Religion
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What is halal meat and is it cruel to animals?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked by animal welfare groups, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
By The Week UK Last updated
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Manchester synagogue attack: what do we know?
Today’s Big Question Two dead after car and stabbing attack on holiest day in Jewish year
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Prayer apps: is AI playing God?
Under The Radar New chatbots are aimed at creating a new generation of believers
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religion
The Explainer Politicians like Rob Sand and James Talarico have made a name for themselves pushing their faith
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pope Leo canonizes first millennial saint
Speed Read Two young Italians, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, were elevated to sainthood
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The IDF's manpower problem
The Explainer Israeli military's shortage of up to 12,000 troops results in call-up for tens of thousands of reservists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Temple Mount: the politics of Judaism's holiest site
The Explainer Latest provocation at religious site with a history of 'perpetual friction' risks violence erupting again
By The Week UK Published
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Missionaries using tech to contact Amazon's Indigenous people
Under the radar Wealthy US-backed evangelical groups are sending drones to reach remote and uncontacted tribes, despite legal prohibitions
By Genevieve Bates Published
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at work
The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Thailand's monk sex scandal
In The Spotlight New accusations involving illicit sex and blackmail have shaken the nation and opened a debate on the privileges monks enjoy
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Grok brings to light wider AI antisemitism
In the Spotlight Google and OpenAI are among the other creators who have faced problems
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What has the Dalai Lama achieved?
The Explainer Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader has just turned 90, and he has been clarifying his reincarnation plans
By The Week UK Published
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The Swedish church at the centre of a Russian spy drama
Under The Radar The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of being an 'active tool' of Moscow's 'soft power'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
Under The Radar