Adelle M. Banks
Muslims say respect is key to better relations
About half of Muslims surveyed worldwide believe that the West does
not respect them, according to a new Gallup report, and many say not
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Blasphemy resolution passes U.N. committee
(RNS) A resolution combating the "vilification of religions" was
adopted Tuesday (Nov. 23) by a United Nations committee, but religious
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Conscientious objection to specific wars sought
A coalition of religious leaders and veterans has called for a reconsideration of conscientious objection to war, saying that military members should have the right to object to the wars in Iraq an...
Hunger group hopes for progress in 2011 on global malnutrition
WASHINGTON (RNS) Significant progress on global malnutrition can be
made in 2011, the ecumenical anti-hunger group Bread for the World said
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Faith-based reform gets mixed reviews
President Obama has signed an executive order that reforms the White
House's faith-based office in a bid to improve transparency and clarify
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U.S. activists lobby against U.N. defamation resolution
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religious freedom advocates are urging members of the
United Nations to vote against the latest proposal from Islamic
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Rural church leaves ELCA over gay clergy, genetics proposal
(RNS) A rural North Dakota church has voted to leave the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America, not only to protest its recent policies to
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In Bush memoir, faith a small but constant factor
WASHINGTON (RNS) Former President George W. Bush made no secret that his
politics were tinged by his religious faith, but now says he never would
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Sikhs call airport screening for turbans `security theater'
WASHINGTON (RNS) Leaders of three Sikh organizations say they've
been told by federal transportation officials that turbans will always
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Muslim advocacy group sues over Okla. Shariah ban
(RNS) A Muslim advocacy group filed suit Thursday (Nov. 4) in
Oklahoma, saying a just-passed amendment forbidding judicial use of
Islamic law is unconstitutional.
Supreme Court wrestles over religious scholarship program
WASHINGTON (RNS) Is a state law that allows tax credits for donations to
scholarship programs unconstitutional if most of the recipients attend
religious schools?
Obama to visit largest mosque in Indonesia
(RNS) President Obama plans to visit one of the world's largest
mosques during his trip to Indonesia in November, the White House
announced Thursday (Oct. 28).
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Gallup: Most religious Americans have high levels of well-being
(RNS) The most religious Americans also have the highest rates of
well-being, according to a new Gallup survey.
Some religious charities buck lower giving trends
Several of the nation's largest religious charities reported increases in private support as nonprofits overall saw decreases in donations last year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported...
White House denies rumors about Obama and Sikh temple
(RNS) The White House has denied reports that President Obama will
avoid a Sikh shrine while visiting India next week because the required
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Southern Baptist pastor appeals suit over Obama's birth
(RNS) Southern Baptist gadfly Wiley Drake will appeal a court's
dismissal of his suit claiming President Obama was not born in the U.S.
and is ineligible for the presidency.
Hoping to avert disaster, Democrats turn to black churches
WASHINGTON (RNS) Facing an electoral bloodbath at the voting booth next
Tuesday, Democrats are turning to a key part of their base --
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Christianity's contributions mostly negative, Americans say
(RNS) When asked about Christianity's recent contributions to
society, Americans cited more negatives than benefits, according to a
new survey.
Study: More link Christian faith to being American
(RNS) As the U.S. has grown more diverse, more Americans believe
that being a Christian is a key aspect of being "truly American,"
researchers say.
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After teen suicides, gay opponents look inward
(RNS) When Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi killed himself
after his roommate allegedly broadcast his sexual encounter with another
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