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Senators challenging White House on religious expression in military
Senators have pushed forward a second challenge to the Obama administration's opposition.
'The Office' star Rainn Wilson campaigns for imprisoned members of his faith
Rainn Wilson, who plays Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office”, spoke in Washington, D.C., last week to raise awareness of injustices toward fellow members of his Baha'i faith. Read more »
Myanmar minority resist Cyclone Mahasen evacuation
The cyclone was only a day or two away, churning through the Indian Ocean and carrying with it winds and rains that authorities warned could quickly turn deadly. Read more »
Spiritual leaders use Facebook, YouTube, hashtags to spread messages (+video)
Religious messages come through different mediums, and they are gaining greater traction in the social media arena. Read more »
Jerusalem family tattoos pilgrims for centuries
Orthodox Christians visiting the Holy Land often return home with more than just spiritual memories. Many drop by a centuries-old tattoo parlor in Jerusalem's Old City, inking themselves with a... Read more »
Philippine midterm vote ends with less violence
Less violence than usual and expected glitches in voting machines marked Monday's congressional and local elections in the Philippines, which will gauge popular support for the president's... Read more »
Attacks on Sunni mosques fuel fears in Iraq
A sharp rise in attacks on Sunni holy sites in Iraq is feeding fears that the country could spiral into a new round of sectarian violence similar to the bloodletting that brought Iraq to its knees... Read more »
Texas high school cheerleaders win Bible-banners case
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games. Read more »
New Harmony: Desert church digs for Living Water
I was motoring down the freeway through California’s high desert when, from the corner of my eye, I glimpsed a tiny cross in the wasteland, attached to a steeple. The church looked like a... Read more »
Defending the Faith: Line upon line, the Lord has gradually expanded our vision of his work — and ours
From biblical times into our own, God has gently, and by degrees, led his people to understand more fully his own universal love and concern, and to put it into meaningful practice. Read more »
Soldier says she faced harassment over Muslim name
A U.S. Army sergeant whose family name led other soldiers mistakenly assume she is a Muslim says she was the target of taunts and discrimination for years. Read more »
Pope Francis to nuns: Don't be old maids
Pope Francis has told nuns from around the world that they must be spiritual mothers and not "old maids." Read more »
Jihadist aim? To expel U.S. from Mideast
In the wake of the terrible terrorist bombing in Boston, there has been a great deal of discussion in the news about Islamic extremism; much of it is unfortunately ill-informed. Read more »
Unlikely NY scribe handwrites good book in 4 years
Phillip Patterson went further than just merely reading the entire Bible. He has written by hand every word. It took the retired interior designer four years to copy some 788,000 words. The... Read more »
Biden urges faith leaders to make gun control a moral issue
Vice President Joe Biden urged religious leaders Monday to continue pressing Congress to pass gun control legislation and to explain the issue in moral terms to their congregations. Read more »
Wright Words: Dying woman's plea leads to adoption, bittersweet Mother's Day
Through the salty tears of a dying woman, Carol stood spiritually and emotionally bare before the worshippers and asked, “Will a family please adopt my son?” Read more »
Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable announces leadership changes
The Rev. Father Elias Koucos, rector of the Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, is the new chairman of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable for 2013-14. Read more »
Pentagon says military personnel can evangelize but not proselytize
The Pentagon has clarified its position on religious talk among U.S. troops, saying it's OK to talk about one's beliefs, but aggressive proselytizing is not allowed. Read more »
Hungary's prime minister denounces anti-Semitism
Hungary's prime minister told an international assembly of Jews on Sunday that his government has declared "zero tolerance" on anti-Semitism. Read more »
Violence in Bangladesh as Islamic activists demand anti-blasphemy law
Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law. Read more »
Drought across the West spurs resurgence of faith
Along the irrigation canal that cuts through this centuries-old New Mexico town, a small group of churchgoers gathers to recite the rosary before tossing rose petals into the water. Read more »
Faith and work: Accommodating religion boosts morale and bottom line
Private enterprise is becoming increasingly aware that accommodating the religious needs of employees can improve morale and the bottom line. Read more »
Muslims worldwide support democracy and religious freedom
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found many Muslims want their... Read more »
Observing National Day of Prayer: Six lessons I've learned about speaking to God
How am I deepening and enriching my relationship with God through prayer in the middle-of-life journey toward him? What am I learning, leaning toward cultivating? How will it matter? Reflections on... Read more »
Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 26
Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during prayers. The blasts killed 26 people, Iraqi officials said. Read more »
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Senators challenging White House on religious expression in military
Two U.S. senators have pushed forward a second challenge to the Obama administration's opposition to legislative language that offers a “protection of rights of conscience of members of the... Read more »
Superman continues history of casting religious shadows
While the new "Man of Steel" does not shy away from the traditional religious allusions of Superman, it does humanize it. Rather than watching the already perfected Superman, viewers watch as Clark... Read more »
Father figure: Perceptions of God may stem from father-child relationships
Sociologists say it's common for people to perceive that God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. If dad is caring, patient and concerned then children may believe God has those same... Read more »
Hamblin & Peterson: Ziggurats are temple platforms of ancient Mesopotamia
Elevated temple platforms exist worldwide. On the flood plains of Mesopotamia, ancient peoples built artificial divine mountains that represent human ascent to the world of the gods. Read more »
Flap over turbans on the soccer pitch pits religion vs. secularism in Quebec
The short-lived ban of turbans on the soccer pitches of Quebec and the government's pending secular charter are signs a heated debate over religious freedom is brewing in the French-speaking... Read more »
A family affair: History of the 'Mormon Miracle Pageant' filled with dedication, pride
For several nights each summer, the picturesque hillside below the Manti Utah Temple becomes the site of one of the largest outdoor productions in the world. Here is the history of that production,... Read more »
Monsoon floods kill 102 in India, strand pilgrims
India's prime minister said Wednesday that the death toll from flooding this week in the northern state of Uttrakhand had surpassed 100 and could rise substantially. Read more »
Obama: Northern Ireland peace will be tested
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, while acknowledging that the calm... Read more »
One reason Tim Tebow got another NFL chance: faith
Amid the head scratching over why the New England Patriots decided to sign controversial quarterback Tim Tebow, the team's owner offered his opinion. He likes his new player's spirituality. Read more »
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor
Egyptian tourism workers and residents of the ancient city of Luxor voiced their anger Monday after an Islamist linked to a former Islamic militant group that carried out the city's deadliest... Read more »
Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 26
Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during prayers. The blasts killed 26 people, Iraqi... Read more »
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