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Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Are Up In NYC's Neighborhoods Of Orthodox Jews

12:27pm September 21, 2019

New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York, mainly against the city's Orthodox Jews.

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Air Conditioner Is Stolen Shortly After Ohio Church Installs It

6:59am September 20, 2019

The Akron Alliance Fellowship church paid $3,500 for the new unit. The sign outside the church reads: "Whoever stole our AC unit - Keep it. It's hot where you're going."

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Church Groups Registering Voters Must Heed IRS Laws

6:59am September 20, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Faith groups are running their own voter registration efforts with an eye on the next election. A challenge arises in how to follow IRS rules that prohibit churches from taking political positions.

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Cokie Roberts Was Devoted To Her Roman Catholic Faith

6:23am September 18, 2019

by Don Gonyea

In addition to her work as a journalist and author, Cokie Roberts was well known as a prominent Catholic. It was part of her public persona, and she didn't hesitate to criticize the church she loved.

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What's The Deal With Cults?

3:27pm September 17, 2019

It's easier to join a cult than you think. A lot easier.

Amish families go down a road in Lancaster, Pa., one on foot and the other by horse-drawn carriage. The high cost of farmland is driving some Amish people to move to where land is more affordable.

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As Amish Leave Farming For Other Work, Some Leave Their Homestead

12:58pm September 17, 2019

by Rachel McDevitt

Lancaster, Pa., is changing as only about a third of the fast-growing religious group there still farm. Most Amish heads of household work in businesses and construction these days.

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Eric Schmitt speaks to reporters after being appointed as Missouri's attorney general by Gov. Mike Parson Nov. 18, 2018, at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo.

Missouri AG Refers 12 Ex-Priests For Prosecution Of Suspected Sexual Abuse

11:05pm September 13, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

An investigation that looked back to 1945 identified 163 cases of abuse. However, many of the alleged offenders are now dead or the statute of limitations on their alleged crimes has passed.

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Pope Says Powerful Group Is Unhappy With His Theological Social Stands

5:05am September 12, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis says he welcomes "loyal" criticism but in comments to reporters, he said some critics "smile at you and then they try to stab you in the back."

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A Conversation With Human Rights Campaign's New President

5:19pm September 09, 2019

Alphonso David is making history as the first person of color to lead the LGBTQ advocacy organization.

St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, in Delafield, Wis., is a classic example of carpenter Gothic architecture, made by hand.

In Wisconsin, An Enduring Sanctuary Was A Pioneer Dream

7:56am September 08, 2019

by Jacki Lyden

A Wisconsin church built entirely by hand from the forests around it has been operating continuously since 1853. St. John Chrysostom is an example of the "carpenter Gothic" style.