Monthly Archives: January 2016
David Bowie’s ashes to be scattered in a Buddhist ritual
By Bill Keveney — January 31, 2016
His will, which left $100 million to his supermodel wife, specifies that his ashes should be scattered in Bali.
5 faith facts about Ted Cruz: It’s all about God’s work
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 31, 2016
(RNS) Cruz doesn’t tiptoe around the Almighty in his politics. If America doesn't shape up, it could lose God's favor, he has said.
5 faith facts about Bernie Sanders: Unabashedly irreligious
By Lauren Markoe — January 31, 2016
(RNS) God knows what's next for the Jewish candidate, perhaps the least religious person in the 2016 race.
Israel approves mixed-gender Jewish prayer site at Western Wall
By Reuters — January 31, 2016
JERUSALEM — An Israeli official said the new plaza will take at least a year to complete. Unlike the Western Wall, it will not have a state-employed rabbi, but will be run by a committee.
5 faith facts about Donald Trump: A Presbyterian who collects Bibles
By Kimberly Winston — January 31, 2016
(RNS) His late and awkward efforts to draw in conservative Christian votes might still work for him when the primaries get rolling.
5 faith facts about John Kasich: ‘God is with me wherever I happen to be’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 31, 2016
(RNS) A veteran of political compromise, Kasich does take an unchanging stand on his view of Christian values -- serving the poor and troubled.
Obama to make first visit to US mosque
By Reuters — January 30, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday (Feb. 3), Obama will visit the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque, where he will hold a roundtable with the community and deliver remarks.
Texas Supreme Court sides with cheerleaders on ‘Bible banners’
By Reuters — January 30, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas — The case started about three years ago and became a focal point at the time in the debate over a school's role in promoting religion.
Fiat from Pope Francis’ US visit fetches $82,000 at auction
By Reuters — January 30, 2016
The winning bid of $82,000 was put forward by Michael and Kate Chapman of Chapman Auto Stores and the money will benefit the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, church officials said.
5 faith facts about Hillary Clinton: Social Gospel Methodist to the core
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 29, 2016
(RNS) She once said that advertising her faith didn't come naturally to her. In this campaign, she's stepped it up anyway.
Netflix introduces televangelist shows
By Katherine Davis-Young — January 29, 2016
LOS ANGELES (RNS) Alongside “Orange Is the New Black” and “House of Cards,” Netflix now offers users another type of content: Christian sermons.
GOP candidates talked faith at Iowa debate
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 29, 2016
(RNS) Here's what the candidates said about Islamic extremism, religious liberty and more in a debate rich with religious references.
Pope Francis warns against easy slide into corruption
By Rosie Scammell — January 29, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “Corruption is a very easy sin for all of us who have some power, whether it be ecclesiastical, religious, economic, political," said the pope.
Attack on Saudi Shiite mosque kills four
By Reuters — January 29, 2016
DUBAI -- Security forces prevented two suicide bombers from entering the mosque, where one blew himself up, killing four. Security forces exchanged fire with the second man and arrested him.
An American Muslim’s prayer: Forget love, let’s just be civil (COMMENTARY)
By Hussein Rashid — January 29, 2016
(RNS) As an American Muslim, I want people to stop hating me, but I am not looking for someone to love me.
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