2024 religion mirroring 2023 but casting its own shadow.

The 2024 religious landscape mirrored that of 2023, with ongoing issues such as the United Methodist Church schism and Israel's conflict with Hamas. Trump's campaign saw a broadening of appeal to religious conservatives in minority groups, while the future of the religious right and Christian nationalism remained uncertain. The Roman Catholic Church's Synod on Synodality aimed for reform, emphasizing inclusivity and lay participation, with potential changes in governance. In India, Hindu nationalism, exemplified by the inauguration of the Ram temple, has gained mainstream support but faced electoral setbacks, indicating potential limits to its growth. [Extracted from the article]