Hinduism
The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
(The Conversation) — The Indian festival of lights is arguably the most important holiday of the year for South Asian families.
Kamala Harris talks about her own faith and how it might influence a Biden-Harris White House
Brandeis University stands by caste-bias ban despite pushback from Hindu activists
Hindu nationalists see Muslim jihad everywhere in India
(RNS) — The Quran’s concept of the term ‘jihad’ is being framed as a conspiracy against India’s Hindu majority.
In the midst of deep grief, a scholar writes how Hindu rituals taught her to let go
(THE CONVERSATION) — Rituals can hold the core beliefs of a culture and provide a sense of control in an otherwise helpless situation.
Why ‘namaste’ has become the perfect pandemic greeting
(The Conversation) — As people the world over are choosing to ditch the handshakes and hugs for fear of contracting the coronavirus, namaste is becoming the perfect pandemic greeting.
Calling all women: It’s time to take our stand together against tyranny and injustice
(RNS) — Every holy text we follow, from the Quran, Torah and Bible to the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, demands a moral obligation to the most marginalized people in society.
A Catholic priest takes on interfaith fight against COVID-19 in a sacred Hindu city
(RNS) — Though anchored in Christianity, Mathew draws from a broad swath of spiritual traditions to reach his fellow citizens, including Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas of cosmic consciousness.
Yoga’s ‘father in the West’ still defining our spirituality and celebrity 100 years later
(RNS) — Pioneering a vision of wellness in which spirituality and self-help converge, Yogananda created a new model for pop spirituality.
Is it time to add ‘caste’ as a category in US anti-discrimination laws?
(RNS) — Kamala Harris’ rise in American politlcs makes this an opportune time to address growing caste discrimination in the United States.
More than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers
(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.
Pandemic reshapes worship across the UK’s many faiths
(AP) — Rites that have been the bedrock of beliefs for centuries have evolved swiftly during the pandemic lockdown.
Kamala Harris is more than her gender and race. She is also the future of American religion.
(RNS) — ‘The Biden-Harris ticket looks a lot more like America’s future,’ said one demographer, ‘and the Trump-Pence ticket looks a lot more like America’s past.’
Harris’ nomination shows why representation matters, but is not enough
(RNS) — The Democratic vice presidential nominee has to show the moral courage to address her own role in perpetuating systems that drag underrepresented communities down.
Kashmir’s lockdown at one year: A region’s alienation turns to betrayal
(RNS) — Kashmir’s loss of autonomy has now taken on a larger figurative dimension: It is also about betrayal of trust, political disempowerment and a deep sense of humiliation.