Black Muslims Step Into Spotlight
Black Muslims in America are reclaiming and highlighting their traditions. In Los Angeles, Jihad Saafir is converting his father's storefront mosque into a vibrant community center and school.
Religion
The Weight of Our Words
Violent crimes committed by Muslims are much more likely to be reported as "terrorism." And that has disturbing consequences for the way Muslims are perceived.
In Chicago, A Muslim Non-Profit Is Engaging The Community Through Activism
An American generation of Muslims in Chicago sees community organizing as the path for the faith to stay relevant to a younger generation of Muslims who often feel alienated. Rami Nashashibi leads the Inner City Muslim Action Network and sees the social work as a solution to the apathy that leads people away from religion or the marginalization that sometimes leads to anger and violence.
America's Next Generation Of Muslims Insists On Crafting Its Own Story
A new generation of American Muslims has moved from defending itself, as Muslim communities did in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, to defining itself.
Pope Apologizes For 'Serious Mistakes' In Handling Of Chile's Sex Abuse Scandal
In a public letter, Francis says he misjudged the situation surrounding Chile's Bishop Juan Barros, who has been accused of helping cover up abuse.
Tell Us: Being Muslim In America
Muslims in America represent one of the most, if not the most, racially and ethnically diverse faith groups in the country. We want to hear how you are telling your story.
Caring For Migrants Is As Important As Opposing Abortion, Pope Says
In a pronouncement, Pope Francis challenges conservative thinkers who claim to know the true mission of the Church. Defending migrants, he says, is as important as defending the rights of the unborn.
For Quaker Podcast, Silence Is Golden
A recent episode of The Young Quaker podcast is simply a recording of a Quaker meeting for worship — basically 30 minutes of silence.
Armed At Church: Why This Congregation Is 'Not A Gun-Free Zone'
A church in the town of Mexico, N.Y., encourages its parishioners to bring their guns to Sunday services as a way to deter mass shooters from targeting them.
'Concerned' Evangelicals Plan To Meet With Trump As Sex Scandals Swirl
Trump denies knowledge of a payment to a porn star to cover up a sexual encounter. Evangelical leaders, worried about the midterms, have arranged a meeting with the president at Trump's D.C. hotel.