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Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel
(RNS) — Many American Jews are feeling an acute sense of trauma.
Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church
(RNS) — The church was raided by police in September after reportedly displaying signs saying ‘Shrooms: we deliver.’
Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza, the UN says
JERUSALEM (AP) — International aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza.
In new book, James Baldwin emerges as a prophet for our time
(RNS) — Greg Garrett, a professor at Baylor University, wants to introduce a new generation of readers to the writer of short stories, novels and plays who believed America can do better.
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Did Pope Francis just add to the church’s teaching on animals?
(RNS) — The short answer: His 'Laudate Deum' gives us more hope, even if it lacks specifics.
How did this happen? Israel, Hamas, the Bible, trauma and a podcast with Professor Jacob Wright
(RNS) — Jews are going through unspeakable trauma. The Bible has something to teach us about that.
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As caste bill meets defeat, Hindu Americans on both sides make their voices heard
(RNS) — In the last two decades, Hindu Americans have mobilized through a number of new advocacy organizations to vote and run for office on issues of particular interest to the faith community.
New award honors Tim Keller and Sister Norma Pimentel for civic renewal
(RNS) — A new group plans to honor the Rev. Timothy Keller, an evangelical Christian theologian who died earlier this year, and Catholic nun Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants.
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