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Mosques depend on Ramadan for a third of their fundraising. Is there a better way?

By Dilshad Ali — March 18, 2024

(RNS) — Looking for ways to de-link Ramadan and fundraising so Muslims can focus on worship.

Was Jesus vegetarian? New ‘Christspiracy’ documentary says yes.

By Kathryn Post — March 18, 2024

(RNS) — ‘He was one of the most hardcore animal activists,’ one of the filmmakers told RNS.

As Hindu wellness gains in West, chakra healing practitioners root their art in science

By Richa Karmarkar — March 18, 2024

(RNS) — These teachers are working to dispel myths of chakra healing, starting first by recognizing the ancient roots of this spiritual science.

A Holocaust exhibit seemed harmless. With the war in Gaza, it’s come under scrutiny.

By Yonat Shimron — March 18, 2024

DURHAM (RNS) — The US Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit, ‘Some Were Neighbors,’ has been traveling across the country for the past two years. A coalition of Durham residents say it presents a narrow view of genocide.

Jesus’ comfort is for all who suffer: A response to Mike Cosper and Christianity Today

By Ben Norquist — March 18, 2024

(RNS) — Jesus is perishing among the 30,000 who have died in Gaza as much as he was those killed on Oct. 7.

Israel launches another raid on Gaza’s main hospital as UN says ‘famine is imminent’ in north

By Samy Magdy — March 18, 2024

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The ministry said around 30,000 people are sheltering at the hospital, including patients, medical staff and people who have fled their homes seeking safety.

Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza

By Tia Goldenberg — March 18, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S., which has provided key military and diplomatic support to Israel, also has expressed concerns about a planned Israeli assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis

By Tiffany Stanley — March 18, 2024

(AP) — Women in religious orders have also been abuse victims — but they have been perpetrators too.

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan

By Mariam Fam — March 18, 2024

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Fasting is not required of young children, but many Muslim children like to fast to share in the month’s rituals and emulate parents and older siblings, according to the Islamic Networks Group.

Jurors weigh fate of Afghan refugee charged with murder in a case that shocked Muslim community

By Susan Montoya Bryan — March 18, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Muhammad Syed is charged with three counts of murder and four charges of tampering with evidence.

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