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Harrison Butker’s commencement speech almost made a good point

By Tyler Huckabee — May 17, 2024
(RNS) — Harrison Butker can tell something is off about how we think about work. He just thinks it's all women's fault.
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On Nakba Day, some Palestinians dream of a single, secular state

By Andre Henry — May 16, 2024
(RNS) — People who reflexively invoke Israel’s right to exist conflate the right of a nation to exist with the right to oppress.

Widespread bullying of Sikh students isn’t just a Sikh problem

By Harman Singh — May 16, 2024
(RNS) — Curbing bias-based bullying means better-educated students and a more tolerant citizenry for our diverse nation.

Hagee: Antisemitism bill in Congress doesn’t violate Bible’s account of Jesus’ death

By John Hagee — May 15, 2024
(RNS) — Members of Congress have claimed the legislation will stifle a false theology that ‘the Jews killed Jesus.’ 

What the dead teach us about life: A view from Islam’s last rites

By Zeyneb Sayılgan — May 15, 2024
(RNS) — ‘I wanted to confront death,’ a mother says after a profound loss. ‘Now it shows up with regularity.’

How the anime Demon Slayer films are driving ‘pop religion’ in Japan

By Bruce Winkelman — May 14, 2024
(Sightings) — The recent anime film both draws inspiration from Japanese religions and functions as a source of inspiration for religious practices.

Can Zionism be spiritual?

By Jeffrey Salkin — May 14, 2024
(RNS) — A clue in The New York Times crossword puzzle opens up a world of meaning.

Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and the Catholic Church – 5 essential reads

By Molly Jackson — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.

Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May

By Samira Mehta — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — This month marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains

By James A. Shepperd — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.

Jesuit scientist who bridged faith and science recounted in PBS documentary

By Thomas Reese — May 13, 2024
(RNS) — It is not surprising that Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, an eminent paleontologist, got himself in trouble with church officials and his Jesuit superiors.

OK, GOP, let’s put that antisemitism definition into effect!

By Mark Silk — May 10, 2024
(RNS) — Maybe there's an upside to the Republican effort to codify it.

Why are Jews afraid?

By Jeffrey Salkin — May 10, 2024
(RNS) — Are Jewish fears over the top?
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