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Official: Jersey City attack was ‘fueled’ by anti-Semitism
By David Porter and Michael R. Sisak — December 12, 2019
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — "I can confirm that we're investigating this matter as potential acts of domestic terrorism fueled both by anti-Semitism and anti-law enforcement beliefs," said New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.
Official: Black nationalist link to Jersey shooting probed
By David Porter and Jim Mustian — December 11, 2019
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Some sects of the Hebrew Israelites, a black supremacist group, are known for fierce condemnations of white and Jewish people.
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.
It’s time for Christians to confront white supremacy in our churches
By Timothy Isaiah Cho — May 1, 2019
(RNS) — Our tradition has not done enough to provide a clear message that makes a white supremacist choose whom to follow this day – Jesus or whiteness.
Why Americans have long been fascinated by gunfighting preachers
By Steve Pinkerton — July 3, 2018
(The Conversation) — There is a long line of well-armed American preachers -- both real and fictional -- in U.S. history and culture, confirming perhaps the view that true justice cannot be enforced by institutions alone.
A city is shaken, but determined to keep the faith
By Yonat Shimron — June 13, 2016
(RNS) Much as Central Florida has become more cosmopolitan, accepting of its gay friends and neighbors, it has also gotten to know the growing Islamic community.
Muslim Americans fear demonization of Islam after mass shooting
By Reuters — December 3, 2015
Some Muslims are concerned that politicians will use the mass shooting as a way to further demonize Muslims.
‘Ambushed’ officer: God told me to put on ballistics vest
By USA Today Network — August 3, 2015
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) – He was shot in the line of duty. The St. Louis police chief called it an ambush.
Bill to remove Confederate flag clears S.C. Senate, moves to House of Representatives
By Reuters — July 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) Several Senators spoke of being moved and inspired by the Christian forgiveness displayed by relatives of the Emanuel 9 for the shooter, adding that removal of the flag was the proper way to honor them.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack
By Jane Onyanga-Omara — May 5, 2015
"What is coming will be more grievous and more bitter," the statement from the Islamic State group said.
Gunman in Muhammad cartoon attack in Texas monitored for years
By Reuters — May 5, 2015
GARLAND, Texas (Reuters) Elton Simpson was charged in 2010 with lying to FBI officials about his desire to travel to Somalia to engage in violent jihad.
Police shoot dead 2 gunmen at Texas exhibit of Prophet Muhammad cartoons
By Reuters — May 3, 2015
DALLAS (Reuters) The two men drove up to the mock-Mohammad art event, organized by anti-Islam activist Pamela Geller, and opened fire, wounding a security officer.
France ponders its response to shootings: Will xenophobia or multiculturalism win?
By Elizabeth Bryant — January 12, 2015
PARIS (RNS) French leaders are echoing the message of inclusiveness. "France is not Houellebecq. It's not intolerance and fear," Prime Minister Manuel Valls said last week, referring to the controversial novelist Michel Houellebecq.
Shootings at Jewish centers in Kansas City leave 3 dead
By Rick Jervis — April 13, 2014
(RNS) The shootings occurred at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, which is located in Overland Park, about 11 miles south of Kansas City, and at Village Shalom, a retirement home located nearby.
Fred Phelps’ son condemns Westboro’s plan to picket Newtown funerals
By Kimberly Winston — December 17, 2012
(RNS) The estranged son of a pastor famous for protesting the funerals of soldiers and AIDS victims has condemned his family’s plans to picket funerals of shooting victims in Newtown, Conn., but says local leaders should "let them show up'' instead of trying to ban them. By Kimberly Winston.
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