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Missouri Clergy Challenge State's Abortion Ban

November 27th, 2023

Clergy in Missouri are challenging that state's strict abortion ban, citing legislators' statements that they were motivated by faith to pass the law. Is an abortion ban tantamount to pushing biblical values?

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CA Replaces Missionary Statue With Native American Hero

November 20th, 2023

In the summer of 2020, a controversial statue of Spanish missionary Junipero Serra was torn down by Native American activists. Now that statue's been replaced with one of Native American hero William J. Franklin Sr.

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Report: Hate Crimes Against Jews and Muslims On the Rise

November 16th, 2023

Statistics show that both the Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States are facing increased violence, discrimination, and harassment as the Israel-Hamas war rages on in the Middle East.

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Largest Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Amid Controversy

November 9th, 2023

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere, just opened in New Jersey. But the temple's construction has long been shrouded in controversy.

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90% of Pastors Say Young Churchgoers Need to Donate More

November 3rd, 2023

Are young people uncharitable to their churches? A new report found that more than 90% of church leadership believe that Millennials and Generation Z aren't financially supporting the church enough.

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Teacher Under Fire for Wearing Satan Costume to School

November 2nd, 2023

An Arizona teacher is on administrative leave after students complained about his Satan costume for Halloween spirit week. Now on administrative leave, students and parents are wondering what the hell he was thinking.

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Are "Sexy Nun" Halloween Costumes Offensive?

October 30th, 2023

A viral video argues that wearing the popular "sexy nun" Halloween costume is insulting and offensive – sparking an ethical debate about the sexualization of religious figures. Where should the line be drawn?

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How Religious Groups Are Responding to the Conflict in Gaza

October 23rd, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to violence in the Middle East, capturing the world's attention. As the conflict descends into frightening and uncertain times, how are the world's faithful reacting?

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Catholic Leader Offers Himself For Hostage Exchange in Gaza

October 16th, 2023

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Vatican’s representative in Jerusalem, offered himself to be delivered as a hostage to Hamas in exchange for the release of the children currently being held captive.

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School Board Member Barred From Quoting Bible Files Lawsuit

October 9th, 2023

An Arizona school board member is suing her district after she was repeatedly told to stop reciting biblical scripture at public school board meetings. She says she wasn't proselytizing, but secular activists disagree.

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