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Colorado school bans religious imagery in student artwork

A Colorado high school faces backlash after implementing a controversial ban on religious imagery in student artwork, raising serious questions about freedom of expression and religious rights in educational settings.

Boston removes Catholic saints from city pledge

In a controversial move that's dividing the community, Boston's City Council has eliminated references to Catholic saints from its traditional pledge, sparking debate about religious heritage and modern inclusivity.

Bible Sales Defy Digital Age in Surprising US Trend

In a surprising cultural shift, Bible purchases are experiencing unprecedented growth across the United States, with conservative commentators and changing social values driving this spiritual renaissance.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.

Mormon Church leadership shift as Dallin Oaks steps up

Significant leadership transition within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Dallin H. Oaks assumes senior authority following health issues affecting senior apostle President M. Russell Ballard.

Labour's Digital ID Gender Choice Alarms MPs

Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.

West Bank Christians face violent expulsion campaign

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking campaign of intimidation and violence against Palestinian Christians in the Occupied West Bank, threatening the extinction of one of Christianity's oldest communities.

Man claims divinity, faces Indonesian Islamic police

A controversial religious figure in Indonesia has been detained by Islamic sharia police after declaring himself divine, sparking debates about religious freedom and enforcement in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

Scottish Identity Surges as British Affiliation Declines

Groundbreaking research from the University of Glasgow shows a dramatic shift in national identity in Scotland, with a significant rise in Scottish-only affiliation and a sharp decline in British identity, reshaping the nation's social and political lands

Sharia Patrols Target Texas Neighbourhoods

Exclusive reports emerge from Texas of self-appointed 'Sharia patrols' attempting to enforce Islamic law by intimidating residents and demanding businesses stop selling alcohol and pork, raising serious concerns over religious coercion and public safety.

Satanic Burger Sparks Religious Freedom Court Battle

A South Carolina burger joint's satanic-themed menu item has ignited a fiery legal dispute, pitting religious expression against business regulations, with the state's Supreme Court now set to rule.

Labour MP sparks fury: 'Cornwall not English'

Labour MP Perran Moon ignites heated debate after declaring Cornwall isn't part of England, prompting strong reactions from politicians and residents about Cornish identity and constitutional status.

Quebec Passes Controversial Public Prayer Ban

The Canadian province of Quebec has passed a controversial new law, Bill 25, severely restricting public prayer in a move critics are calling a direct assault on religious liberties. The legislation has sparked immediate legal challenges and protests.

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