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RNS-Conspiracy-Theories: Author Tea Krulos on conspiracy theories and the ‘American Madness’ that gripped the Capitol
(RNS) — Journalist Tea Krulos most recently turned his pen on conspiracy theorists in his book “American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness.” He talked to Religion News Service about how conspiracy theories have spread, how religion plays a role and how to talk to friends and family who believe them. By Emily McFarlan Miller. 1,700 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Abrahamic-House: What four strangers of different faiths learned while living together during a pandemic
LOS ANGELES (RNS) —Hadar Cohen, Ala’ Khan, Maya Mansour and Jonathan Simcosky were chosen as fellows for an interfaith experiment known as the Abrahamic House. They come from different faiths: Baha’i, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. As part of their fellowship, they kept their day jobs and lived rent-free in an LA house while they organized and hosted public interfaith events and programs. They wrapped up their fellowship on Sunday (Jan. 10) with a virtual graduation where they shared the lessons they learned from one another during the tumultuous year. By Alejandra Molina. 850 words. (category: a)