Religion

Scotland's Assisted Dying Bill was opposed by people for a range of reasons, not just religious faith (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How Scotland's Christians are facing attacks on free speech Murdo Fraser

Mass at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow. Scottish Labour is now targeting the Catholic vote ahead of Holyrood elections given Reform and SNP's position on faith schools. PIC: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Labour targets Catholic vote as SNP and Reform 'abandon' faith schools

Curator Dr Fraser Hunter examines the Roman altars. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

'Extraordinary' altars from Roman temple in Scotland to go on show

The Rt Rev Rosemary Frew

Kirk moderator: I get angry at doom and gloom stories about the Church

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St Peter's Square ahead of his Inauguration Mass in May (Picture: David Ramos)

Pope becomes a quiet hero amid Trumpian attempts to warp Christianity Joyce McMillan

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

SNP minister told to explain on school religious assemblies

The Church of Scotland owned hotel in Tiberias, Israel. Picture: Shaul Schwarz/Getty Images

Is the Church of Scotland 'circling the wagons' to balance its books? Martyn McLaughlin

Edinburgh Fringe theatre reviews: JEEZUS! + more

Rioters attack a Holiday Inn Express Hotel where asylum seekers were staying In Rotherham in August last year (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How religious education can help tackle the rise of the far right Fay Lowe

Churchgoing among young people has risen sharply in recent years (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

Christianity's 'quiet revival': Why more Gen Z-ers are going to church Murdo Fraser

Emma Roddick MSP

Former SNP minister wants children to have opt out on religious events

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Rt Rev Dr Shaw James Paterson, the moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

Exclusive Kirk should be commended for rethinking assisted dying, says moderator

JK Rowling

Rowling in 'biology' census protest against SNP's gender reforms

The Scottish Government says it is committed to bringing forward a bill to ban conversion therapy.

The councillor leading calls to ban 'harmful' conversion therapy

The 'solar calendar' discovered by experts from the University of Edinburgh could mark the impact of a devastating comet.

The 10,000BC 'world's oldest calendar' discovered by Scots experts

Increasingly secular society needs to find new moral compass Scotsman comment

Netflix will see an in-depth documentary about popular R'n'B act TLC land this month. Cr. AFP via Getty Images.

Explainer Five best new releases on Netflix this week including Jimmy Carr

When is Eid?

When is Eid al-Fitr and how do you wish someone a happy Eid?

The word "Eid" itself means "feast" or "festival" and Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.

How to wish someone a Happy Eid and greetings to use as Ramadan ends

Raël: The Alien Prophet will tell the bizarre tale of the UFO-inspired religion. Cr. Netflix

Raelism: Who is Claude Vorilhon? His UFO-inspired religion explained

The Exorcist (1973), Warner Bros/ Hoya Productions

The Exorcist: The true story of The Exorcist and why it was banned

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry bizarre interview requests for Spotify podcast revealed

Netflix

Here are 10 of the most highly rated Netflix documentaries on cults

On Easter Sunday it is customary to eat chocolate eggs

Why we eat Easter eggs on Easter Sunday - traditions explained

Easter is upon us and that means the end of Lent is too - here’s everything you need to know about the holy period

When does Lent end this year?

The Church of England has said it will consider whether to stop referring to God as “he” after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms instead.

Church of England to consider gender-neutral terms for God

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art deals with several religions, including Buddhism (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A museum that promotes understanding between people of different faiths and none

Shiva as Nataraja at St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art in Glasgow. PIC: Travelmag.com/CC.

St Mungo is much more than a museum - and it must always be protected

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These are your legal rights if you are made redundant

Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 2 March (Picture: Evan Vucci/AP)

Why so many evangelical Christians back Trump – Henry McLeish

Donald Trump may be playing the global hard man with the 2020 US presidential election in mind (Picture: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Donald Trump should read Robert Burns’ poem To a Louse – Henry McLeish

Rapid Vienna's starting XI line up ahead of their Europa League Group G clash with Spartak Moscow last month. Picture: Getty Images

Rangers' Europa League rivals Rapid Vienna hire priest to deliver '˜divine inspi...

Comedy review: Francesco De Carlo: Comfort Zone

Discrimination affects a third of black and ethnic Scots.

Study finds discrimination affects third of black and ethnic Scots

Nationalism is such a volatile form of cultural energy that it can easily turn radioactive. Picture: Lisa McPhillips

Darren McGarvey: If nationalism is your article of faith, make sure that faith's...

The Scottish Government's decision not to allow 16 to 18-year-olds to opt out of religious observance is facing a legal challenge.

Leader comment: Teens should be able to opt-out of school religion

William Shatner as James T Kirk in Star Trek had a tough job travelling the galaxy. Picture: BBC

Jim Duffy: To boldly go where new technology will hopefully be all around

Comment: Questions of belief arise in families and employment

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Stop worshipping at altar of shops and remember what Christmas is all about

South Korean 'Jedis' gather to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars Jedis, and four other times science fiction became fact

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Religion in school
Where parents can be given choice, I favour the availability of schools of diverse ethos and philosophy. However, if a single school is to serve the entire comm...

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God and science

The Bible retains an influence in the legal world. Picture: TSPL

Religion not the answer for legal needs

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Religion on TV

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Religion’s role

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Religion of SNP

Illustration: DC Turner

Tim Minchin explores his comic book alter ego

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No faith in faith

French priest Peter the Hermit incites people to join the crusades in the Holy Land, circa 1096. An engraving by F. Lix. Picture: Getty

Book review: Fields Of Blood, Karen Armstrong

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Religion’s record

Trojan Horse row has highlighted the need to rein in religious education. Picture: Reuters

Hugh Reilly: Religion has no place in schools

Women demonstrate in Lagos, Nigeria, calling for government help to rescue the kidnapped girls. Picture: AP

Joyce McMillan: Religion mustn’t cause violence

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Religion excluded

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Religion in school

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Comment: Yes vote would cement the Auld Alliance

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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