faith
40% of Muslim students in CA report being bullied due to religion, according to survey
By Alejandra Molina — October 16, 2019
ANAHEIM, Calif. (RNS) — The report, 'Singled Out: Islamophobia in the Classroom and the Impact of Discrimination on Muslim Students,' is based on a statewide survey of about 1,500 Muslim students who are between 11 and 18 years old.
In Northern California, Sikh community is on edge after killing of 64-year-old man
By Alejandra Molina — September 6, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Parmjit Singh’s death has left the Sikh community on edge as his family copes with the loss of a man they describe as 'nice, loving and caring.'
Southern California Catholics to unite in Mass for immigrants
By Alejandra Molina — September 5, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles's eighth annual Mass in Recognition of all Immigrants has particular relevance in the wake of the El Paso shootings and this year's immigration battles.
Is there a war against Christianity?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 24, 2019
Fewer people living with faith. More people dying for faith. A sacred paradox.
How to make your seder memorable and un-lame
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 18, 2019
Seder sans substance seems sad. Say something significant.
How Jews can mourn for Notre Dame
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 16, 2019
(RNS) — 'If you are looking for a spark, sift through the ashes.' That is the meaning of faith in our world. Especially now.
Pelosi, DeVos address Christian educators on policy and faith
By Adelle M. Banks — January 30, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The opening session of the conference of Christian college presidents featured speeches by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who spoke of their faith as an integral part of their work.
Dementia and religion: Do’s and don’ts
By Adelle M. Banks — January 17, 2019
(RNS) — Here are some basic do’s and don’ts from experts on how congregations and individuals can help and not hurt people with dementia and their caregivers.
George H.W. Bush’s ‘quiet faith’ remembered at cathedral funeral
By Adelle M. Banks — December 5, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The elder Bush’s eldest child, former President George W. Bush, gave an emotional tribute to his father, noting his dedication to faith and family.
The quiet, steely faith of George H.W. Bush
By Stephen Mansfield — December 4, 2018
(RNS) — For the late George H.W. Bush, faith was a private anchor of strength. Boasting about it was a kind of sin.
Religious leaders recall George H.W. Bush’s priorities: friendship, faith, family
By Adelle M. Banks — December 3, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Here's a sampling of reaction to the death of the 41st president and longtime Episcopalian.
What ever happened to clergy performing weddings?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 23, 2018
What I learned from reading the Sunday New York Times "Styles" section. It's not pretty.
Why atheists are not as rational as some like to think
By Lois Lee — October 2, 2018
(The Conversation) — Just because you believe in evidence-based, scientific research – which is subject to strict checks and procedures – doesn’t mean that your mind works in the same way.
How do you feel Jewish?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 2, 2018
Jews have a problem with joy. Deal with it.
Minister ‘Still Wrestling’ with his faith after murder of his wife and son
By Bobby Ross Jr. — May 30, 2018
JACKSON, Miss. (RNS) — Les Ferguson Jr., a Church of Christ minister, knew his wife and son's killer: He had attended Ferguson’s church until being charged three months earlier with sexually assaulting the 21-year-old son. Seven years later Ferguson has published a book about his path back to trusting God, and the pulpit.
