Hanukkah's Real (And Imagined) History
Robert Siegel speaks with Simon Schama, author of The Story of the Jews, about the political history of Hanukkah.
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Kentucky Says Noah's Ark Theme Park Won't Get Tax Breaks
Kentucky says the Christian group behind the project wouldn't commit not to discriminate in its hiring on the basis of religion. The group says it will challenge the state's decision.
In Troubled Times, Does 'The Black Church' Still Matter?
As the nation endures a season of racial tension, NPR's Michel Martin talks about the mission of the black church and whether it remains relevant in the social justice movement.
Problems With Your Boss? Try A Chat With The Office Chaplain.
Chaplains have long been present on college campuses and in the military but increasingly they can also can be found in the workplace, specially trained to help employees offload office frustrations.
Justice Department Moves To Further Rein In Racial Profiling
New guidelines being unveiled today will broaden rules for the FBI, ATF, DEA and other federal agencies, that will ban — or nearly ban — profiling by race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
In A Land Of Few Christians, Pope Will Reach Out To Muslims In Turkey
Pope Francis will meet with Turkey's Muslim leaders and the head of the Orthodox Church in what may be the most challenging trip of his young papacy.
Gravy And Gallstones: Your Memorable Thanksgiving Grace Moments
Especially at Thanksgiving, saying grace is a family ritual for many Americans. We asked you to share your stories and traditions — and they ran the gamut, from heartwarming to horrifying.
Ferguson Clergy Call For Peace From The Pulpit
Religious leaders await a grand jury's decision in St. Louis. Many of them have been deeply involved with demonstrations following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown.
An Unlikely Friday Night Pizza Cafe Has A Big Heart
One night a week, Erin and Robert Lockridge serve homemade pizza out of an empty corner cafe in Cincinnati, and diners pay what they can. The couple sees their work as God's mission in the community.
U.K.'s Anglican Church Will Enable Women To Become Bishops
"Today we can begin to embrace a new way of being the church," the archbishop of Canterbury says. The move comes two decades after the church first ordained women as priests, in 1994.