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Sanctuaries become art hubs thanks to new space-sharing site
By Kathryn Post — August 11, 2022
(RNS) — Venuely offers a solution for New York City houses of worship in need of income.
With interfaith exhibit, Boston’s Abrahamic faith groups revisit their shared roots
By Aysha Khan — November 11, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) — The Episcopal Cathedral is hosting a new interfaith art exhibit that explores the life of Abraham — and launching an accompanying book study focused on Sarah and Hagar.
Wonderfully made: How churches are seizing on gallery spaces for art
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — March 27, 2017
(RNS) Churches now see an opportunity to leverage their spaces and use art to stimulate dialogue with groups they wouldn’t otherwise reach.
Ken as crucified Jesus, Barbie as Virgin Mary? Unorthodox art
By Kamilia Lahrichi — October 26, 2015
BUENOS AIRES — An art exhibit featuring 33 Barbie and Ken dolls as religious figures — including a crucified Jesus Christ — is sparking controversy in this Argentine capital and worldwide a year after the same event was canceled over death and other threats.
Why pastor Erwin McManus took a six-year public hiatus–and decided to come back now
By Jonathan Merritt — June 12, 2014
In 2008, Erwin McManus largely disappeared after authoring a slew of bestselling books and traveling the country speaking to tens of thousands. This is why he's chosen to reemerge now.
Tunisians worry about loss of freedoms gained under the Arab Spring
By Elizabeth Bryant — October 5, 2012
TUNIS, TUNISIA (RNS) Increasingly, critics say, free expression -- a cornerstone of Tunisia's 2011 revolution -- is under attack. A string of incidents has fueled an intense debate about the role of religion, artistic expression and women's rights in this once staunchly secular North African country. By Elizabeth Bryant.
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