"pak" wrote in message ...
i just started listening to shortwave again after being away from it
for aobut 10 years. I seem to notice that the short wave bands are
totally dominated by nothing but religious subjects and shows. Am I
just listening at the wroing time or wrong bands or does anyone agree
with this observation?

I disagree. I'm hearing BBC right now on 6195 kHz.
Later I'll listen to Radio Bulgaria on 7400. And Havana on 9550.
What receiver and antenna are you using?
Try this for English language schedules...
http://www.primetimeshortwave.com
look on the left for schedules
And try this for all broadcasts
http://www.eibi.de.vu
bc-b04.txt