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Babylon Bee Meme Questions Judging Entire Religions by Millions' Actions
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Religion Developments Span Communities Worldwide
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— Sep 15, 2026
A global religion beat covers shifting faith dynamics in the U.S.—Catholicism remains the largest faith despite declines—and how faith informs public life, policy, and ethical debates on technology and violence, while spotlighting ongoing interfaith initiatives in Australia and enduring religious festivals in India. It also notes a new biblical film retelling the story of Daniel and a Catholic devotion emphasizing God’s holiness within Christian life.
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Religion reporter reflects on hate persisting after 9/11 attacks
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— Sep 8, 2026
A religion reporter recalls dropping her young sons at school on 9/11 and later reflects on covering faith amid rising hate that continued long after the attacks.
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Pope Leo Plans France Visit Amid Assisted-Dying Debate
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Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming official visit to France will foreground the Vatican’s emphasis on upholding the sanctity of life amid France’s new end-of-life law, with meetings planned in Paris and Lourdes that could shape dialogue on moral issues, clerical abuse, and state-religion relations. The trip also features tensions over protocol and honors, as Leo declines certain state-level recognitions and private meetings, while Vatican observers weigh the political implications of the papal schedule and France’s secular context.
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Trump EPA Moves To Let New Hampshire Scrap Car Emissions Tests As Public Comments Close Friday
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Vatican Document Urges Catholics to Esteem Other Faiths
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— Sep 16, 2026
The Vatican, in its document A Journey of Hope, urges Catholics to esteem other religions and discourages proselytism, framing interreligious dialogue as central to the Church’s mission amid ongoing concerns about internal scandal. Pope Leo XIV further emphasizes Gaudium et Spes’ call to recognize the growing interdependence of people as a resource and warns against reducing human relationships to virtual or algorithm-driven interactions, advocating deeper personal connection.
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Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies
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— Sep 14, 2026
A diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.
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Religion News Service says war is not answer 25 years after 9/11
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— Sep 8, 2026
A Quaker peace advocate who was 27 during the 2001 attacks recalls the call for justice through law rather than war and notes progress toward nonviolent solutions 25 years later.
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We need stronger alliances and better intelligence sharing now instead of repeating the same military mistakes from two decades ago.
Trump: ‘I’ve Done More for Religion Than Any Other President’
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— Feb 5, 2026
President Donald Trump made a pretty bold claim at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning. “I’ve done more for religion than any other president,” Trump said as reported by Newsmax . “This is a beautiful…
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September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural History
Entertainment
— Sep 16, 2026
Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.
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Thai Actor Kong Jiro’s Marni Fashion Photos Spark Fan Excitement Amid Milan Fashion Week
Kong Jiro's stylish Marni outfit photos tied to Milan Fashion Week generated pure positive fandom hype from the ThomasKong community, with no notable criticism or debate in reactions.
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Rainn Wilson Says People Are Rejecting Religion for ‘Superficial’ Spirituality
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— Jun 29, 2023
Actor Rainn Wilson shared his thoughts on society’s dismissal of religion and its embrace of “superficial” spirituality. Recently, Wilson, 57, who has been open about his Bahai faith, “for a good 12 years” appeared on…
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Shania Twain Talks About Dinner With Oprah Winfrey That ‘Went Sour’ Over Topic of Religion
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— Sep 29, 2022
Singer Shania Twain described the time she tried to discuss religion with Oprah Winfrey over dinner. During an appearance on the Table Manners podcast with Jennie and Lennie Ware, Twain spoke about her “memorable”…
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Report Finds Christianity on Track to Become Minority Religion in America
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2022
A new report says that Christians could become a minority in America by 2045. The report by Pew Research Center and the General Social Survey said that Christians are largely leaving religion behind to become atheists…
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Kanye West Focuses on Religion in First Election Campaign Video
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— Oct 13, 2020
Rapper Kanye West on Monday released his first official campaign video in his long-shot bid to be elected U.S. president on Nov. 3, focusing on religion and families. West, 43, who launched his campaign for the White…
