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Bobby Ross Jr.
Bobby Ross Jr. writes for Religion News Service.
New tax targets employee parking offered by congregations, nonprofits
Even when a congregation is below the threshold the IRS has established, determining that requires a fair amount of computation.
Religion in public schools disputed in one of U.S.'s fastest-growing cities
The school superintendent's prayer during a mandatory meeting sparked tensions in McKinney, Texas.
Small religious college closes as others struggle to survive
St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma will close in December. It's the latest small religious college to close in an increasingly competitive market.
In rural Canada, churches connect by welcoming Syrian refugees
Ken Yakielashek, a Roman Catholic semiretired farmer in the Canadian Prairies, remembers when Christians of varying denominations “wouldn’t talk to one another.”...
In a red state, the culture war shifts
c. 2016 Religion News Service
EDMOND, Oklahoma (RNS) In one of the reddest of the red states, appeals to traditional values have long resonated with many voters....
Stripping away the stigma: Christian ministries help women escape sex industry
c. 2014 Religion News Service
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (RNS) The smoke, the loud music, and the smell of perfumes trigger uncomfortable memories for Polly Wright....
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