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As organized religion falters, the devil falls on hard times
(RNS) — As faith in God fails, so does belief in the devil. And that may have consequences.
He made it out of prison. Now he’s helping others do the same.
(RNS) — Reentry is a huge challenge for many formerly incarcerated, who encounter a combination of laws and rules that block them from jobs, housing and voting. Stanley Frankart is there to help.
Israelis fear new limits on Supreme Court will bolster Orthodox establishment’s sway
(RNS) — Rights advocates in the country say legislation giving the Knesset more power to overturn Supreme Court decisions will have ‘a devastating impact’ on everything from gender equality, religious freedom and pluralism to the rights of Israel’s Arab minority.
Security risks in Sweden rise due to Quran desecrations and protests, security agency says
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The country's current reputation risks fueling threats against Sweden “from individuals within the violent Islamist milieu,” the agency said.
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The atomic bomb shocked the world, but not enough to stop killing civilians
(RNS) — As we mourn the devastation of the last world war, policymakers need to work to prevent the next one.
How a grudge destroyed Jerusalem: a Tisha B’Av reflection
How much anger can you carry within your soul? Don't even try.
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From apps to labyrinths, walking gained as a spiritual tool in COVID-19 crisis
(RNS) — How the creator of a new walking app, a co-founder of a decades-old walking group and a new generation of labyrinth enthusiasts turned to walking for spiritual renewal.
Vatican prosecutors request a total of 73 years in prison for defendants in corruption trial
(RNS) — If convicted, Cardinal Angelo Becciu would become the first cardinal at the Vatican to serve prison time.
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