Muslims
Men and women divide on religion
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 22, 2016
(RNS) Mind the gap. A new study of 192 countries finds women, particularly Christians, usually lead in religiosity worldwide. But it can't explain why.
Tolerance — and jihad — taught in Muslim schools in US
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 21, 2016
(RNS) A report finds most school textbooks encourage tolerance and take a positive view of Western democracy. But Israel is presented in an oversimplified manner.
Muslims, Protestants and Jews share common concerns in 2016 election
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 15, 2016
(RNS) The U.S. Muslim community is "pious and patriotic, optimistic and weary of discrimination," much like non-Muslims.
Israel fractures by faith on politics and society
By Lauren Markoe — March 8, 2016
(RNS) A new survey finds Israelis wrestling with the nation's identity. Most Jews there say it can be both Jewish and democratic. Most Israeli Muslims and Christians disagree.
Milan measure restricting the construction of mosques thrown out
By Rosie Scammell — February 25, 2016
ROME (RNS) Italy’s constitutional court on Wednesday (Feb. 24) overturned the rule imposed in the Lombardy region, after the central government intervened saying the measure violated civil rights.
Wheaton provost apologizes to Larycia Hawkins; she’s leaving
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 6, 2016
(RNS) Hawkins and Wheaton said they would part with mutual respect after controversy over Hawkins' comment that Christians and Muslims worship the "same God."
5 faith facts about Jeb Bush: Catholicism ‘resonated with me’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 2, 2016
(RNS) Former Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush withdrew from the 2016 race on February 20.
Muslim Americans involved in terrorism ‘rose dramatically’ in 2015
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 2, 2016
(RNS) But Americans' level of fear far outstrips the actual threat to U.S. lives, says a new report.
London bishop urges vicars to grow beards as way of reaching Muslims
By Trevor Grundy — January 25, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Bishop of London said two Anglican vicars should be commended for growing full beards, as do some Jews and Muslims.
Brits call Donald Trump ‘divisive, stupid and wrong.’ But will he be banned?
By John Bacon — January 18, 2016
Parliament made plenty of noise about shutting the door on The Donald but only the home secretary could actually do it.
Religious voices respond to State of the Union
By Adelle M. Banks — January 12, 2016
(RNS) They voiced support and criticism on issues ranging from religious inclusion to same-sex marriage to Iran.
Muslim journalists no longer as rare in US newsrooms
By Lauren Markoe — January 12, 2016
(RNS) Can more Muslims in the media give us a better understanding of Islam and those who practice it?
Wheaton prof faces termination after ‘same God’ comment
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 5, 2016
(RNS) Larycia Hawkins was suspended in December after college officials said her theological statements “seemed inconsistent" with the evangelical college's doctrines.
Candy Carson: Wife of GOP candidate sees God working in campaign, marriage
By Adelle M. Banks — January 5, 2016
(RNS) The Episcopalian-turned-Adventist said faith has undergirded their relationship from their days at Yale to his time as a famous neurosurgeon to his venture into U.S. politics.
Man accused of swinging machete through Florida mosque
By J.D. Gallop — January 5, 2016
"You can't help but feel this is a hateful act (because of) all of the negative media, the politicians who want to ban Muslims, close mosques," said an area Muslim leader.
