tolerance

Vice president joins faith leaders in condemning anti-Muslim rhetoric

By Lilly Fowler — December 16, 2015
(RNS) Surrounded by clergy wearing different religious garb, Biden says: “Look around. This is America.”

German Muslims rally for tolerance amid rising anti-Muslim protests

By Mihret Yohannes — January 13, 2015
BERLIN (RNS) The Central Council of Muslims in Germany and other Muslim groups organized the rally with the slogan “Let’s be there for each other. Terror: not in our name!”

Kenya church leaders alarmed by al-Shabab’s persecution of Christians

By Fredrick Nzwili — December 10, 2014
(RNS) At a news conference on Wednesday (Dec. 10), Christian leaders said Muslims must redouble efforts to preach religious tolerance and end youth radicalization.

In Missouri, Oak Scouts offers an alternative to the Boy Scouts

By Heather Adams — December 30, 2013
(RNS) As the Boy Scouts of America gets ready to admit gay youth, one Missouri organization has already broken away. Oak Scouts is designed to be a safe space for everyone, regardless of faith or sexual orientation.

Pope Francis: God redeemed everyone, ‘not just Catholics’

By David Gibson — May 22, 2013
(RNS) In remarks that may prompt a theological debate about the nature of salvation, Pope Francis declared that God “has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone!”

Obama at the U.N.: A new religion doctrine

By Lauren Markoe — September 25, 2012

(RNS) President Obama's forceful speech at the United Nations on Tuesday contained the outlines of what is emerging as his administration's religious doctrine. By Lauren Markoe.

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