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Kaitlin Curtice, Native American author, speaker and worship leader. Photo via kaitlincurtice.com
Need to know: Monday, November 27, 2017
Kaitlin Curtice talks about ‘everyday glory’ and her Native American heritage
The popular 29-year-old worship leader has just published her first book, ‘Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Places.’
Egypt raises death toll in Sinai mosque attack to 305
Military and security forces have already been waging a tough campaign against militants in the towns, villages and desert mountains of Sinai.
Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to visit Myanmar
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to RNS columnist Thomas Reese as the pope talks separately with military leaders, civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Buddhist monks.
The day the pastor was away and evil came barging into his church
Frank Pomeroy, the pastor at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, reflects in his first extensive interview on the mass shooting that took place inside his church. (Subscription may be required.)
Inside Kosherfest, the country’s biggest kiddush
It’s not just gefilte fish and it’s not just Jews. It is, however, amazing, writes Yair Rosenberg.
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Mugabe was relieved after quitting, Zimbabwean priest says
CHISHAWASHA, Zimbabwe (AP) — The Rev. Fidelis Mukonori said Mugabe clung to the idea that he could remain in his post at least until a ruling party congress next month to ensure a "smooth handover."
In Pa., students can go to church during school, under a few conditions
YORK, Pa. (USA Today Network) — "Released time" is a legal way for students to voluntarily receive religious education during the school week. One such program in Pennsylvania has grown to 27 school districts in nine counties.
Pope decries fomenting fear of migrants for political gain
VATICAN CITY (AP) — He urged people to view global migration as a peace-building opportunity and not as a threat.
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How Neil Gillman taught me Judaism 101
The late Neil Gillman taught Jewish philosophy. But, he taught me a lesson about human relationships that imprinted itself on my soul.
Who are the Sufis and why do extremists see them as threatening?
(The Conversation ) — A new attack on a Sufi mosque in Egypt drives home the hatred of Islamic State and other some other Muslim groups for the Sufi traditions of inclusiveness and mystical worship.
The secret Jewish history of ‘Alice’s Restaurant’
Sing it with me: "You can get anything you want...." Fifty years ago!
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