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Is Fast Fashion Kosher?

The Torah forbids wearing garments of mixed wool and linen, called shatnez, without explaining why Jews must follow this rule. And most Jews

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Thousands of faith leaders, union members, activists rally for poor

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'It is wrong for the highest court in the land to criminalize homelessness,' said the Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the

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“Occasionally I’ll have a beer after work and break out the sketchbook. But I had wanted to be this great painter. I wanted to do these grand things: big, huge oil paintings. But those days of painting all the time were such a roller coaster. There were these periods of extreme depression, followed by manic states of trying to put myself out there. I couldn’t do it anymore. I mainly felt sorry for my dad. I know it was rough for him. My mom hadn’t wanted me to go to art school. She wanted me to do something more practical, but my dad said: ‘No. This is what he wants to do, and I want to support his dream.’ And then I abandoned it. That was the first time I had to deal with real failure. A lot of times when you’re an artist, it’s your job, it’s your lifestyle, it’s your entire fucking identity. It wasn’t like I failed to do a thing. It was like: I failed to be something, you know? It was a failure to live up to what I thought was my destiny. But then on the other side of that, there was this figuring out that there was nothing wrong with me the entire time. I didn’t need to be something else to have meaningful friendships, or a good relationship. I didn’t need to be something else to be loved and cared about. After work tonight I’m going to meet up with a person who’s in love with me, and I can’t wait. And that person met me long after I gave up on being a full-time artist. They met me when I wasn’t even a chef yet. I was a piss-poor, part-time line cook. But even then, they decided I was worth it. So you know, there’s something there. There’s something there that’s enough.”

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After 80 years in a Nazi grave, Jewish American WWII hero reburied under Star of David

1st Lt. Nathan B. Baskind was killed in Normandy after D-Day. His body was never returned, but thanks to dedication and new technology, his

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Filipinos, my friends, you’re doing amazing

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New report finds ‘surge’ in corporate attention to religious diversity

Explore the changing landscape of corporate diversity. Learn how more Fortune 500 companies are embracing religious diversity and inclusion.

More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies (429 companies total) now include religion in their commitment to diversity, more than twice the number that did in 2022, per the 2024 Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Index and Monitor.

And 62 Fortune 500 companies (12.4%) now showcase faith-based employee business resource groups, up from 7.4% in 2022.

These numbers represent a “tipping point,” said Religious Freedom and Business Foundation President Brian Grim, in the number of companies embracing religion as a core component of diversity

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A Black newspaper in Washington state gets a second life: ‘We can’t let the Black Lens die’

The Spokane community revived the paper to capture the nuance of the Black community – beyond the ‘feel-good stories’

A Black newspaper in Washington state gets a second life: ‘We can’t let the Black Lens die’

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The 3 W’s of being a pilgrim: Walking, watching and waiting

Follow Lisa Ormond's life-changing pilgrimage in Idaho. Experience the power of faith and the joy of seeking a divine encounter.

Lisa Ormond is officially a pilgrim on the Catholic National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Idaho.

"I recognize I’ve been on my own spiritual journey and pilgrimage as a faith follower for a minimum of nearly three years. The Lord directly spoke to my heart and told me, 'Keep your head down and keep walking.' So, I have, and I still am, hence the pilgrimage must do. I didn’t question the Almighty’s call to me. I just knew I needed to be there."

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UMC Moves Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusion After 52 Years of Contradiction

Gain insights into the United Methodist Church's journey towards inclusivity and reconciliation on the topic of homosexuality.

aul Graves takes a look at how the United Methodist Church is moving in a good direction with homosexuality but still has a lot of work to do.

"Then, 'Although we do not condone the practice of homosexuality and consider this practice incompatible with Christian teaching, we affirm that God’s grace is available to all.' But apparently our own grace isn’t?

Is this contradiction as glaring to you as it is to me? Our denomination has been living in this contradiction for 52 years. Unknown numbers of LGBTQ+ persons, their families and friends have been destructively impacted by this contradiction."

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The second coming of Doug Wilson

Conservatives are elevating long-controversial Idaho pastor Doug Wilson's moderate form of Christian nationalism, but critics says his ideas

Conservatives are elevating long-controversial Idaho pastor Doug Wilson, framing him as a champion of a relatively moderate form of Christian nationalism — but critics say his ideas remain extreme.

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Ask an Evangelical: How do people deal with a crisis of faith?

Navigating a crisis of faith from "Ask an Evangelical": Explore how people can deal with doubts and find answers in times of uncertainty.

Ask an Evangelical: How do people deal with a crisis of faith? See what Scott McIntyre says here.

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Ghosting: Unpacking its disturbing acceptance and proposing a better way

Discover the impact of ghosting in our culture. Explore the potential consequences of cutting someone off without notice and a better way.

Andy Pope writes about "Ghosting" and how he doesn't believe this is the best way to handle "toxic" relationships.

"When the Lord says 'love our enemies,' he never advises us to buddy up to them. Yet though they may be bitter adversaries in this world, they are still children under his sun and his rain.

I say, the best thing to do is to leave them — but to leave them with courtesy, closure and grace. And then, to continue to love them — from a distance."

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How did Moms for Liberty get approved to train teachers in Washington?

The controversy surrounding Moms For Liberty's status as a professional development provider in Washington State's education system.

By law, Washington teachers must complete 100 hours of professional development every five years to keep their licenses.

But there are nearly no state rules for who offers these continuing education credits, known as “clock hours.” In just a few simple steps, just about any group can register with the state online to be a clock hour provider.

In fact, Moms For Liberty — a conservative group against teaching about race and gender in schools and labeled far-right extremists by the Southern Poverty Law Center — is on Washington’s official list of approved providers for this school year.

Washington State Standard

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what amusing thing would you be the patron saint of (when you die and become canonized/a folk devotion springs out around your figure)?

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God loves all: Dispelling the myth that God hates the LGBTQ+ community

Discover the truth about God's love for the LGBTQ+ community. A thought-provoking commentary that challenges misconceptions.

"The deep-rooted hurt that the many members of the gay community experience stems from the widely-held belief that can be summarized in one simple statement: God hates the gays.

I’ve had several friends throughout my years who have shared that sentiment with me, citing it as the primary reason they hadn’t set foot in a church for years. As a Catholic, I always found this statement highly disappointing and disheartening."

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‘Like becoming a cop’: Boise-area houses of worship arm volunteers as threats rise

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