Attacks on Christians, who constitute only 2.3% of India’s 1.4 billion people, have risen sharply over the last few years. The main perpetrators of these crimes are extremists who believe Hinduism, India’s most prevalent faith, is synonymous with Indian identity and citizenship. (Sen, Religion News Service)
Read MoreAccording to the guidance from Ryan Walters, the Republican state superintendent, every teacher must be given “a physical copy of the Bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Ten Commandments.” It breaks down how instructors should teach the Bible by subject — including its historical context, literary significance and influences on arts and music — and by grade levels from five to 12. (Taft, The New York Times)
Read MoreThe film, a sequel to 2015's Inside Out, has so far taken $1.46bn (£1.13bn) at box offices worldwide. That means it has overtaken Frozen II, which made $1.45bn in 2019. Inside Out 2's total is likely to rise further in the coming weeks, and it is only just about to open in Japan. (McIntosh, BBC)
Read MoreLast year, the town of Castle Rock ordered the non-denominational evangelical church to stop providing shelter in the RV and another camping trailer for violating zoning regulations. The church responded by suing the town, located between Denver and Colorado Springs. (Slevin, AP News)
Read MoreThe faith leaders said their countries face “agonizing choices” between spending on their own people and paying their creditors. (Nzwili, Religion News Service)
Read MoreAnalyzing data covering a near universe of Americans born from 1978 to 1992, the researchers found that when employment among the poor parents of children in a community improves, those children are better off economically as adults. (Lahart, The Wall Street Journal)
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