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90 seconds of clergy swapping: UCC video preaches interfaith harmony
By Lauren Markoe — January 24, 2017
(RNS) Most people who have seen it find it moving, though some question preaching in the garb of another faith.
Comedian John Cleese starts Church of JC Capitalist
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 1, 2016
(RNS) 'We’re here to call ourselves the Church of JC Capitalist because here in the United States of America, Christian teaching is, of course, the cornerstone of the capitalist system,' says John Cleese in a satirical video.
A mobile minaret is mightier than the sword (COMMENTARY)
By Laleh Bakhtiar — February 26, 2016
(RNS) How do we keep Muslim youth from the extremists? We need imams and scholars to teach Quranic critical thinking on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Singing, cooking and shooting — nuns made news in 2015
By Leslie Miller — December 31, 2015
(RNS) From reality TV to Twitter, here's a recap of some of the year’s top headlines about women religious -- and a nod to nostalgia.
YouTube didn’t have to yank anti-Muslim film, court says
By Elizabeth Weise — May 20, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court has overturned a controversial ruling that required YouTube to take down a video that disparaged Muslims.
Lapsed ban allows YouTube return for Islamist preacher in Michigan
By Reuters — April 8, 2015
WASHINGTON (Reuters) A Michigan-based Islamist preacher whose online sermons have been a leading source of inspiration for foreign fighters in Syria is free to return to social media after restrictions on his Internet use lapsed.
Robert Barron, YouTube evangelist, lifts up Catholicism’s good, true and beautiful
By Mary Beth McCauley — February 4, 2015
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (RNS) For Catholics tired of the highly politicized public image of their faith, Barron provides easily digestible, no-nonsense eloquence. Skirting hot-button issues, he takes a broad view of the church as many Catholics experience it and still toes a traditional line.
Turkey’s ‘Rockin’ Imam’ gets green light from religious authorities
By Jacob Resneck — June 12, 2014
ISTANBUL (RNS) His case -- as far as anyone can tell -- is unprecedented. There have not been any -- to date -- public cases of Turkish imams forming rock bands.
Beyond ‘Kony 2012’: Jason Russell’s attempt at a comeback
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 16, 2013
ATLANTA (RNS) For several months after a very public breakdown, Jason Russell took a low profile as he sought treatment. But now he's returning to the spotlight, appearing on the Christian conference circuit.
Buddhists expelled from Malaysia for praying in Muslim hall
By Richard S. Ehrlich — August 21, 2013
(RNS) The government's response is the latest in a series of crackdowns on behavior deemed disrespectful of Islamic traditions and beliefs.
Songwriter’s ode to heaven tops charts
By Joe Winter — July 24, 2013
(RNS) Zach Sobiech, who died in late May, wrote the farewell song "Clouds" as an ode to his unwavering faith in God.
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