Lauren Markoe
Chaplains push for uniform religious badges
WASHINGTON (RNS) With a cross on his lapel, it's easy to spot a military
chaplain in uniform. But the same might not be true if the chaplain's
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Crane topples at National Cathedral
WASHINGTON (RNS) A 500-foot crane toppled over next to the Washington
National Cathedral on Wednesday (Sept. 7), adding to the earthquake
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Poll: Americans are tolerant of other faiths -- except Islam
WASHINGTON (RNS) Americans consider religious freedom a cornerstone of
society, but fall short in their tolerance of Muslims, according to a
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Catholics pitch in to repair National Cathedral
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is donating
$25,000 to help repair the Washington National Cathedral, which
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After 9/11, some run toward faith, some run the other way
(RNS) Sean Tallon was nearing the end of his probationary training as a
New York City firefighter when the two hijacked planes hit the twin
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Quake-damaged cathedral faces millions in repairs
The iconic Washington National Cathedral, already struggling with
financial problems, faces millions of dollars in repair costs from the
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On 9/11, preachers find no easy words
(RNS) Standing in the pulpit on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, what do
you say?
Congregations go for `creation care,' one barrel at a time
WASHINGTON (RNS) It was the time in pre-marriage counseling when the
groom has to leave so the priest and the bride can talk alone. So Jamal
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Religious restraints rose for 2 billion, study says
A third of the world—about 2.2 billion people—live in nations where
restrictions on religion have substantially increased, according to a
new report.
Poll: American Muslims hopeful about life in the U.S.
(RNS) Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, an extensive new survey of
Muslims finds them as optimistic as other Americans, even as large
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Judge tosses out San Fran's circumcision referendum
(RNS) A proposed circumcision ban will not appear on San Francisco's
citywide ballot in November, a Superior Court judge tentatively ruled
Wednesday (July 27).
Hill hearing again targets radicalized Muslims
WASHINGTON (RNS) The third in a controversial series of congressional
hearings on the "radicalization" of American Muslims showcased on
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Court says store discriminated against Muslim
(RNS) Abercrombie & Fitch violated civil rights law when the clothier
refused to hire a Muslim woman because she wears a headscarf, a federal
district court has ruled.
Episcopalians defend bishop’s decision in clergy sexual abuse case
The Episcopal Church is rejecting charges that its top leader,
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, mishandled the ordination of
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City attorney questions proposed circumcision ban
(RNS) In a potential blow to the proposed San Francisco circumcision
ban, the city's top lawyer has concluded it is unconstitutional to ban
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Jewish foes of circumcision sit out attempts to ban it
(RNS) Though national and local Jewish groups have strongly condemned
San Francisco's proposed ban on infant circumcision, a small but vocal
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City attorney questions proposed circumcision ban
(RNS) In a potential blow to the proposed San Francisco circumcision
ban, the city's top lawyer has concluded it is unconstitutional to ban
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Study says Jews volunteer, but not because of 'Jewish' values
(RNS) Young Jewish Americans volunteer enthusiastically for a
multitude of causes, but the vast majority do not connect their service
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Public rates politicians’ sexual, financial lapses on different moral scales
Americans are tougher on politicians for their financial misdeeds
than their sexual ones, but men are more willing than women to tolerate
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Obama urged to change faith-based hiring rules
A group of clergy and lawmakers is trying to overturn a nearly
decade-old policy that allows faith-based organizations that receive
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