RELIGION
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9 Jehovah’s Witnesses convicted of extremism for practicing faith in Russia
(RNS) — Nine Jehovah’s Witnesses were convicted of extremism by a Russian court on Tuesday (March 5), receiving sentences of…
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How Orthodox Jewish women are creating a parallel entertainment market
(RNS) — The world of Haredi Jews is known for being insular and closed off from the secular world —…
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Dating app burnout and COVID-19 make Indian matchmaking cool again
(RNS) — At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Netflix reality series “Indian Matchmaking” glued people across the world…
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A guide to Lent for everyone
(FaVS) — Everyone loves to participate in Mardi Gras, on the brink of Lent, but only some Christians observe Lent…
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Faith leaders renew push for ‘accurate’ Black history education in Florida
(RNS) — Faith leaders in Florida and their supporters are redoubling efforts to ensure Black history is taught widely and…
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Prayers, grief and joy in Mecca
(RNS) — The gateway to Mecca for any pilgrim, whether performing Hajj or the less extensive Umrah, as we were,…
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White Evangelical Racism: Anthea Butler
This weekend, movie-goers across the country are making their way to theaters for the new film “God & Country,”…
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition…
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Fasting from carbon for Lent
(RNS) — Lent has traditionally been a time of fasting and abstinence, and there is no better way for a…
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Photos of the Week: Lunar New Year; Yemanja in Uruguay
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Lunar New Year, Yemanja commemorations in Uruguay and more The post Photos…
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