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For houses of worship, interfaith collaboration is the future of security
By Aysha Khan — May 10, 2019
(RNS) — Faith leaders across the country are putting their heads together to help protect their congregations. And to do so, they’re increasingly crossing denominational lines.
How safe is your place of worship?
By Christopher P. Scheitle — April 30, 2019
(The Conversation) — Many local police departments will conduct a security assessment for specific congregations or offer a workshop for multiple congregations.
Holidays on fire: When Christmas trees and candles lead to 911 calls
By Lauren Markoe — December 16, 2016
(RNS) Light up the holidays. But don't ignite them.
Saudi Arabia strives to prevent repeat of fatal crush at hajj
By guest — September 4, 2016
Custodian of Islam's most revered places, Saudi Arabia stakes its reputation on organizing hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to is obliged to undertake the hajj at least once.
Spotty training, increased violence impact young aid workers
By Mary Bowerman — February 11, 2015
(RNS) The risk of foreign aid work, especially for young people, has again been thrust into the national spotlight after the death of 26-year-old Kayla Mueller.
Churches must provide a space where people are free to be themselves (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — August 26, 2014
(RNS) People need safe places, and church has provided that safety to many.
5 survival tips for reporting between religious red lines
By Brian Pellot — June 12, 2014
Where the First Amendment ends, common sense should kick in. Too often it doesn’t. Here are five tips to help keep you out of hot water when covering sensitive religious issues abroad.
Student reverses course on secular club, citing threats
By Kimberly Winston — February 28, 2014
(RNS) A North Carolina high school student who sought to establish a school club for nonbelievers has reversed course after what she and her family have described as harassment and threats.
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