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Religion Archive

Archives for July 2015

Politics
It’s a low bar, but Jeb Bush sounds a lot more presidential than the GOP packIt’s a low bar, but Jeb Bush sounds a lot more presidential than the GOP pack
Politics

And 9 more things you should know before you start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Des Moines Register to Donald Trump: Drop out!Des Moines Register to Donald Trump: Drop out!
Politics

And 9 other things you should know before you start your day.

By Jonathan Allen
Religion
Muslims are crowdfunding for burned black churches — and it’s not just about religionMuslims are crowdfunding for burned black churches — and it’s not just about religion
Religion

“ We must always keep in mind that the Muslim community and the black community are not different communities,” the 23-year-old creator wrote.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Religion
“That’s not right”: Pope Francis is not impressed by communist crucifix“That’s not right”: Pope Francis is not impressed by communist crucifix
Religion

This was a very awkward moment between Pope Francis and Bolivia’s president.

By Amanda Taub
Syria
Should we stop calling them ISIS?Should we stop calling them ISIS?
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Syria

A lot of people want governments and the media to stop calling the extremist group “ISIS.” But it’s not clear that’s a good idea.

By Zack Beauchamp
Religion
Not all the recent fires at black churches were arson. Here’s what we know.Not all the recent fires at black churches were arson. Here’s what we know.
Religion

There are still a lot of unanswered questions.

By German Lopez and Dara Lind
Culture
A rabbi explains what Orange Is the New Black gets right about JudaismA rabbi explains what Orange Is the New Black gets right about Judaism
Culture

Cindy’s conversion storyline is refreshingly accurate.

By Lauren Katz
Marriage Equality
The Episcopal Church now sanctions same-sex marriages. Here’s where other churches stand.The Episcopal Church now sanctions same-sex marriages. Here’s where other churches stand.

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