RNS Opening Budget — Friday, February 19, 2021

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February 19, 2021 at 10:25 a.m. ET

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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-REDI-Index: Intel leads tech-dominated list of religiously inclusive workplaces
(RNS) — Intel and Texas Instruments are the two most religiously inclusive workplaces among the United States’ 200 largest companies, according to the 2021 Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Index (REDI Index) published on Feb. 9. American Airlines, American Express, Google and PayPal also earned top scores. By Kathryn Post. 650 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Vatican-Budget: COVID-19 pandemic has Vatican bracing for $60 million deficit in 2021
(RNS) – COVID-19 is depleting the Vatican coffers creating a deficit of over $60 million in 2021, according to a Vatican statement released on Friday. By Claire Giangravè. 400 words. (categorY: i).

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