From apocalyptic theologies to “God is in control” narratives, religious beliefs shape how billions understand climate change, and whether they act on it. This article traces how faith-based fatalism, organised denial networks, and religiously charged disinformation obstruct climate action across continents, while counter-movements within the same traditions reclaim religious authority to demand it.
The challenges Prevost will face include repositioning the Church as a serious global player, providing a valid alternative for the masses seeking spiritual refuge in evangelical movements, and presenting the Church as an institution able to meet the needs of the younger generations. The first months of papacy have made clear the pontiff’s global positions.
Religious extremism has been at the forefront of recent political developments worldwide. While it is difficult to pinpoint one specific cause for this trend, there are some similarities across the board that can offer some insight.
The repurposing of the Byzantine monument Hagia Sophia into a mosque by President Erdogan has received a negative response in the Western countries. In Turkey, there’s no politics without religion. What does this decision mean for Turkey’s politics?
