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Islamic State militants bulldoze ancient Nimrud city
By Reuters — March 6, 2015
(REUTERS) Archaeologists compare the assault on Nimrud to the Taliban's destruction of Afghanistan's Bamiyan Buddha statues in 2001. But the damage being wreaked by the Islamic State to ancient monuments and places of worship is even more relentless and wide-ranging.
Businesses back gay marriage as Supreme Court sets April 28 showdown
By Reuters — March 6, 2015
(Reuters) One friend-of-the-court brief was filed on behalf of dozens of prominent conservatives, including billionaire political activist David Koch, which says that "conservative values are consistent with - indeed, are advanced by - affording civil marriage rights to same-sex couples."
Latvia’s lost synagogues find new life in model form
By Reuters — March 5, 2015
RIGA, Latvia (Reuters) There were 210 synagogues in Latvia before World War II; today, there are only two synagogues operating.
de Blasio adds Muslim holidays to NYC public school calendar
By Reuters — March 5, 2015
NEW YORK (Reuters) Hindu activists said the decision to not also include Diwali as a school holiday was "beyond disappointing."
Catholics and Jews pan film defending wartime Pope Pius XII
By Reuters — March 4, 2015
(REUTERS) “Shades of Truth” is the account of a fictional present-day American journalist who starts off as a critic of Pius and changes his mind after research in Israel, Rome and elsewhere in Europe.
Death penalty sought in N.C. murder of 3 Muslim students
By Reuters — March 3, 2015
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (RNS) Federal and local investigators are working to determine whether Craig Stephen Hicks was motivated by hatred toward the victims because of their religion.
Georgia postpones execution of woman who gained the support of theologians
By Reuters — March 3, 2015
ATLANTA (Reuters) Kelly Gissendaner's lawyers said the death row inmate has "accepted responsibility" for her actions and has "shown a commitment to seeking redemption through spiritual growth and serving others."
Catholic school to sit out St. Pat’s parade because gays will be marching
By Reuters — March 2, 2015
BOSTON (Reuters) "We can't associate with that," Brother Thomas Dalton, principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary School. "It would appear we were condoning it."
Poll: Most Americans see combating climate change as a moral duty
By Reuters — February 27, 2015
(RNS) The result of the poll suggests that appeals based on ethics could be key to shifting the debate over climate change in the United States.
German Jews advised to shun skullcaps in Muslim areas
By Reuters — February 26, 2015
BERLIN (REUTERS) Josef Schuster of the Central Council of Jews said Jews should not hide out of fear but that in some areas it was better not to be recognized.
Mother Teresa’s legacy disrupts Indian parliament
By Reuters — February 26, 2015
NEW DELHI (Reuters) Religious conversion has become a highly emotive issue in India recently, with debate whipped up by some supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who see multi-faith Indian as a Hindu-first nation.
Austria passes “Law on Islam” banning foreign money for Muslim groups
By Reuters — February 25, 2015
VIENNA (RNS) The law bans foreign funding for Islamic organizations and requires any group claiming to represent Austrian Muslims to submit and use a standardized German translation of the Quran.
Ohio Muslim man sues gym he said barred him from praying
By Reuters — February 25, 2015
(RNS) Mohamed Fall's lawsuit said he was accosted by gym employees while praying alone in the locker room; they told him he would be banned if he were again seen praying.
Church of England accused of double standards over low wages
By Reuters — February 24, 2015
LONDON (RNS) Under the banner headline "Wages of Sin," the Sun newspaper reported that it had found several ads for jobs in cathedrals that offered pay well below the "living wage" of 7.85 pounds ($12) an hour.
Pope Francis to mafia: Repent and all will be forgiven
By Reuters — February 23, 2015
The Lord is waiting for you and the Church will welcome you if your willingness to serve good is as clear and public as your choice to serve evil was," Pope Francis said.