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Esau McCaulley remembers his past, dreams of the Promised Land in new book
(RNS) — In a vulnerable and inspiring new book due out in September, the New Testament scholar and writer recounts the story of his father's fall from grace and his long journey home.
An online assembly attempts to correct March on Washington gender gap
(RNS) — None of the speeches at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom were delivered by women. The “She Speaks” online assembly is intended to lift up the voices of women fighting for racial justice.
Artificial intelligence program poised to shake up Catholic education, doctrine
(RNS) — Magisterium AI uses artificial intelligence technology to provide information for users on everything relating to Catholic doctrine, teachings and Canon law.
Amputees can get their body parts back for spiritual reasons, new Oregon law says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For some members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, keeping a person’s body together is necessary for a smooth transition to the spirit world.
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How India’s foray to the moon might help faiths get along here below
(RNS) — In the success of the Chandrayaan-3 is a chance to build a more inclusive nationalism.
Explaining the Hindu divide at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
(RNS) — It shouldn’t be hard to see why fusing of religious and national identity causes anxiety and fear.
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East Palestine church organizes fundraising to equip residents with air purifiers
(RNS) — After the train derailment, some residents reported suffering from respiratory illnesses, nosebleeds, eye infections and rashes.
Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches
(RNS) —The anti-woke alliance of Calvinist Theobros and Christian nationalists hits the skids — as author Owen Strachan feuds online with Andrew Torba of Gab.
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