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Nearly half of world’s migrants are Christian, Pew Research shows
By Chloë-Arizona Fodor — August 19, 2024
(RNS) — US migrants are much more likely to have a religious identity than the American-born population.
Faith groups are mobilizing thousands to march outside the DNC
By Yonat Shimron — August 15, 2024
(RNS) — The Coalition to March on the DNC has united its various constituencies, including faith groups, to demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel and standing up for Palestinians.
The US has an opportunity to elect a female president. Our Scriptures would approve.
By Daisy Khan — August 15, 2024
(RNS) — A female president would confirm women’s true portrayal in our varied Scriptures.
In India, a ‘Hindu’ mosque aims to heal divisions
By Priyadarshini Sen — August 13, 2024
KOLKATA, India (RNS) — A Hindu family discovered a centuries-old mosque on their property and decided to restore it.
US advocacy groups raise awareness for plight of Bangladeshi Hindus
By Richa Karmarkar — August 12, 2024
(RNS) — Some see the escalation of anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh as a chance to unite the global Hindu diaspora.
Will Tim Walz help Democrats win back Muslims? Unlikely, these leaders say.
By Anna Piela — August 12, 2024
(RNS) — The majority of American Muslims see America’s role in the war in Gaza as their top concern in the US presidential election.
Bangladesh’s Hindus need protection amid the country’s political turmoil
By Murali Balaji — August 9, 2024
(RNS) — Without the help of concerned nations, Bangladesh could become home to another humanitarian crisis.
Islamic State’s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage
By Alda Benjamen — August 8, 2024
(The Conversation) — A scholar of Iraq describes the ongoing loss following the genocidal violence by IS − not just of human lives, but of a rich cultural heritage.
Five faith facts about Harris pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ Dad
By Jack Jenkins — August 6, 2024
(RNS) — If elected, Walz would be either the first or second Lutheran vice president of the United States, depending on how you count it.
Anti-Muslim riots in UK cause fear, security boosts
By Catherine Pepinster — August 5, 2024
(RNS) — The riots have exposed divisions across the country over immigration and renewed concerns about the ability of far-right groups on social media to stoke unrest through misinformation.
In seaside Southport, a mosque bears the brunt of UK’s immigrant anxiety
By Catherine Pepinster — August 1, 2024
LONDON (RNS) — Misinformation readily spread among groups where Islamophobia has been stoked over immigration fears and amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Who are the Druze? The Arab minority in Israel mourning children killed by rockets
By David I. Klein — August 1, 2024
(RNS) — The victims of the latest bloodiest day in the Israel-Hamas war were neither Jews nor Palestinians, but Druze, a small religious sect native to the Levant.
Interfaith protest confronts Christians United for Israel summit
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Jack Jenkins — July 30, 2024
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (RNS) — For nearly three days in and around Washington, D.C., an interfaith coalition challenged the pro-Israel messaging of pastor John Hagee and CUFI.
Hindu pilgrimage sparks anti-Muslim discrimination in India
By Yashraj Sharma — July 30, 2024
MUZAFFARNAGAR, India (RNS) — Muslim shop owners are shutting their businesses along the Kanwar Yatra (pilgrimage) route rather than risk attacks.
As nations face off in Olympics, interfaith chaplain corps unites to serve athletes
By David I. Klein — July 29, 2024
(RNS) — 'We have a synagogue, a church, a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple and more together,' said Rabbi Moshe Lewin, one of the chaplains in the Olympic village. Some of those ministering to the competitors are former Olympians themselves.
