grows over Israeli restrictions to Jerusalem sites during Holy Week

Access restrictions during the spring holiday season in Jerusalem have affected worshipers of all faiths due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict.
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | Celebrating the faiths we share as New Yorkers | amNewYork

Easter, Passover, and Ramadan share themes of family meals, spiritual renewal, and freedom across different faiths.
Online Community Development
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Harlem developer provides temporary worship site to Muslim congregation after mosque fire | amNewYork

A developer paused construction to allow a temporary mosque for a Muslim congregation celebrating Eid al-Fitr after their mosque was damaged by fire.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Iranians and Israelis united through music

Berlin-based musicians from Israel and Iran are fostering cultural dialogue through music despite historical tensions.
#eid-al-fitr
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The Middle East celebrates Eid and Nowruz under the shadow of war

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz coincided this year, but celebrations were overshadowed by conflict and restrictions in East Jerusalem.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It makes me feel more British': Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity

Political tensions surrounding Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the UK have sparked concerns about bigotry and the acceptance of diversity.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The Middle East celebrates Eid and Nowruz under the shadow of war

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz coincided this year, but celebrations were overshadowed by conflict and restrictions in East Jerusalem.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It makes me feel more British': Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity

Political tensions surrounding Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the UK have sparked concerns about bigotry and the acceptance of diversity.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass

Israeli police blocked Catholic leaders from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre due to security concerns amid the Iran war.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

As Jewish ambulances are set ablaze, we must quell the flames of hate from Golders Green to the West Bank | David Davidi-Brown

The erosion of empathy and humanity fuels violence and hatred, impacting communities far beyond the immediate conflict zones.
NYC LGBT
fromRewire News Group
1 month ago

Queer Muslims Find Community Through Ramadan

The LGBT Community Center in New York City celebrates its tenth annual iftar, providing a vital sanctuary for queer Muslims to embrace their intersectional identities during Ramadan.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here's why

Western promises of freedom often mask imperialistic desires for control and domination, leaving oppressed peoples wary of foreign intervention.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

From Political Polarization to Bridging Divides

Political polarization stems from emotional identity and negative out-group perceptions rather than factual disagreement, and community engagement proves more effective than presenting contradictory evidence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right's attacks on worship | Arun Arora

Every year on Remembrance Day, the bishop of London leads a public Christian act of lamentation in the open air, accompanied by hymns, Bible readings, and prayers in the name of Jesus Christ.
London politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Here in Tel Aviv, even in the midst of war, the Israelis and Palestinians I work with hold on to one another's humanity | David Davidi-Brown

Missile attacks on Israeli cities force residents into shelters and safe rooms, with most intercepted but some causing casualties, fundamentally altering daily life and creating widespread trauma.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK religious leaders urge Mahmood to slow down and rethink' refugee plans

Religious leaders urge the UK government to reconsider asylum reforms that would end permanent refugee status and replace five-year protection with 30-month temporary protection periods.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

With years of planning and a 'bit of luck,' Michigan temple averted tragedy

A Lebanese-American driver attacked a Michigan synagogue with his truck, but security personnel killed him before he reached classrooms with children, preventing mass casualties.
#islamophobia
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr pause' in conflict

Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms. However, he warned that in case of any cross-border attack, drone attack or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, [operations] shall immediately resume with renewed intensity.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Religious leaders condemn Michigan synagogue attack but moving forward together tricky

Congregation T'chiyah Rabbi Alana Alpert said that everyone deserves to walk safely down the streets of our neighborhoods and through the doors of our holy spaces. Anytime someone blames or conflates all Jewish people including kids at their school with the state or government of Israel, that is dangerous and antisemitic, and it leads directly to violence against us.
Right-wing politics
NYC parents
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

Mamdani hosts Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion

NYC Mayor Mamdani hosted Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and his family for Ramadan dinner, marking one year since Khalil's ICE arrest and subsequent release.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation. Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen.
World news
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Religion influencers have become like Yelp for faith seekers

Religious influencers on YouTube serve as modern guides helping millions of Americans explore diverse faith traditions and make informed spiritual choices in an era of declining religious affiliation.
#buddhist-pilgrimage
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Young Muslims have created an inclusive Ramadan that works for everyone. Now that's in danger | Nosheen Iqbal

Muslim Londoners created inclusive, diverse, female-led Ramadan spaces—iftars, feminist prayers, wellness and coworking—that fostered connection and countered Islamophobia and social fragmentation.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

"People Need Unifying Messages"

In this issue of the HBR Executive Agenda, editor at large Adi Ignatius talks to Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati about how leaders can act with clarity amid rising social tension and rapid technological change.
Business
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: February 12, Pope Francis meets Russian Orthodox Church's leader

February 12 features landmark religious rapprochement, major historic milestones, high-profile trials and convictions, and the births of several prominent public figures.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Can academia handle my religious faith?

