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Demonstrators shout during a “Freedom of Speech Rally Round II” outside the Islamic Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 29, 2015. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Nancy Wiechec
Need to know: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
CAIR report shows 15 percent increase in hate crimes against American Muslims nationwide
The Muslim civil rights group reports that 35 percent of anti-Muslim bias incidents it recorded in 2017 originated from federal agencies including the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration.
Trump may be ‘a big fan of Hindu,’ but Hindus are running — and winning — as Democrats
Reflecting the partisan breakdown of Hindu Americans, there could be as many as eight Hindus—all Democrats—in Congress come January, writes Murali Balaji.
John Bolton presided over anti-Muslim think tank
From 2013 until last month, the national security advisor was chairman of the Gatestone Institute, a New York-based advocacy group that warns of a looming “jihadist takeover” of Europe leading to a “Great White Death.”
Willow Creek responds to new allegations against former pastor Hybels
The elders of Willow Creek Community Church are pledging to renew their investigation of the church’s former pastor, Bill Hybels, as more allegations of inappropriate conduct with women surface.
Redefining religious freedom as religious privilege
The First Amendment Defense Act seeks to upend an enduring understanding of our rights, writes Andrew L. Seidel.
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Black network’s farm-to-church movement brings fresh food to Baltimore
The Rev. Heber Brown III, founder of the Black Church Food Security Network, says that “food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries will not change the underlying conditions that have our community hungry in the first place.”
Rohingya refugees rescued after drifting at sea for 9 days
(AP) — A Rohingya Muslim man among a group of 76 rescued in a wooden boat in Indonesian waters says they were at sea for nine days after leaving Myanmar, where the minority group faces intense persecution, and were hoping to reach Malaysia.
New South African church celebrates drinking alcohol
(AP) — The South African Gabola Church, which celebrates the drinking of alcohol, was started eight months ago and has found an enthusiastic following.
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My open letter to Natalie Portman
(RNS) — She should have handled this differently.
For many former Mormons, it’s hard to be “spiritual but not religious”
Former Mormons don’t generally maintain a high level of spirituality when they decide to leave the fold, unless they become actively involved in another religion.
Church of The Donald
Never mind Fox. Trump’s most reliable media mouthpiece is now Christian TV.
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