News Feature Channel: Religion

Chula Launches "Phipitbharat 2024" Teacher Training Program and MOU Signing Ceremony to Promote Hindi Language Instruction

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:55:50 EST

Chulalongkorn University, through its Institute of Asian Studies, Indian Studies Center, and the Faculty of Arts, hosted the "Phipitbharat 2024" teacher training program to enhance knowledge of both traditional and modern India.

Chula's Halal Science Center in Pattani Wins National Award for "Outstanding Contributor to Muslim Youth in the Field of Science and Technology"

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:55:18 EST

Mr. Pitak Admareh, Assistant Director of the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University (Pattani office), received an honorary plaque on behalf of the center. The award recognized the center as an outstanding contributor to Muslim youth in the national category for "Science and Technology" at the YMAT AWARD 2024.

Quemar Incienso Puede Suponer Riesgos Para La Salud De Las Personas Con Alergias Y Asma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

En muchas culturas, es comun quemar incienso para practicas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales y ancestrales.

Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.

Faith and Political Choice in the 2024 Election

Canisius University — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:00:10 EST

Definitions of 'Church' and 'Association of Churches' Must Be Updated to Prevent Abuse of Special Legal Protections, Study Argues

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:55:54 EST

New research from Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer highlights how the federal tax law definitions for "church" and "convention or association of churches" require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations.

MSU Expert: Can Schools Stop Students From Praying?

Michigan State University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:05:24 EST

School prayer has been an issue facing school districts for decades. Cases have arisen in the lower courts in which public school educators or students have wanted to pray in various contexts and, as a result, the courts created a reasonably helpful -- albeit far from perfect -- set of tests and factors to be considered to determine when praying at school is appropriate.

Cedars-Sinai Rabbi Offers Insight, Inspiration for High Holidays

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:05:49 EST

The Jewish High Holidays, a time of reflection, repentance and new intentions, begins Oct. 2 at sundown with Rosh Hashanah--the Jewish New Year. Jason Weiner, PhD, senior rabbi at Cedars-Sinai, offers meaningful inspiration for the year ahead.

Survey Reports on Jewish Students' Experiences at U.S. Colleges

Tufts University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:22 EST

The percentage of Jewish students on U.S. college campuses who said their Jewish identity was very important to them increased significantly from 2022 to 2024, according to a new study by a Tufts political scientist.

Friday the 13th: Do You Freak Out?

University of Miami — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:05:22 EST

University of Miami religious studies professors cast an eye--though not an evil one--on our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.

Experts Available: 2024 presidential election, policies and more

Washington University in St. Louis — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:05:08 EST

The following is a list of Washington University in St. Louis faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics related to the election, politics and national and local issues.For assistance, contact Sara Savat at 314-935-9615 or sara.savat@wustl.edu.Daniel Butler, professor of political science, Arts & Sciencesdaniel.

Expert Available: Rise of Religion in Public Education

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:22 EST

The practice of mixing religion and public education is on the rise. ...

New Book Explores 12-Year Study on Religion, Politics, and Community Engagement in Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:05:13 EST

Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock.

Contributing to the sustainable development goals as normative and instrumental acts: The role of Buddhist religious logics in family SMEs

SAGE Publications — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:05:56 EST

Family and religion in flux: Relationship complexity, type of religiosity, and race/ethnicity

Journal of Marriage and Family — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:05:22 EST

Media Tip Sheet: Louisiana Requires Public Schools to Display the Ten Commandments

George Washington University — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:52 EST

Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. ...

WashU Expert: Ten Commandments display likely unconstitutional

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:05:39 EST

Louisiana's recent legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom is likely unconstitutional under the current framework of the Establishment Clause, said an expert on law and religion at Washington University in St. Louis.

Addressing Cancer Screening Behaviors in the Muslim Community in Washington

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:05:51 EST

An important study has revealed crucial insights into the cancer screening behaviors of Muslims in the Washington, D.C., area, highlighting the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on health practices.

Cognitive Styles and Psi: Psi Researchers Are More Similar to Skeptics Than to Lay Believers

University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies — Fri, 24 May 2024 10:05:40 EST

NAPLAN - Ramadan overlap puts added pressure on Muslim students

University of South Australia — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:05:47 EST

NAPLAN can be tough, but it's going to be even harder for Muslim students this year as the National Assessment coincides with the beginning of Ramadan, say University of South Australia researchers.