by Cathy Lynn Grossman | Jan 30, 2012 | News
(RNS) When Mormons call themselves “a peculiar people,” they mean it in the biblical sense — set aside by God, chosen. But many Americans call them peculiar in Webster’s way — strange, odd. Now Mormons, followers of the Church of Jesus...
by Adelle M. Banks | Jan 19, 2011 | News
WASHINGTON (RNS) Faith leaders with long-term ties to Cuban organizations are hailing a change in White House policy that reduces limits on religious travel to the island nation. The White House announced Friday (Jan. 14) that President Obama had directed changes that...
by Nicole Neroulias | Jan 14, 2011 | News
(RNS) A coalition of more than 50 Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders sent an open letter to Congress urging a “time of soul searching” and national dialogue about “violent and vitriolic political rhetoric.” The letter was released Thursday (Jan. 13), a day after...
by Adelle M. Banks | Dec 24, 2010 | News
(RNS) Americans who are “very religious” are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are less religious, a Gallup survey shows. The new findings are based on a survey of more than 550,000 people who were asked about their decisions related to healthy...
by Adelle M. Banks | Dec 23, 2010 | News
(RNS) The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday (Dec. 21) on “combating defamation of religions,” drawing criticism from human rights organizations and U.S. officials who say support for the measure continues to decline. The resolution sponsored by Islamic...
