RELIGION

These US citizens went to fight for Israel. Now they’re hostages in Gaza.

(RNS) — After graduating from Tenafly High School in New Jersey two years ago, Edan Alexander enrolled in an Israeli…

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Alabama IVF decision is bad law with religious filigree

(RNS) — After the Alabama Supreme Court decided last week that an embryo is a person, GOP presidential candidate Nikki…

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Catholics rally around Annunciation House after lawsuit

(RNS) — Catholics are rallying around Annunciation House, a network of Catholic migrant shelters based in El Paso, Texas, after…

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Hinduism has no rules against marrying outside the faith. But couples say it has its bumps.

(RNS) — When Sinclair Sawhney was introduced to her husband, Deepak, at an art fair 30 years ago, “he was…

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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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Lenten cease-fire campaign includes Ash Wednesday Mass outside White House

WASHINGTON (RNS) — About 100 Christian protesters from several denominations praying for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza gathered outside…

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Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: “God & Country”

 The intertwining of religious dogma with political power not only undermines the fundamental principles of separation of government and…

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I am not going to hate you

(RNS) — Not long ago, I stood in my front yard and did something I’d been procrastinating about for months.…

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Orthodox Christian radio hosted a panel on female deacons. Then misogyny poured in.

(RNS) — Soon after the live broadcast began on Ancient Faith Radio, a media ministry aimed at Orthodox Christian listeners, the…

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Photos of the Week: Iranian Zoroastrians, Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Women

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Iranian Zoroastrians, Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish women and more. The post Photos of the Week:…

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