Religion and Faith

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal
At a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.
The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death
Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That's why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.
Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children
Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.
India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office.
Minnesota Muslims prepare for Ramadan during tense, emotional time
The start of Ramadan signifies the beginning of deep, introspective prayer and private devotion to God through the month-long act of strict fasting, without water or food. While many Minnesota Muslims will be able to break their fast each night, for those in Gaza — they have been without food, water and shelter to pray in for months.