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Still hurting from violence, Mexican priests and families hope for peace ahead of elections
CHIHUAHUA, México (AP) — José Portillo Gil, the gang leader known as “El Chueco” — the Crooked One — lowered…
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Faith and LGBT Politics with R. G. Cravens
While some traditions and congregations may be more inclusive than others, LGBTQ+ people have always had a presence in…
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For Irish Muslims, Eid al-Fitr is a ‘mixture of happiness and sadness,’ as all eyes on Gaza
DUBLIN (RNS) — The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland was decorated with festive lights on the inside and outside as…
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Words On Fire With Fred Garcia
Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding…
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The peril radicalizing some evangelicals goes beyond Christian nationalism
(RNS) — I grew up in a conservative, evangelical Christian household and attended private evangelical schools where we pledged allegiance…
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Calvin University board stands by its decision that former president had to go
(RNS) — The trustees of Calvin University released a statement Thursday (March 28), defending their decision to part ways with…
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High court ruling on Haredi draft exemption may set Israel on course for new elections
(RNS) — In a groundbreaking decision Thursday (March 28), Israel’s high court ruled to cut funding to rabbinical schools whose…
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In video ad, Donald Trump endorses ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible for every American home
(RNS) — During Holy Week, Donald Trump says he has the perfect solution to America’s troubled soul. A patriotic, God…
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Surviving God with Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw
Over the past several years, the global church has been grappling with sex abuse scandals and how to address…
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Sen. Schumer called for Israel’s new elections. American Jews fractured.
(RNS) — An umbrella group of major U.S. Jewish organizations issued a statement Tuesday (March 19) saying it had “deep…
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