I'm Converting: My First Ramadan
Eid, the end of Ramadan, can be an especially trying time for converts to Islam. Many of them are without family and friends on a holiday where community is at the forefront.
Religion
License For Missouri's Only Clinic That Performs Abortions Expires This Weekend
Missouri is days away from being without a clinic that provides abortions. The state's Republican governor has spoken out to express concerns about the clinic's safety record.
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Nuns Want Greater Visibility For Their Accusations
Victims of sexual misconduct by nuns say there hasn't yet been a reckoning for their claims. In part, that's because reports on allegations of abuse by women are treated differently than those by men.
With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open
Rural churches, often the bedrock of the community, are facing declining membership. They are increasingly teaming up in hopes of surviving — with clergy sharing programs.
How The Fight For Religious Freedom Has Fallen Victim To The Culture Wars
Disputes over LGBT rights and religion's role in public life have derailed a previously non-partisan movement.
More Than 1,000 Holocaust Victims Are Buried In Belarus After Mass Grave Discovered
The remains emerged at a construction site in January. "I think it's very late, but better late than never," said Marcel Drimer, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor.
The Debate Grows Over What Religious Freedom Means
Congress passed the Religious Freedom and Restoration Act 25 years ago on an almost unanimous basis. Since then, the advocacy of religious freedom has become highly contentious and more partisan.
Muslim Lawmakers Host Ramadan Feast At Capitol
The nonprofit Muslim Advocates, along with the three Muslims in Congress, held an iftar, the breaking of the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at the U.S. Capitol on Monday night.
Former Catholic Priest Calls To 'Abolish The Priesthood'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with writer James Carroll, a former Catholic priest, about his piece in The Atlantic, titled "Abolish the Priesthood."
American Muslims In Public Life Say They Face Outsize Scrutiny
Many say the storm of criticism around Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), the first black Muslim woman in Congress, is more about who she is than what she says. Her experience is familiar to other Muslim leaders.