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Public schools can avoid ‘War on Christmas’ tussle in school holiday calendar (COMMENTARY)

By J. Brent Walker — December 4, 2014
(RNS) Refusing to identify the religious reason for the days off does not solve the problem and only invites unfounded criticism of hostility to Christmas and the other religious holidays.

Racy Orthodox Calendar pushes gay rights ahead of Russian Olympics

By Kimberly Winston — January 15, 2014
(RNS) While there have been other collections of religious pin-up men, the Orthodox Calendar aims to make a political point against the Orthodox churches that the creators say are complicit in trying to keep gays and lesbians in the closet.

Mayans unfazed about the end of the world

By David Agren — December 20, 2012
(RNS) Folks seeking spiritual experiences are pouring into the Yucatan Peninsula for the end of the centuries-long Mayan calendar that some believe predicted the end of the world Friday. The Mayan people here appear to be bemused. By David Agren / USA Today.
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