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	Martini Judaism Is it time to retire the term ‘Zionism’? Jeffrey Salkin (RNS) — Zionism is the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. But is that all it means? Two Jewish thought leaders have it out.
	The State of Belief Paul, Brad, and the Kids: A Snapshot of an American Family for Pride Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Plus: Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, author of a new report on same-gender marriage and religious freedom
	Complexified Philip Reed-Butler, Black AI and the future of healing Rev. Amanda Henderson (RNS) — A theologian and technologist is building Black AI for the inner life, where healing begins with imagination.

	Martini Judaism (RNS) — Zionism is the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. But is that all it means? Two Jewish thought leaders have it out.
	The State of Belief Plus: Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, author of a new report on same-gender marriage and religious freedom
	Complexified (RNS) — A theologian and technologist is building Black AI for the inner life, where healing begins with imagination.

Jana Riess

BYU professor’s novel ‘A Short Stay in Hell’ explodes in popularity — 17 years later

(RNS) — Steven L. Peck’s disturbing theological-horror novel has become an unexpected TikTok sensation.

Ann Gleig

A growing movement wants to regulate the wellness industry

(RNS) — Seek Safely is a nonprofit organization that aims to add guardrails to the wellness and self-help industry by focusing on three main areas: education, advocacy and legislation.

Nareman Amin and Leila Tarakji

How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

(The Conversation) — As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.

Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class

Jeremy David Engels

(The Conversation) — In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are ‘fed’ faster than people as aid money dries up

Giada Zampano

ROME (AP) — Addressing the governing body of the U.N. World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need.

How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

Nareman Amin and Leila Tarakji

(The Conversation) — As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.

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