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Israeli ultra-Orthodox soldiers under fire
Draft exemption’s end exposes cultural divisions
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War in Syria hinders holiday
In one rebel-held city, residents have resorted to begging for crumbs at a local soup kitchen, while in a refugee camp on the Jordanian border, Syrians hounded by the desert…
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Protestant groups divest from fossil fuels
The United Church of Christ, which traces its origins back to the Pilgrims in 1620 and has about 1.1 million members in 5,100 congregations, voted this week to divest in…
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Gay-marriage rulings divide religious leaders
But the traditional religious opponents of gay marriage remained steadfastly against the rulings, condemning them as far reaching and inconsistent with religious principles. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called…
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Christ in Youth brings 1,200 to Fort Lewis
Filmmaker and comedian Dave Hunter hosts the Christ in Youth morning rally Friday in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. Christ in Youth will host high school students at the…
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Tennessee churches offering free legal assistance
Faith-based initiative aids low-income people
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N.C. protesters split on Bible’s message
Interpretations about how to help poor are divergent
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The Bible reigns as Norway’s best-selling book
New translation, influx of immigrants builds interest among people
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It’s a family tradition: Tattoos for pilgrims
Visitors to Jerusalem parlor get permanent reminder of trip
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Not quite the 21st century’s Michelangelo
N.Y. painter revamps church with ancient icon tradition
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Woman campaigns to end priestly celibacy
Relationship with Argentine bishop caused uproar in 1960s
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Monks can’t escape Egypt turmoil
The monks at the ancient monastery of St. Anthony continue the ascetic tradition. But even they are not untouched by the turbulent times facing Egypt’s Christians.Manoocher Deghati/Associated Press But even…
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Permit allows Hopi to take 40 golden eaglets in 2013
Hopi religious practitioners have been gathering the eagles for centuries each spring and raising them in villages that rise above the surrounding desert. Once theyve matured, the eagles are offered…
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Haircut attacks send Amish members to jail
A softball game was part of a farewell picnic for four women and one man from a tight-knit group in rural eastern Ohio who were scheduled to enter prison Friday.…