The religion perspective of science: A brief review
Explore the nuanced religion perspective of science, an intriguing journey through the interplay of science and religion in Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
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Uganda regime exploits social anxieties in promoting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and win political support
Nicolette Manglos-Weber, an Associate Professor of Religion at Boston University, has been collaborating with Ugandan community activists and NGO leaders since 2017 as a researcher of politics and religion in the area. These authorities express growing concerns about governmental corruption and human rights violations, according to her opinion piece that she published in The Coversation….
Outraged by an Oppenheimer scene, right-wing religious community in India challenging the movie’s approval
After Oppenheimer’s release in the nation with a scene showing the main character reading from the Bhagavad Gita in a private setting—the most recent controversy in India’s history of film censorship—vocal members of the country’s right wing are demanding answers from the Central Board of Film Certification, which is in charge of censoring films deemed…
Minneapolis becoming the first major U.S. city to allow adhan to be broadcast from mosques five times a day
The “adhan,” or Muslim call to prayer, can now be broadcast from mosques five times per day, making Minneapolis the first major American city to do so. A amendment to the city’s sound law was overwhelmingly passed by the Minneapolis City Council in April 2023, essentially removing the time restrictions that had previously prevented the…
Another Koran burning in Copenhagen by ‘Danish Patriot’ following the recent Stockholm incident
In an attempt to further deteriorate relations between the two nations, protesters on Monday set fire to a copy of the Koran, Islam’s sacred book, in front of the Iraqi embassy in the Danish capital. Iran and Iraq have seen widespread protests after Denmark and Sweden permitted the burning of the Koran under free speech…
A Russian missile attack ruined Ukraine’s Odesa largest ortodox cathedral
According to sources, a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian coastal city of Odesa resulted in at least one fatality, 22 injuries, and significant damage to an Orthodox cathedral. The governor of Odesa, Oleg Kiper, reported that numerous children were among those hurt in Sunday’s airstrike on the messaging app Telegram. He announced, “Odesa, another…
Botswana is a Christian country, no LGBT allowed! Religious groups marched across the city
Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, has witnessed protests opposing legislation that would legalize same-sex relationships. The Botswana High Court found in 2019 that same-sex relationship jail penalties are unconstitutional, siding with activists who sought their repeal. The administration attempted to overturn the decision but failed in their appeal in 2021. We are shouting no to…
Malaysia suspends a music event following an onstage gay kiss by British band The 1975
A day after the lead singer of the British pop rock band The 1975 kissed a male bandmate onstage and denounced the nation’s anti-LGBT policies, the Malaysian government on Saturday cancelled a music festival in the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. According to a government group that monitors foreigners’ filming and performances, The 1975 have also…
Protesters break into the Swedish embassy in Iraq against the proposed Quran burning
When police in Stockholm approved a second planned burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran, protesters in Baghdad attacked the main gates of the Swedish embassy. Iraqi security forces separated the crowd. Social media videos depicted a sizable crowd of demonstrators inside the Swedish embassy’s perimeter as well as black smoke and fire emanating…
An Indonesian Catholic priest got social media backlash for blessing dog wedding
Two Catholic women and an Indonesian Catholic priest faced criticism on social media for allegedly planning a dog “wedding ceremony.” The two Alaskan Malamutes reportedly exchanged vows at a Jakarta mall on July 14 for an estimated 200 million rupiah ($13,350). Online commenters scolded them for wasting money. The event featured a procession appropriate for…
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