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Vivek Ramaswamy and the Christian language of Hinduism
(RNS) — Like many Republican candidates for president, Vivek Ramaswamy has been outspoken about religion on the campaign trail. But his Hindu faith has caused controversy among some evangelicals who view non-Christian religions with skepticism.
As churches shrink and pastors retire, creative workarounds are redefining ministry
(RNS) — As older clergy get set to retire, there are few younger seminarians to replace them — and few churches that can afford to pay them.
Arthur Gay, NAE leader who introduced Reagan’s ‘evil empire’ speech, dead at 86
(RNS) — Gay led the National Association of Evangelicals during a time when Reagan was seeking the continuing support of U.S. evangelicals.
Photos of the Week: Muharram; Tisha B’Av
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Muslim Muharram commemorations, Tisha B'Av and Israeli unrest and more.
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What’s lost when religion becomes a ‘luxury good’
(RNS) — The church has failed when only the prosperous feel welcome.
Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking
(The Conversation) — A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she criticized its institutions.
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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.
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.
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