Grappling With Religion
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Why France’s decision to revoke funding to acclaimed Muslim high school reflects a common paradox
Many steps the government takes to supposedly protect ‘French Republican values, better ‘integrate’ Muslims or prevent radicalisation can often do the opposite.
Carol Ferrara, The Conversation, Françoise Lorcerie, The Conversation & Vincent Geisser, The Conversation
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Can scientists be religious? Research says yes – but it is challenging
Religious scientists report navigating hostility from peers and a professional culture that poses challenges for other life goals.
Christopher P Scheitle, The Conversation
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‘Let the gods defend their own honour’ – why blasphemy is an outdated concept in modern democracies
Blasphemy protects the religion of the majority and is an anti-democratic concept.
Faisal CK
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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Moderating Muslim theology: It’s time to open up Islam to modern interpretations
Teachings should be recontextualised by drawing on the peaceful aspects of Islam to encourage respect for religious pluralism and fundamental human dignity.
A Faizur Rahman
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What India’s experience with secularism can teach Europe about Muslim minorities
While Europeans can learn a lot from India in terms of managing community relations, the crisis of Indian secularism serves as a warning.
Joerg Friedrichs, The Conversation
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In Manipur, a woman lies unburied for over 2 weeks as village council refuses space for final rites
The family of the deceased claim they are being discriminated against as they are practising Catholics in a Baptist-dominated village.
Arunabh Saikia
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Interview: Kanwariyas need to be seen beyond being merely a cause of traffic snarls and disruptions
The urban middle class often has contempt for them. But they are mostly young men seeking respect and relief from their social conditions, says Vikash Singh.
Scroll Staff
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The resurgence of religion has not come despite modernisation but because of it
Development has failed to reduce human suffering and in a global economy, inequality has only increased. In times like this, religion is the only solace.
Vikash Singh
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Watch: The US comedian trolled by cow-vigilante supporters always points out religious absurdities
His objective: ‘...to laugh at the world and the ridiculousness of the situation.’
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Why does Pakistan’s horror pulp fiction stereotype Hindus?
Pakistani pulp fiction often portrays Hindu characters as evil demons and Muslims as heroes.
Jürgen Schaflechner, The Conversation
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Video: why writer and scholar Reza Aslan wants a Muslim 'Modern Family' for Americans
“You’re more likely to die from faulty furniture than an Islamic terrorist.”
Scroll Staff
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Mixed martial arts and Christianity: ‘Where Feet, Fist and Faith Collide’
A moment’s theological reflection, however, raises a host of ethical quandaries and paradoxes for the theologian or thoughtful Christian.
Nick Watson and Brian Bolt, The Conversation
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game