Jonathan Rubin
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Jews, Muslims face challenges in military burials
By Jonathan Rubin — June 17, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service ARLINGTON, Va. _ There seems to be a striking symmetry on the rolling green hills of Arlington National Cemetery _ rows upon rows of identical white limestone markers, perfectly spaced in every direction. But underground, Muslims are laid to rest on their right side, facing Mecca, according to custom. A […]
Seminarian traces family’s unspoken role in slavery
By Jonathan Rubin — June 13, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Katrina Browne was in seminary when she got the letter. Written by her grandmother, it revealed an ugly secret: Her family’s wealth, Ivy League diplomas and social affluence all stemmed from the slave trade. Her ancestors _ the DeWolf family of Rhode Island _ had created what was perhaps […]
Conservatives warn of flood of gay marriage lawsuits
By Jonathan Rubin — May 30, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ California’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage could “spawn lawsuits all over the country,” trampling states’ rights and limiting religious freedom, a coalition of conservative groups warned Thursday (May 29). The Washington-based Family Research Council issued that warning the same day it asked the California Supreme Court to stay […]
Aid groups feel the pinch of rising food, gas prices
By Jonathan Rubin — May 17, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Dramatic increases in food and gas prices are leaving some religious hunger-relief groups praying for relief. Problems were already apparent in 2006, but U.S. churches now report increased difficulty getting meals to people who need them. Food distributors see a perfect storm: a huge jump in requests from […]
Parents’ advocates concerned over Texas polygamist case
By Jonathan Rubin — May 15, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Parents’ rights lawyers are worried that the uproar over allegations of child abuse at a Texas polygamous sect’s compound could entice the courts to overstep their bounds and limit the rights of parents in the general public. Kelly Shackelford, chief counsel at the Liberty Legal Institute, is concerned […]
10 minutes on … Israel’s 60th anniversary
By Jonathan Rubin — May 8, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Israel turns 60 on Thursday (May 8). American’s Jewish community looks at the Jewish homeland in a variety of ways, from celebration to caution, and through eyes both secular and religious. Six prominent American Jews weigh in on Israel’s milestone, and what the world’s only Jewish state can […]
Passover’s gone, but the matzo isn’t
By Jonathan Rubin — April 30, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) It’s not just a case of post-holidays blahs. American Jews are facing another perennial challenge this week: what to do with all the leftover matzo that nobody ate. Matzo is a flat baked cracker best known for its brittle consistency and bland taste. Since all bread products are off-limits […]
Exhibit sees echoes of ‘36 Olympics in Tibet fight
By Jonathan Rubin — April 26, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ The protests over China’s human rights record and its treatment of Tibet as it prepares to play host to the 2008 Olympics underline a key fact: Sports and politics are supposed to remain separate, but rarely do. A new exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum outlines another […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: How to do Passover without breaking the bank
By Jonathan Rubin — April 16, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Think you can’t pass over those huge Passover food bills? Menachem Lubinsky, editor in chief of the journal Kosher Today and the head of the nation’s leading kosher marketing firm, has these suggestions on how to cut corners this Passover: 1. Shop around. “Don’t buy everything in one store,” […]
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