Religion

‘House of Religions’ bringing eight faiths together under one roof in Bern

‘Religious freedom’ claims used to defend FGM in courts in four countries

5 main world religions and their basic beliefs

By Mary Gormandy White, M.A. 

A fifth of non-believers turn to prayer in a crisis or out of habit, poll finds

Age distribution of religious groups

An employer who bans all religious clothing at work is not one I’d want to work for

Anti-Semitism worldwide, 2010

23% of all serious acts of violence and vandalism perpetrated against Jews and Jewish property globally in 2010 took place in the UK, according to Antisemitism Worldwide, 2010: General Analysis.

Are British people religious?

Article 9: Freedom of thought, belief and religion

Atheists do not feel life is devoid of any meaning

Belief

Religious systems often include beliefs about the world (both seen and unseen), which describe (or dictate) how the world operates. Subscribing to a set of beliefs (orthodoxy) is not always essential for belonging to a religion.

By Luke Burns

Beyond beliefs: does religious faith lead to a happier, healthier life?

The stress-reducing, life-extending benefits of religion can offer useful strategies even for non-believers, say scientists.

By David Robson

Britain IS a Christian country (but we’re not religious)

Britain’s ‘atheist church’ now pulls in crowds from Berlin to Ohio

Britain’s non-religious population growing rapidly, figures show

British public most likely to blame the media for Islamophobia

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK Islamophobia survey from ComRes.

Can the Church of England attract young people again?

Celebrations and festivals

Festivals and celebrations are important in every culture and religion around the world. They bring people together to share joy, express beliefs, honour traditions, and make lasting memories. For many young people, festivals are also a chance to learn more about their identity or to explore different ways of life. Whether religious or cultural, big or small, festivals help communities celebrate what matters to them most.

Creative and academic freedom under threat from religious intolerance in India

Do young people care about religion?