RELIGION

‘A Real Pain’ gets achingly close to the real quandaries of Holocaust remembrance

(RNS) — After arriving in Poland for a weeklong Holocaust “roots” tour, Benji, one of two Jewish American cousins whose…

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Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel

(RNS) — A rabbinic human rights organization has signed on to a statement calling for an end to offensive military…

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After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence

(RNS) — In the last days leading up to the 2024 presidential election, a large swath of American Muslims agreed…

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For these Hindu Americans, a pivot from the Democratic Party was long overdue

(RNS) — Days after Donald Trump’s sweeping presidential win, reactions around the country ranged from surprise and sadness to, in…

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Election 2024: No Mandate for Extremism

In the wake of a deeply consequential election, The State of Belief this week unpacks the electoral role played by…

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Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win

(RNS) — Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term prompted faith groups that work with migrants and refugees…

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The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with faith leaders, activists and organizers along the Vote Is Sacred…

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Black churches and ‘Divine Nine’ fraternities and sororities partner to boost Black vote

(RNS) — Soon after Vice President Kamala Harris shifted from vice presidential candidate to presidential nominee, 44,000 of her supporters…

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After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms

(RNS) — When former Christian artist Michael Gungor first hosted a new spiritual community in Los Angeles this year, worship…

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The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen…

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