How clean water and faith go hand in hand
By Susan Barnett
(RNS) — Water purifies and blesses in every religion. But it is more than a symbol: Clean water is a conduit of care and love.
Do homeless people have constitutional rights?
By Kevin Nye
(RNS) — Overwhelmingly, faith groups who filed for Johnson v. Grants Pass did so against criminalizing homelessness.
Purim, Passover and the formation of memory
By Beth Kissileff
(RNS) — An essential part of the memory-making of both Passover and Purim is the hope we find in gathering.
War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances
By David Crary
(AP) – This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering
By Luis Andres Henao
ROME, Ga (AP) —Today, he is an influential voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers, respected for his work focused on social change, identity and spiritual wellness.
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews
By Danica Kirka
LONDON (AP) — The meeting comes as London police struggle to manage tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war, with some Jewish residents saying they feel threatened by repeated pro-Palestinian marches through the streets of the U.K. capital.
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