Introduction to World Religions: Decoding the Iran War Through the Three Major Monotheistic Faiths - Newsweek Japan May 5/12 Issue Now on Sale!

Newsweek Japan May 5/12 Combined Issue 2026 (Released April 28)

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With the outbreak of the Iran War, religious discourse is circulating in the United States, Israel, and Iran. While this war is not a religious war, it is no exception in using religion for political purposes, as seen in the shocking images of evangelical leaders praying with President Trump at the White House. The 'Introduction to World Religions' feature in the April 28 issue uses Islam, Christianity, and Judaism as keys to understanding world affairs and relearning these three major monotheistic religions from the basics. Furthermore, how did the Evangelicals, who are enthusiastic supporters of Israel, rise to become the support base of the Trump administration? Religious scholar Yoshiyuki Kato, a leading expert in evangelical studies, provides a thorough explanation. (Fukada)

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[Special Report] Islam | Christianity | Judaism: Introduction to World Religions

Decoding the three major monotheistic religions behind the Iran War from the basics—
PLUS | Prof. Yoshiyuki Kato's Super Explanation of 'Evangelicals'
International Affairs | World Religion Introduction for Understanding News
US Society | Truth and Lies about Christian 'Evangelical Dominance'
Conflict | Is Religion Behind the Middle East Conflict?
Explanation | Understanding Judaism and Islam from Zero
Latest Info | 12 Notable World Religion News Items
Insider Allegations in the Iran War
Investigative Report | Who read the Trump administration's moves and profited in futures/prediction markets?

[Periscope]
SAUDI ARABIA | The path Saudi Arabia should take while 'wait-and-see'
MYANMAR | Intentions of the new Myanmar government that commuted Suu Kyi's sentence
RUSSIA | Putin smirks at the Iran War and high crude oil prices
VATICAN | The Pope's headache: 'Blessing' for same-sex couples

[Commentary]
Opinion | 'What's wrong with populism?' — Tetsuo Kotoh
Suspicion | The sin of the president who made the nation accustomed to corruption — Glenn Carle
Diplomacy | Nuclear-armed Pakistan's unusual gamble — Taichi Soga
Superpower Satire | Realities of the 'Superpower' through cartoons
Trump's delusional 'God' act — Rob Rogers & Pakkun
Economics Explainer | Super Explanation of Economic News
Consumption tax cuts hit struggling restaurants hard — Keiichi Kaya
Help Wanted | Seeing America through life consultations
Learning about a colleague's painful past

[World Affairs]
Economy | The destructive power of Trump's war
IT Companies | Small but significant meaning of Apple CEO's succession

[Features]
Sports | The shadow Trump's war casts on the World Cup

[Life/Style]
Movies | 'Simple Accident' depicts absurdity and comedy
Actor | Lisa Rinna, who found success by being herself
Technology | The irony of increased workload after AI introduction
Finance | London's financial power is in sharp decline
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