RELIGION
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Jemar Tisby on ‘The Spirit of Justice’ and the Black Christians who pursued it
(RNS) — In his bestselling book “The Color of Compromise,” author and historian Jemar Tisby explored the history of racism…
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Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner and Mack McCarter awarded for civic service
(RNS) — Two notable pastors, the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner, a public policy strategist and voting rights advocate, and Mack McCarter,…
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In North Carolina, sound of chainsaws brings hope as faith-based workers clear roads
(RNS) — In the days since Hurricane Helene swept through mostly rural areas of nine states, Kevin King, executive director…
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Vance, at Christian nationalist revival, says immigration stance is in keeping with faith
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (RNS) — Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance took the stage at Christian nationalist preacher Lance Wallnau‘s election-season…
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The pope refused to tell Americans how to vote. But he told us how to think about it.
(RNS) — There has been much ado about JD Vance being Catholic, but does he attend Mass? Of course, it…
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Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears
(AP) — Just two years ago, leading anti-abortion activists were euphoric as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe…
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An American Hindu encounters Ganesh Chaturthi in India
(RNS) — Outside my fourth-floor window, the sounds of devotional chanting, lively music and drum beats echoed in the narrow street…
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Why New York’s largest health system is turning to clergy for help
(RNS) — Physicians and members of the clergy approach healing in different ways. Physicians treat bodies, which means taking vital…
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Funeral for son of Ukraine chief rabbi cited as rebuke to Putin’s claims of ‘de-nazification’
(RNS) — Kyiv’s Brodsky Synagogue was packed with mourners Thursday (Sept. 12) for the funeral of Anton Samborskyi, who was…
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In a noisy world, this temple hopes a new Buddha and meditation garden can bring peace
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (RNS) — It’s just before 10 on the Saturday morning before Labor Day and the Dharma Hall at…
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