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Democrat Primary Winner Comments on Religion
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— Jun 30, 2026
Texas State Representative James Talarico has never been shy about mixing politics and religion, but one set of comments from earlier this year is getting a second look now that he’s running for the U.S. Senate. And here’s the thing: these weren’t ancient tweets dug up by political opponents or an off-the-cuff remark from years […]
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Trump’s Media Ban Hit With Court Order as Press Passes Must Be Restored
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to restore the outlets’ press credentials while their lawsuit moves forward. According to Fox News , the temporary restraining order issued Thursday will remain in effect for 14 days unless the court changes it. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly
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Ex-MSNBC Host Joy Reid Says US Is Christian Version Of Iran ‘Oppressing Women’ For Religion
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— Mar 16, 2026
Commentator and former MSNBC host Joy Reid said on a recent podcast that the United States and Iran are essentially equally oppressive regimes distinguished mainly by religion. Reid compared the U.S. and Iran while on…
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Netanyahu weaponises religion in Gaza war
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— Aug 25, 2026
Israel's war discourse is shaped by Netanyahu’s rhetoric that weaponizes religion and signals a proactive security doctrine of 'kill them first,' a shift highlighted at a Waldorf conference and linked to wider debates on how Israel confronts Gaza. Meanwhile, a soldier’s testimony reveals the IDF’s information warfare tactics to retrospective-incriminate victims’ associations with Hamas, as discussions of Jewish soft power in America probe how hard power is balanced with moral influence amid rising antisemitism.
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‘So Frustrated With Religion’: ‘The View’ Co-Host Sara Haines Rages At Christians Upset By Drag Olympics Opening
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— Jul 29, 2024
“The View” co-host Sara Haines raged at Christians on Monday for expressing frustration at the Olympics opening ceremony featuring drag queens seemingly mocking the religion. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games faced backlash…
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Women, Youth Led American Exodus From Religion Over Past 13 Years, Poll Shows
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— Jun 16, 2026
Fewer Americans believe that a more religious country would be a better one than did 13 years ago, a new Gallup poll shows.
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Serbian Judo Star Banned For Religious Gesture At Paris Olympics
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— Sep 23, 2024
The suspension comes as the Olympics were overwhelmed by controversy following the fallout from the “Last Supper” scene during the Opening Ceremony. RELIGION UNPLUGGED. “> Serbian judo star Nemanja Majdov…
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Gun Manufacturer Slaps Connecticut With Suit Over Gun Ban
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 9h
Couple Find Hidden Hoard of Treasure During Domestic Kitchen Renovation
Reporting
— Apr 21, 2024
It is the 1640s in Dorset, along England’s southern coast. All around, in a war over religion, freedom and power, Cavaliers and Roundheads are clashing in deadly battles that will not cease for almost a decade. The…
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Trump on Joe Biden’s Religious Views: He Is ‘Against the Bible’
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— Aug 6, 2020
President Donald Trump is attacking Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s religious views, insisting he is “against” the Bible and religion. During a radio interview with former talk show host Geraldo Rivera…
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Trump Claims Viral Healing Post Was Him Playing Doctor, Not God
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— Apr 13, 2026
President Donald Trump claimed Monday that a religion-themed image he posted and later deleted from social media that showed him healing the sick was actually just a representation of him as “a doctor” and not intended…
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Watch: ‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name’ Rings Out Through State Capitol as Christians Push to Abolish Abortion
Opinion
— Feb 23, 2024
The United States is not a theocracy — a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God. However, that doesn’t mean it’s secular and has no connection to religion. On the contrary. The fact is that…
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Suspect Allegedly Stabs Man, Dog After Victim Identifies As Christian
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— Jan 27, 2026
A man allegedly stabbed a Parkland, Wash. resident and his dog early Sunday after confronting the victim in a convenience store parking lot about his religion, authorities said. Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies…
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Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella says early defeats will be forgotten if season ends successfully
Fabrizio Romano posted a quote from Marc Cucurella stating that if Real Madrid finishes the season the way “we ALL want,” no one will remember the poor start or the two defeats. The post is trending due to Romano’s massive following, Real Madrid’s early-season struggles, and La Liga rivalry banter.
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