North Korea's government claims it has won its fight against religion, but a recent report tells a different story. A survey of defectors found that almost everyone agrees: practicing religion openly is impossible. The country is officially atheist, but its constitution says people can believe what
A big fight is happening in court. It could change how churches talk about politics. A group of religious organizations sued the government. They want to change a rule from 1954. This rule stops churches from supporting political candidates. The rule is called the Johnson Amendment. In November 202
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" takes a different path from its predecessors. It dives into themes of religion and mystery, but it stumbles along the way. The story follows detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, as he investigates a death in a troubled New York parish. The film tri
In a surprising move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for a pardon while his corruption trial is still ongoing. This request has caused quite a stir in the country. Netanyahu's lawyers say that the trial is making it hard for him to do his job as prime minister. They also claim that
People today are less trusting of religion than they used to be. This isn't just about recent scandals or bad news. It's been happening for a long time. Back in 1973, only 16% of Americans had little trust in religion. But by 2024, that number jumped to 35%. This drop in trust isn't just about reli
China's government is cracking down hard on different religions. They are targeting Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. This includes locking up religious leaders, tearing down places of worship, and banning religious activities. They say they are doing this for "Sinicization" and state security, bu
A man finds himself at a crossroads. His weekly podcast, a source of joy and expression, is under fire. His wife, a devout Christian, has drawn a line in the sand. She's given him an ultimatum: stop the podcast or face divorce. The podcast, where he openly discusses atheism and other topics, clashes
Eli Lilly has made a big move to make its weight-loss drug, Zepbound, more affordable. They've lowered the price of single-dose vials, hoping more people can get their hands on it. Now, the starting dose is $299 a month, down from $349. Higher doses are also cheaper now, with the 5 mg dose at $399 a
Lebanon is in a tough spot right now. It's got political problems, economic troubles, and a lot of people are leaving because of it. But Pope Leo is there to try and bring some hope and peace. He's meeting with leaders from all the different religious groups in Lebanon. This is a big deal because L
In a New York courtroom, a man named Luigi Mangione is fighting to keep certain evidence out of his upcoming murder trial. The evidence in question includes a handgun and a notebook. Prosecutors believe these items connect Mangione to the killing of a top executive from UnitedHealthcare. Mangione's
