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In Texas, Republicans push bills aimed at enhancing faith’s role in school
(RNS) — Cantor Sheri Allen, co-founder of the Jewish congregation Makom Shelanu, called the bills a “blatant violation of the separation of church and state.”
New study suggests thinking about God can make people more generous to outsiders
(RNS) — The study was a collaboration among researchers looking into how religion affects human behavior. Some thought religion might make people generous to just those who share their faith. Others thought the generosity could extend to people from other groups.
Muslim rideshare drivers improvise prayer spaces amid lack of relief stations in NYC
NEW YORK (RNS) — For Muslim Uber and Lyft drivers in the city, daily prayer obligations and the associated rituals have a big impact on their driving.
Jury selection begins over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The families of those killed were divided over whether the government should pursue the death penalty, but most were in favor.
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What Israel restored to the Jewish people
(RNS) — A love song to the state of Israel, on her 75th birthday. Even now. Especially now.
How has the Tree of Life shooting changed my life? One victim’s impact statement.
(RNS) — No matter what I do, I am constantly 'back into the shiva chair.'
A ‘pilgrimage of love’ seeks Indian Hindu leaders willing to condemn Hindu nationalism
(RNS) — Past religious leaders have spoken against hate originating from their own religious traditions.
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Philadelphia Archdiocese accused of transferring known abuser to Catholic college
(RNS) — 'I don't think that you can even begin to have any semblance of justice unless there is responsibility taken,' the plaintiff said.
‘Duck Dynasty’-backed Gen Z Jesus musical ‘His Story’ to debut in Texas
(RNS) — Written by then-16-year-old homeschooler Anna Miriam Brown, the show is coming to the stage thanks to Broadway vets and evangelical celebrities.
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