Religion and Faith

August 3, 2023 2:48 PM

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack

The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the perpetrator of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.

by The Associated Press

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July 25, 2023 4:14 AM

Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ+ bans

The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20 percent of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.

by Jason DeRose

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July 20, 2023 10:10 AM

Pipestone carvers preserve revered Native spiritual tradition in Minnesota prairie

Under the tall prairie grass outside this southwestern Minnesota town lies a precious seam of dark red pipestone that, for thousands of years, Native Americans have quarried and carved into pipes essential to prayer and communication with the Creator.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2023 12:06 PM

In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark case

The children were converted by their father after the parents divorced. The case has thrown into sharp relief the ethnic and religious identity markers that form the bedrock of Malaysian policy.

by Emily Feng

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July 14, 2023 1:38 PM

Megachurches are getting even bigger as churches close across the country

At a time when empty pews are forcing churches across the country to close, megachurches are largely bucking that trend — attracting younger, more vibrant and more diverse congregations.

by Scott Neuman

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July 10, 2023 12:38 AM

These Buddhist monks want their faith to be known for more than just mindfulness

In a world full of mindfulness as a buzzword, what does life look like for those who follow the theology that birthed it?

by Rachel Martin

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July 9, 2023 2:35 PM

Rental dispute between north Minneapolis charter school and church results in school eviction

Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School, or JJ Legacy School, had been housed in a school building owned by Our Lady of Victory Church and received an eviction notice about two weeks ago.

by Nicole Ki

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June 27, 2023 4:33 PM

To save Jewish culture, American Jews turned to summer camp

The roots of summer sleep-away camps that revolve around Jewish identity go back to efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.

by Deena Prichep

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June 23, 2023 4:00 AM

160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Pilgrim Baptist Church first formed in 1863 when a group of formerly enslaved people, led by a man named Robert Thomas Hickman, began worshiping together. The historic church is celebrating 160 years this weekend.

by Sarah Thamer