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RNS-LA-Buddhist: Los Angeles Buddhist temple seeks to remain a welcoming space after it was vandalized
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — A month after fire and vandalism struck Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, a shattered window and toppled grass lanterns have been fixed. Melted pillars will be replaced. Added security measures will also be taken. But as leaders of the temple seek to make their place of worship space safer, the Rev. Noriaki Ito said they will ensure not to alienate the community as they work to amp up its security. By Alejandra Molina. 860 words. (category: a)
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RNS-AACC-Rallies: Christian-led rallies across the country take a stand for Asian American lives amid rising racism
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Asian American Christian Collaborative organized 14 events Sunday (March 28) across the country as part of the National Rally for AAPI Lives and Dignity. AACC estimated about 5,000 people altogether attended Sunday’s rallies in Atlanta; Austin; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Detroit; Houston; Los Angeles; Ellicott City, Maryland; Minneapolis; New York City; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; as well as a virtual event based in Seattle. By Emily McFarlan Miller, Alejandra Molina and Roxanne Stone. 1,200 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Women-Preachers: Like Beth Moore, many women preachers have had to break free to follow God’s call
(RNS) — Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore’s departure from the Southern Baptist Convention was no surprise to women preachers who have been inspire by her work for years. To follow God’s call, they do had to leave behind churches they loved. By Bob Smietana. 1,700 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Panera-Pagan: Pagan sues Panera Bread Company alleging religious discrimination
(RNS) — A Pennsylvania woman filed a lawsuit Wednesday (March 24) against Panera Bread Company, alleging that she was discriminated against and fired due to her pagan beliefs. Among Tammy McCoy’s complaints are that her hours were cut, and when she asked why, she was told that she “needed to find God” before returning to her “previous schedule.” By Heather Greene.750 words. (category: a)