‘Raptures’ Review: Religious Extremism Abets Toxic Masculinity In a Timely Swedish Period Piece
In case you’re in any doubt as to how you should respond when your hitherto mild-mannered husband announces plans to lead a religious sect — the answer is to run, very fast and very far — the Swedish ...
Man found guilty of hate crime over Sweden Koran burnings
A Swedish court found an anti-Islam campaigner guilty on Monday of hate crimes involving staging public burnings of the Koran, in a ruling handed down five days after another man also being prosecuted ...
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24% Indians identify as religious nationalists, 57% Hindus feel religious texts should shape laws—Pew
Pew study explores how people view the role of religion in national identity and policymaking. It surveyed nearly 55,000 ...
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Comparing Levels of Religious Nationalism Around the World
We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.
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3. How important is following a specific religion to national belonging?
Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national ...
People in middle-income nations more likely to be ‘religious nationalists’: Pew Center study
Pew Research Center report shows religious nationalism varies by income, education, and country, impacting views on society.
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Why Sweden Dominates Scandinavia's Population
In fact, the entire region has less than 1/4th the population of Germany. What's even more interesting is that, within Scandinavia, Sweden has about twice the population as its three siblings ...
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The evolution of Kumbh Mela: From religious gathering to a global tourist attraction
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a once-in-144-years event, attracts millions through its spiritual, religious, and cultural vitality. This year's gathering in Prayagraj emphasizes spiritual rebirth through ...
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Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
Elisabeth Svantesson, the finance minister of Sweden, said she and her officials were skeptical of how Russia's official figures were describing its economy. One measure they use instead ...
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Sweden’s Latvia NATO Deployment – What We Know
Sweden sent 550 troops from one of its mechanized infantry battalions to Riga, Latvia, on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade on NATO’s eastern flank. Latvia borders Russia to the ...
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Texas Has a Perverse Idea of Religious Freedom
The Supreme Court of Texas just heard oral argument in a case challenging a remarkably punitive and malicious attack on religious liberty by the state of Texas. That attack isn’t just dangerous ...
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Pentecostals will confuse any census
To get a fairly accurate picture of Uganda’s religious demographics, closely watch the events at many funerals around the country. Our pastors will be humbled.Then there are two contradictions ...