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Translation
Why it matters if your Bible was translated by a racially diverse group
The Washington Post - By Esau McCaulley
For many Christians of color, the present is marked by wariness, not of Christianity itself, but of our experience with it. Frederick Douglass spoke of the difference between hypocritical Christianity
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Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu
Yamina, United Torah Judaism back Netanyahu for PM, confirming 55-MK bloc
timesofisrael.com - By TOI staff
The religious-right United Torah Judaism and Yamina parties on Monday met President Reuven Rivlin and told him they recommend Benjamin Netanyahu as …
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Food Insider
Food (India)
NYC's best South Indian food is hidden in a temple basement
insider - Medha Imam, Abby Narishkin and Grant Tyler
A Hindu temple in Queens, New York has a basement canteen serving up a variety of dosas and legendary South Indian food.
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Freedom of Religion
Pastors praise Trump for skipping UN panel on 'imaginary' climate crisis for 'real' problem of religious pe...
Fox News - Caleb Parke
President Trump is reportedly skipping a climate change event Monday at the United Nations headquarters to give a historic speech on religious freedom and global persecution against believers. With more
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Hite Magazine
Latinx
So Many Latinx Women Go To Church But Don’t Believe In God — Just Don’t Tell Their Abuelas
Refinery29 - Michelle Santiago Cortés
Being Latinx in America is no easy thing. Fighting pressures to abandon our culture, traditions, and heritage, we’re carving out a unique identity in America that’s all our own. In a series of essays,
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Local News
God
Do we really want a ‘Be-Happy’ theology instead of the old-time ‘Fear-of-God’ theology?
islandpacket.com - By Brad Bloom
Do we really want a ‘Be-Happy’ theology instead of the old-time ‘Fear-of-God’ theology? It pains me when the thunder and lightning from a storm strike …
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UN General Assembly
President Trump set to deliver historic speech on religious freedom at the United Nations
Fox News
Trump will skip a climate change event on the first day of the U.N. General Assembly and will instead deliver the keynote at the Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom; Pastors Tony Perkins and Robert
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Politics
Donald Trump
The Latest: Trump says religious freedom must be protected
Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's U.N. visit (all times local): President Donald Trump is calling on world leaders to take action to protect religious freedom in the wake of
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Christianity
Does Jesus’ Mission Have a Church?
christianitytoday.com - Jeff Christopherson Bio
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Politics
Politics
Trump delivers religious freedom speech at UNGA
CNN - By Maegan Vazquez, CNN
New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump is issuing a global call for protecting religious freedom at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, which his aides are characterizing as the centerpiece
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Sikhism
Sikh community has a demand, 'let's rename our Delhi airport'
DNA India - Zee Media Newsroom
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with members of Sikh community in Houston, United States. During the interaction, the members of …
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Our Daily Bread
Christianity
This motto of a Polish nun can radically change your life
aleteia.org - Philip Kosloski
In the beginning of the 20th century, St. Albert Chmielowski sought to spend his life in the service of the poor of Kraków, Poland. He was aided in …
India News
Imran told Saudis about 'Hindutva ideology of Indian regime'
thequint.com - IANS
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to Saudi Arabia apprised …
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Donald Trump
Religious freedom tops the agenda for Trump, Pence at the UN. Their challenge: rallying skeptical audience
USA TODAY - Maureen Groppe
WASHINGTON – There’s a big exception to President Donald Trump’s tendency towards a go-it-alone strategy on foreign policy: religious freedom issues. At the United Nations Monday, Trump will make a plea
Christianity
5 Books You Should Read on Christianity and Politics
thegospelcoalition.org - Bruce Ashford
In every era and cultural context, Christians have wrestled with how best to represent Christ in the realm of politics and public life. Our own …
Freedom of Religion
WATCH LIVE: President Trump leads UN session on religious freedom
washingtonexaminer.com - Washington Examiner Staff
President Trump is leading a session on religious freedom at the United Nations at 11:30 a.m. EST on Monday. Trump is scheduled to be in New York for …
Islamic Law
A Qaathif is a Disobedient Liar According to Islamic Law
spreaker.com - al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the repugnant nature of seeking the ruling of Jaahiliyyah by avoiding the rulings of the Quran about "qathf", …
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Hite Magazine
Paganism
Ancient worldviews might shed light on our contemporary culture wars
ncronline.org - by Michael Sean Winters
When I saw the title of University of San Diego law professor Steven Smith's latest book, I knew I had to read it: Pagans & Christians in the City: …
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Karim Abdul-Jabbar explains the difference between art and racism in comedy
boingboing.net - Jason Weisberger
Sports and media legend Karim Abdul-Jabbar, as usual, makes more sense than anyone else who has spoken on the matter of SNL hiring and firing a …
Sheena
Blogger Sheena Phua apologizes to Sikh community over ‘misinterpreted’ Instagram post
coconuts.co - Coconuts Singapore
Sheena Phua says the post has been "taken out of context."This article, Blogger Sheena Phua apologizes to Sikh community over ‘misinterpreted’ …
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U.S.
Joe Biden
Trump heads to UN; Lawmaker says whistleblower controversy could have unintended casualty: Joe Biden
Fox News
Good morning and welcome to . Here's what you need to know as you start your Monday and the new work week ... Trump heads into three-day visit to the United Nations, will host summit on religious freedom
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Prayer
Needed: A Jewish response to mass incarceration
timesofisrael.com - Larry Luxner
I am a formerly incarcerated Jewish lesbian and the child of two Holocaust survivors. I served time in two federal prisons, including stints in …
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Indian Express
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali a dear friend, will always be: Salman Khan
indianexpress.com - PTI
Superstar Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated film Inshaaallah may be shelved, but the actor says he still shares a great …
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Outlook India
Ayodhya
Would be difficult to question faith of Hindus with regard to Ayodhya, says SC
outlookindia.com
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) It would be difficult to question the faith of Hindus with regard to Ayodhya as the birthplace of Lord Ram as even some …
Conservative View
Trump Will Become First U.S. President to Deliver Religious Freedom Speech at the United Nations
townhall.com - Katie Pavlich
On Monday morning, Donald Trump will become the first sitting United States President to give a speech at the United Nations General Assembly soley …
Conservative View
POTUS AT UN: Trump Makes Surprise Stop At Climate Summit Before Addressing Religious Freedom
dailycaller.com - Amber Athey
President Donald Trump made a surprise stop at the United Nations’ (UN) climate action summit on Monday, shortly before becoming the first U.S. …
Belfast
Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly leave Belfast Convent
bbc.co.uk - BBC News
Two women who gave up high-profile careers to join a Belfast convent left their congregation on Monday afternoon.
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Faith And The Spirit
Cemeteries
Dutch nuns open new cemetery for 'natural burials'
cruxnow.com - Hettie van der Ven – Katholiek Nieuwsblad
A new cemetery providing natural burials was recently opened in the Netherlands after years of preparation. The Trappistine Sisters of the Abbey of …
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Swimming
Missy Franklin exclusive interview: 'I had achieved all my goals at 17 - but now I just want to be a wife and a mom'
The Telegraph - By Kate Rowan
What happens to an athlete when she reaches the pinnacle of her sport before she has even started university? How does a 17-year-old cope with the scrutiny that comes with winning four Olympic gold medals?
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The Times of Israel
Danube River
Confident Jews will fill pews, Hungary’s Chabad opens two synagogues in one day
timesofisrael.com - By Yaakov Schwartz
SZENTENDRE, Hungary — Local residents gawked from doorways and windows on Sunday as hundreds of Jews careened down the narrow cobbled roads of …