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RNS Opening Budget — Thursday, February 18, 2021

NEWS STORY
RNS-Chasm-Jews: Survey: Orthodox Jews deeply polarized along political lines
(RNS) — A new survey suggests the divisions that have come to define evangelicals from most other Christians are tearing apart U.S. Orthodox Jews as well. The Nishma Research survey of 449 Orthodox Jews showed that those who voted for Trump and those who voted for Biden had completely different views on the issues facing the country. By Yonat Shimron,. 900 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Fighting-Ethiopia: Attacks on ancient religious site in Ethiopia kill hundreds, reports say
(RNS) — People seeking shelter have been attacked at the Church of Our Lady of Mary of Zion in Aksum, purportedly the resting place of the biblical Ark of Covenant. About 125 miles east, the Al-Nejashi Mosque, which allegedly contains the tombs of 15 of the Prophet Mohammed’s disciples has also been killed. By Fredrick Nzwili. 617 words. (category: i)

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