Religious identity coexists with academic careers, and denying this complexity harms researchers and wider society.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I wish my friend would chill out about religious holidays

Cultural and religious traditions hold deep personal significance beyond regular practice, and acknowledging them strengthens friendships and shows respect for identity.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This Ramadan, know this: I am me, a Muslim and a Briton. I am not a headline, a threat or a stereotype | Nazir Afzal

Not a day passes without some overt expression of it in our national life. A crime committed by one Muslim becomes an indictment of all Muslims. A cultural practice is wrenched from context and weaponised to provoke anxiety. A theological concept is distorted to imply threat. And on the streets, and increasingly online, it can turn into violence, intimidation or exclusion directed at anyone who looks Muslim.
UK news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Mamdani's Newest Ally: The Catholic Church?

Zohran Mamdani's mayoralty brings cautious optimism for leftist politics, expanding childcare, tenant protections, and immigrant safeguards amid federal retrenchment and aggressive policies.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Should Progressive Organizers Lean More on the Church?

Churches have historically provided moral authority, infrastructure, and community essential for sustained protest, and those roles are difficult to replicate in digital-era dissent.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

These Tiny Rituals Are Surprisingly Easy To Implement - And They Can Save Your Friendships

Friendship rituals create consistent practices that strengthen bonds, foster vulnerability, and maintain connections during busy or changing life seasons.
US news
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland faith leaders fly to Minneapolis and fast at home against ICE

Bay Area religious leaders traveled to Minneapolis to protest ICE enforcement and Renee Good's killing while local clergy fasted in solidarity.
#buddhist-monks
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Who is really safe in India and Israel?

Israel and India's deepening partnership between Netanyahu and Modi is rooted in shared ideological frameworks against Islam, yet both nations fail to ensure genuine security and inclusion for all citizens despite claiming to be sanctuaries.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Two friends, an Israeli and a Palestinian, believe peace is possible after war

An Israeli and a Palestinian who suffered personal losses are dedicating themselves to grassroots peacebuilding and coexistence within five years.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Trump's framing of Nigeria insurgency as a war on Christians risks undermining interfaith peacebuilding

Framing Nigeria's insurgency solely as persecution of Christians misrepresents complex motives and risks inflaming divisions; violence affects Christians and Muslims alike.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Al-Aqsa is a detonator': six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

A six-decade status quo at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa/Temple Mount collapsed amid arrests, bans, and far-right-backed Jewish extremist incursions, raising risk of regional unrest.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

CFP: AAR Indian and Chinese Religion in Dialogue Unit

The Indian and Chinese Religions in Dialogue Unit of the AAR invites panel and paper proposals for the 2026 American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in Denver. The deadline is Friday, March 6th. Panel and paper proposals covering all Indian and Chinese traditions from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives are welcomed. Please see below the panel themes already proposed and reach out to the relevant contact person if interested. Proposals of others are welcomed as well. Proposals should be submitted through PAPERS.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This Ramadan in Gaza we pray for mercy, share what we have and light a single candle for hope | Majdoleen Abu Assi

Ramadan in Gaza is marked by displacement, constant fear, destruction, and soaring costs, turning rituals into struggles under surveillance and uncertainty.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Small but mighty: Colombia's Muslim community celebrates Ramadan

But Zia is one of an estimated 85,000 to 100,000 Muslims in Colombia, comprising less than 0.2 percent of the country's population. Within that community, though, is a prism of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some of Colombia's Muslims reflect a rich history of migration to the region. Others are converts. The Colombian Islamic community is a small one but enjoys more on account of its diversity, Zia said, as he took a break from serving tea in his uncle Zaheer's restaurant
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