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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 day 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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#cultural-identity
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
5 days ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
5 days ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
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.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

On Holy Saturday, as Palestinian Christians tried to reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Israeli security forces started attacking and arresting them, demonstrating a clear violation of religious freedoms.
World politics
#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
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
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
3 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.
Psychology
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Ways to keep talking - and maybe find way forward - amid riven times - Harvard Gazette

Signaling goodwill and respect while highlighting shared interests is essential for effective disagreement.
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.
#eid-al-fitr
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.
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.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
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.
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
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.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

Growing up during Sri Lanka's civil war taught me that getting along with people across divides is a virtue we can learn

Sri Lanka's rich religious diversity coexists with a history of conflict and division, particularly during the civil war from 1983 to 2009.
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.
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.
#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.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Civil rights group reports surge in anti-Muslim discrimination and rhetoric in 2025

Anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States has significantly increased during 2025, driven by anti-Muslim rhetoric from public officials and Trump administration policies targeting immigrants based on national origin.
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
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a secular, inclusive community organization promoting better living, community service, and wonder through monthly gatherings featuring music, talks, and social activities.
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.
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
#ramadan
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.
#buddhist-pilgrimage
Music
fromNature
1 month ago

Music is not a universal language - but it can bring us together when words fail

Music continues to unite people globally and remains central to debates about universality, human uniqueness, and responses to AI-driven inhumanity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Benefits of Religiously Integrated Psychotherapy

An Islamically integrated psychotherapy model produced large distress reductions, showed nonlinear healing trajectories, and increased culturally and spiritually informed resources for Muslim clients.
#buddhist-monks
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
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Pacific School of Religion dedicates new library

The building, designed by Walter Ratcliff, Jr. was declared one of the most beautiful and chaste buildings in the Bay region according to the Berkeley Daily Gazette. Heavenward pointing in its Gothic lines, the architecture, said Dr. Swartz (President of the PSR) was of the most inspiring character. Final plans call for a central tower as the crowning feature of the architectural scheme.
California
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYC hosts its first public Muslim Heritage Month celebration

New York City will observe Muslim-American Heritage Month in January 2026 with a Jan. 28 capstone event honoring Muslim New Yorkers' cultural and historical contributions.
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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! My Friend Found Religion and Is Happier Than Ever. I Can't Help But Judge Her.

Support a friend's spiritual change by listening without judgment, setting boundaries, and accepting differences while maintaining your own values.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rejecting Muslim hostility definition sends message your safety doesn't matter', peer says

Failing to adopt a definition of anti-Muslim hostility signals that British Muslims' safety is not prioritized, despite rising hate crimes and growing feelings of exclusion.
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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
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.
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.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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Psychology and Neighbor Love

Religion can either promote universal compassion or create harmful boundaries around who deserves love, depending on whether it emphasizes human dignity for all or reinforces in-group exclusivity.
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.
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.
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
World news
fromMindful
2 months ago

Can Compassion Save the Planet?

When British author Karen Armstrong won the TED prize in 2008, she used the money to convene a group of religious thinkers from a wide range of faiths to craft an updated version of the Golden Rule for the 21st century. What emerged was the Charter for Compassion, which calls on people around the world "to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and put another there, and to honor the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect."
Philosophy
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