AI godbots: religious leaders warn of ‘alarming consequences’ when machines speak in the name of God
Researchers interviewed almost 30 religious leaders across all six major religious faiths in the UK to find out how AI was affecting them.
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What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.
Sage, sacred to Native Americans, is being used in purification rituals, raising issues of cultural appropriation
Native Americans are struggling to find sage for their spiritual practices as the plant is being overharvested for sale to the wider public.
Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use as a way to mystical experiences.
BBC climate thriller The Rapture isn’t so far‑fetched
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.
Hard evidence: is Christianity dying in Britain?
Like an Old Testament prophet telling the Israelites that they were doomed, Lord Carey has been warning Anglicans for years of their possible annihilation. The Church is “one generation away from extinction…
The Land Sings Back: a gorgeous exhibition of drawings inspired by ecofeminism
Thirteen artists with ancestral lands in south Asia, Africa and the Caribbean are subverting the role drawing has played in conquest and colonialism.
America’s Muslims come from many traditions and cultures
Day 3 of our Understanding Islam series. Many Muslims belong to one of two sects of Islam, which agree on most of the fundamentals of Islam but vary in others.
The G20’s first religious summit includes India’s militant RSS – but that’s a good move to promote peace
Inviting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – notorious for its role in violent conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in India – could help kickstart a global movement of improved interfaith relations.
Panama celebrates its black Christ, part of protest against colonialism and slavery
The statue of black Christ has a deep significance for the people of Panama. An object of deep devotion, it also serves as a reminder of colonialism.
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