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Need to know: Monday, December 19, 2016
Holidays on fire: When Christmas trees and candles lead to 911 calls
Light up the holidays. But don’t ignite them.
Some evangelicals question whether they have overlooked the rural church
Donald Trump’s victory put the spotlight on white, rural voters, many of them evangelicals, who were drawn to his “Make America Great Again” message.
Vatican restoration uncovers work of Renaissance master
Pinturicchio spent two years decorating the private apartments of the lusty Pope Alexander VI.
Was Anne Frank’s family betrayed? After 72 years, historians have a new theory
For decades, Anne's father tried to figure out who tipped off the Nazis — a question historians have debated for 72 years. Now, the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam has put forth a new theory.
A prison class in African religion attracts students beyond its walls
Part of a nationwide trend in prison education programs, it was a process that proved as educational and powerful for the graduate students as for the 10 inmates.
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Namibian Christians vest hopes in ‘pray the gay away’ tactic
WINDHOEK, Namibia (RNS) Judgmental attitudes towards gays and lesbians are common in the nation’s Christian churches.
Pope Francis holds talks with Colombia’s president and opposition rival
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The government is looking to build consensus for a peace deal with Marxist rebels.
White supremacist found guilty on all counts in Charleston church massacre
Twelve jurors deliberated for a little under two hours after hearing chilling testimony about the bloodshed during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church last year.
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Did evil exist before Donald Trump?
(RNS) Advice for the massive white liberal freakout over the election.
’Tis the season for animal rights
Live Nativity scenes aren't even historically accurate. We don't need to exploit our four-legged friends to keep the magic of the holiday season.
A rabbi’s case for Keith Ellison to head the DNC
I know Keith quite well and I know the anti-Semitism charge against him is totally wrong,” writes Rabbi Steve Gutow.
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