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In Newtown churches, many questions – and tears – but few answers
By Yamiche Alcindor — December 17, 2012
NEWTOWN, Conn. (RNS) At houses of worship here, people gathered in pews, crying, kneeling and hugging each other through services that focused on remembering the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, uniting the community, celebrating Christmas and preventing similar disasters.
Religious leaders call for prayer and tighter gun control after Colorado shooting
By Daniel Burke — July 20, 2012
(RNS) President Obama and his likely GOP challenger Mitt Romney called for prayers and reflection after a deadly shooting at a Colorado movie theater, while liberal religious leaders called for stricter gun control laws. By Daniel Burke.
Boston mosque aims to keep young Somali immigrants off the streets
By Omar Sacirbey — July 12, 2012
BOSTON (RNS) While Somali Muslims in America have been in the news for joining terrorist groups overseas, few people have paid attention to a more substantive problem of young men getting involved in the drug trade and joining gangs. By Omar Sacirbey.
Five years later, mother of Virginia Tech victim wrestles with God, finds peace
By Tracy Gordon — April 11, 2012
CENTREVILLE, Va. (RNS) It's been five years since Celeste Peterson's only daughter was killed in a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech. And while the grieving mother has rediscovered her faith, it hasn't been easy. At first, her prayers were near obligatory: "Thank you for this day. I'm not talking to you. Amen." By B. Denise Hawkins.
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