Boston Marathon
Boston bomber prayerfully apologizes to victims; judge orders death penalty
By John Bacon — June 24, 2015
"I am sorry for the lives that I've taken, for the suffering that I've caused you, for the damage that I've done — irreparable damage."
Spokane’s Sister Madonna is iron to the core
By Jo Miller — July 3, 2014
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) Sister Madonna Buder was inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, and at almost 84 years old , she holds the world record for the oldest woman to ever finish an Ironman Triathlon.
Boston Marathon: Grief is a spectator sport
By Laura Turner — April 22, 2014
Meb Keflezighi won the Boston Marathon yesterday, the first American man to do so since 1983. How do we respond when national grief requires a triumphant narrative?
Despite suspicions, Muslims determined to run in Monday’s Boston Marathon
By Omar Sacirbey — April 18, 2014
(RNS) While Boston’s Muslims acknowledge that many people still associate their religion with terrorism, they also believe that by being involved in events like the Boston Marathon, they are breaking that link.
2013 in Review: Pope Francis dominates the headlines
By Kevin Eckstrom — December 18, 2013
(RNS) Yes, Pope Francis dominated the headlines for 2013. But he wasn't the only big religion story to receive front-page treatment.
Majority favors death for Boston bomber
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 1, 2013
Majority support death for Boston bomber.
10 Essential points about the Boston Marathon bombers, Islam, and America
By Omid Safi — April 20, 2013
It’s not about Islam, or Chechnya. It’s about America. What happens now matters. How we as a nation move forward is critical. Do we turn our attention where it belongs, on comforting and healing the victims of Monday’s attacks, or do we turn into an angry mob accusing all Muslims of a crime that two men committed?
Obama praises Boston for overcoming the ‘face of evil’
By Caleb K. Bell — April 18, 2013
President Obama praised Bostonians for standing up "in the face of evil" at an interfaith prayer service following Monday's Boston Marathon bombing.
“No more hurting people. Peace.”
By Omid Safi — April 16, 2013
Here was a lesson that Martin Richard, the wise 8-year old, had already learned:
If you can, bring joy and love to humanity.
If you cannot, and you can, at least cause no harm.
U.S. Muslims mobilize to prevent Boston backlash
By David Gibson — April 16, 2013
(RNS) No sooner had the reality of the Boston marathon bombing sunk in than Muslim activists began sending out news releases and tweets condemning whoever was responsible. It's a familiar sprint for these groups as some were blaming Muslims for the bombings.
Boston Marathon’s holy ground and sacred bonds
By Daniel Burke — April 16, 2013
(RNS) Just as Jews pray to celebrate Passover "next year in Jerusalem" and Muslims pledge to visit Mecca, marathoners want to "run Boston." For runners, Monday's bombs struck on holy ground, endangering sacred bonds.
COMMENTARY: How to respond to a marathon massacre
By Tom Ehrich — April 16, 2013
(RNS) People filled with hatred and guided by nihilism will always find a way to strike. Our best defense is what I saw in Boston: first-responders rushing toward danger, soldiers in uniform pitching in, strangers joining hands to rush victims to hospitals.
Pope Francis tells Bostonians to “combat evil with good”
By Daniel Burke — April 16, 2013
(RNS) Pope Francis sent a telegram to Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley on Tuesday, expressing sympathy for the victims of the marathon bombings and urging Americans to "overcome evil with good."
Boston Marathon, Terrorism, and President Obama
By Omid Safi — April 16, 2013
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon, President Obama stated: "Any time bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an act of terror."
Mr. President, I wonder if you realize how right you are.
Mr. President, I wonder if you realize what that means when we are the ones dropping bombs on civilians in Afghanistan, Yemen, and Pakistan.
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