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India’s Christians concerned about growing attacks on religious minorities
British ponder charitable tax relief status of controversial Exclusive Brethren schools
How Pakistan’s unregulated madrassa system sows division and religious strife
The delicate politics of school holidays (COMMENTARY)
British officials plan ‘dawn raids’ to check on Islamic extremism in schools
English schools investigated for role in Islamist takeover plot
Hindus in New Jersey school district want a day off for Diwali
Should schools close for Eid holidays? Muslims are divided
Italians question merits of Catholicism elective in public schools
Is yoga religious? An Indian court mulls mandatory school exercises
Muslims say they deserve school time off for holidays, too
British government asks church to take over thousands of state schools
GUEST COMMENTARY: First Amendment protects everybody’s religious freedom
(RNS) Attempts to favor one faith -- historically Protestant Christianity -- over others in the public square are doomed to fail in the new religious America of the 21st century. But that won't stop many in the majority from trying. By Charles C. Haynes.
Supreme Court tosses ‘Christian candy cane’ case
WASHINGTON (RNS) An appeal over Christmas sweets turned bitter yesterday (June 11) when the Supreme Court declined to hear the so-called “candy cane” case. The case is a rallying point for conservative Christians concerned about free religious expression. By Chris Lisee.
After angering Catholics, White House honors teachers
WASHINGTON (RNS) Days after angering Catholics with a new rule that forces religious groups to offer contraceptive coverage, the White House on Wednesday tried to repair relations by honoring nine Catholic educators. By Lauren Markoe.