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Why removing a distinct religious code for Native American military service members will make their needs invisible
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (844+ words) (The Conversation) — When the Pentagon cut roughly 180 faiths from its religious affiliation codes, shrinking the list from more than 200 categories to 31 in May 2026, it folded “Native American religion” into the broader category of “other religion” – one of many faiths the…...
Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1139+ words) The findings highlight the vulnerability that many Jewish adults in the U.S. feel as bipartisan support for Israel erodes and significant divides emerge within the Jewish community about what constitutes antisemitism — particularly when it comes to protesting Israel. A significant share…...
Thousands to gather in Los Angeles to experience the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (226+ words) Thousands of people from around the world are expected to gather in Los Angeles and online this August for the 2026 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free weeklong immersion in the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda — a form of Raja…...
Ascension to Bring the #1 Religion Podcast to the Next Generation with 'The Bible in a Year: Family Edition"
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (588+ words) RNS Press Release Distribution Service reaches a niche audience of mainstream and religious press, policymakers, advocacy groups, faith denominations, universities, seminaries, associations, foundations, public relations professionals, book publishers, and more. Paid press releases do not reflect the opinions of Religion…...
On Pride Day, Dr. Helmut Love links AI to spiritual promises through Georgia initiative
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1291+ words) Atlanta community leader launches AI-for-Good Georgia, a nonpartisan statewide initiative to proudly align AI with humanity’s highest values. ATLANTA — One year after calling for spiritual awakening during Atlanta’s mayoral race, gay Christian technology strategist, community leader, and father Dr. Helmut…...
Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
2+ week, 6+ day ago (338+ words) Addressing the governing body of the U.N. World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need. Echoing a warning first voiced by late Pope Francis during…...
Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class
2+ week, 6+ day ago (829+ words) (The Conversation) — “Namaste,” a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon – the word appears everywhere, from wellness retreats to political events to pop culture. In many yoga classes in North America and Europe, it…...
Silence about porn addiction in the church – not golden
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (458+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A majority of Christians feel okay about viewing pornography, according to a new book. “Our surveys show that only 20% of Christians with a history of porn use wish they didn’t use it at all, and half say they…...
How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (972+ words) (The Conversation) — Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders. What many may not know is that Muslims have been part of the American story…...
Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (354+ words) People gather for the traditional Midsummer celebrations in Gagnef, Sweden, on June 20, 2025. Ulf Palm/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images Europeans across the entire continent have noted this simple and inexorable cycle for millennia. Neolithic monuments such as Ireland’s…...