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Watch out for the sheep: Live animals bring spectacle and humor to Nativity scenes
By Bob Smietana — December 16, 2022
(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
Why the Hindu spiritual tradition of vegetarianism is getting a fresh start
By Rosanne Skirble — November 9, 2018
LANHAM, Md. (RNS) — Hindus have found a new reason to recommit themselves to vegetarianism: global warming.
Biryani becomes latest issue in India’s struggle over religion, caste, politics
By Tom Heneghan — September 15, 2016
NEW DELHI (RNS) The popular rice dish has become the latest wedge issue by India’s Hindu nationalist government to impose its religious standards on the officially secular country.
The ‘Splainer: What makes the cow sacred to Hindus?
By Kimberly Winston — November 5, 2015
(RNS) Four Muslims living in India have been killed by Hindu mobs after they were suspected of either eating beef or slaughtering a cow. What is behind the religious beliefs underpinning these killings? Let us ‘Splain ...
After nun rape, India cardinal says protect humans, not just cows
By Reuters — March 19, 2015
NEW DELHI (Reuters) The Catholic cardinal's comments appeared directed against hardline Hindu nationalists who have stirred up animosity against India's Christian and Muslim minorities while successfully lobbying for tougher laws against killing cows.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: India’s sacred cows
By Sally Morrow — February 12, 2014
"Cows are considered sacred by Hindus in India. They were the favorite animal of Lord Krishna, and they serve as a symbol of wealth, strength, and abundance."
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