Religion
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Ram Mandir in the NYC India Day Parade is a symbol of hate, not heritage
(RNS) — This year’s India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday (Aug. 18), traditionally a celebration of India’s…
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Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner
KOBLENZ, Germany (AP) — Sasha Skochilenko and Sofya Subbotina are planning to get married. That wasn’t an option in their…
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When the reverend became a rabbi
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A minister and a rabbi walk into a bar, and when they come…
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Why Catholic bishops rocked out to megachurch worship hits
(RNS) — In mid-July, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, was transformed into a place of worship as…
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Faith groups are mobilizing thousands to march outside the DNC
(RNS) — Jameeleh Shelo, a Palestinian American and a native of Chicago, plans to march alongside thousands of others outside…
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Black Baptist organization gets $1 million megachurch donation to aid African girls
(RNS) — A Baptist missions organization has received a $1 million donation from a Virginia megachurch, boosting its efforts to…
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The competing faiths of the 2024 election
(RNS) — The slogan of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, “We’re Not Going Back,” is a triple play. First and obviously,…
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Kamala, a common name in India, is associated with several deities and is a symbol of wisdom
(The Conversation) — Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris became a presence on the national scene, her name – a…
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The US has an opportunity to elect a female president. Our Scriptures would approve.
(RNS) — The world is watching as Americans once again face the choice of electing our first female president, joining…
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African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church General Conference to begin August 21
World’s oldest historically Black denomination to gather 15,000 delegates and observers in Columbus, Ohio. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 52nd Quadrennial…
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