Religion and Faith

August 1, 2015 8:02 AM

Help wanted: The Philippines needs more exorcists

The Office of Exorcism reports a sharp increase in cases over the past decade -- more than its five-man team can handle. Warning: It's a high-stress job.

by Simone Orendain

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July 30, 2015 4:00 AM

Judge to decide whether to extend archdiocese claims deadline

Time is running out for alleged sex-abuse victims and other creditors to file claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

by Martin Moylan

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July 28, 2015 1:48 PM

An end to the Boy Scouts' ban on openly gay adult leaders and volunteers

The new policy was approved by the group's National Executive Board, effective immediately. Boy Scout units chartered by religious organizations will still be permitted to exclude gay adults for religious reasons.

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July 27, 2015 6:48 AM

Moderate Muslims counter Islamic State propaganda with own media strategy

The group, based out of Indiana, hopes its series of Web videos will help to dispel the propaganda that its members say has hijacked their faith.

by Paola Marizan

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July 24, 2015 11:21 AM

Three faith leaders round out religion week

Three religious leaders discuss religion week and their own experiences

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July 23, 2015 11:15 AM

Why Islam is on the rise worldwide

By 2050, the number of Muslims will nearly equal the number of Christians in the world.

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July 22, 2015 6:18 PM

University in U.K. finds Muhammad-era Quran pages among its possessions

Radiocarbon analysis dates the parchment on which the text is written to between the years 568 and 645.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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July 22, 2015 12:37 PM

Why young Americans are detached from faith institutions

The Pew Research Center found that more young Americans than ever before are not attached to a faith.

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July 22, 2015 11:32 AM

Charleston shooting suspect Roof to be indicted on federal hate crime charges

In addition to nine counts of murder leveled by state prosecutors, the Justice Department plans to unveil federal charges against Dylann Roof Wednesday.