religion

One in four Americans ditch religion: A third of ex-Catholics break away

A new study shows 26% increase in religiously unaffiliated Americans. Growing divide with politicians embracing Christian nationalism.

The Temple Mount could be a home for all peoples

Aggression has only exacerbated the problem for all parties.

By LEORA SCHEFRES
27/03/2024

King Charles met with faith leaders in first appearance since starting cancer treatment

This commitment to interfaith dialogue has been a central part of King Charles's work even before his accession to the throne, highlighted by his effort to ensure all major religions were represented

26/03/2024

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a religious conflict

As we contemplate what will happen “on the day after” it is important to examine the religious aspects of the alliances that have assisted Hamas before and since October 7.

By ARNOLD SLYPER
03/03/2024

Israel's war has polarized the world, and has exposed right from wrong

The calls for ceasefire have shown the inability of some in the Western world to call out basic truths and stand on the side of good. And these faults are not going unnoticed. 

By HAYIM LEITER
03/03/2024

Trump's embrace of Christian nationalism tells Jews they don't belong in the US

The embrace of Christian nationalism was also at the heart of a notorious decision by the Alabama Supreme Court last week declaring that human embryos are children.

Majority of Iranians want secular government, leaked study shows

Numbers show that 73% of Iranians want a separation between state and religion. 

A call for equality and inclusivity: embracing diversity in Jewish practice

Issues such as conscription exacerbate religious divisions in Israeli society - reclaiming our Jewish identity requires a paradigm shift towards inclusivity, diversity, and equality.

By MORAN ZER KATZENSTEIN
22/02/2024

My family's Jewish day school story

I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.

By CHERYL WEINER ROSENBERG
19/02/2024
A Jewish woman and a Palestinian one hugging in the Ramallah Muqata'a, November 28, 2019

Jews and Muslims fight for religious freedom together

With both antisemitism and Islamophobia on the rise in Europe, the Jewish and Muslim communities should take this rare opportunity to stand together to halt this trend.

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