New violence erupts in Indian capital over citizenship law
NEW DELHI (AP) — Black smoke rose into the sky after protesters set fruit and vegetable shops and a Muslim shrine on fire in the Bhajanpur area in New Delhi's northeast, witnesses said.
Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions
(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.
How the fight for racial justice pushed Charleston beyond the segregated hour
(RNS) — Moving beyond King's most segregated hour means fighting for fairness day after day, year after year in the name of all of the prophets who stand against injustice.
Muslim advocates demand Bloomberg apologize for NYPD spying program
(RNS) — A coalition of leading Muslim advocacy organizations sent a letter to Bloomberg this week demanding he apologize for the blanket surveillance in the decade after 9/11 and condemn the use of similar spying programs.
Aging Shiite cleric a powerhouse in Iraq. What comes after?
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — When Iraq's top Shiite cleric underwent surgery for a fractured bone last month, it sent shivers around the country and beyond. "May God heal Iraq," read ...
Fear remains a barrier for minority participation in US census, say faith leaders
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Some religious leaders are supporting the count that officially starts April 1, but issues of trust and safety remain.
Stresses multiply for many US clergy: 'We need help too'
(AP) — From anti-Semitic violence to Islamophobia to sex-abuse fears to their own financial insecurity, rabbis, imams, priests and ministers face newly evolving stresses that compound the usual cares of clergy.
Born of a Muslim who overcame an immigration ban, a community celebrates its centennial
(RNS) — Arriving in 1920, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, one of the earliest missionaries of Islam in the United States, established a lasting example for Muslim American relations.
Ahmadi Muslims mark 100 years in US with day of service
(RNS) — Formally established in the US in 1920, the day its first missionary arrived on the shores of the United States, the sect is the oldest organized Muslim movement in the country.
A daughter’s duty: From Boston, a Uighur woman champions her father’s release in China
BOSTON (RNS) — Publisher Iminjan Seydin disappeared into a Chinese detention camp almost three years ago, before he was jailed on charges of inciting extremism. Now his daughter, a medical professional in Boston, is demanding that China release him.
Religious groups applaud new Air Force rules allowing turbans, hijabs, beards
(RNS) — The new guidelines allow personnel to request a waiver to wear religious apparel, including turbans and hijabs, and to have unshorn hair or beards for religious reasons.
A priest's anti-Muslim comments reveal US Catholics' Islamophobia problem
(RNS) — Misconceptions about Islam and Muslims are widespread among Catholics. In some cases, Catholic institutions and media outlets actively give a platform to voices promoting prejudice and fear.
Cambridge passes resolution against India's citizenship laws
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (RNS) — The Cambridge City Council has adopted a resolution urging India to halt changes to the country's citizenship laws that have prompted massive international backlash and allegations of anti-Muslim bias.
Can there really be peace between Israel and Palestinians?
(RNS) — Yes, there can. Or at least, between Jews and Palestinians. Never give up hope.
An imam and a rabbi see the State of the Union address as less than reassuring
(RNS) — Does the president believe in protecting the religious liberty of all citizens of the United States?