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Obama says he prays for persecuted Christians
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama marked the approach of the Christmas holiday by citing religious persecution, particularly against Christians in war-torn Middle…
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Massachusetts communities of faith become more diverse
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A German scholar reflects on the fading influence of religion on Christmas in Europe
In European countries such as Germany, Christmas is celebrated with fervor even as Europeans debate how much to emphasize the holiday'…
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Beth Israel rejects Needham doctor’s appeal
BOSTON – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has rejected the appeal of a Needham doctor who was terminated in March for making what…
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Beth-Israel rejects doctor’s appeal of firing for remarks about gays
BOSTON – Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center officials have finalized a decision to fire a Needham doctor after he made comments to fellow…
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Obama convenes a discussion of religious pluralism
WASHINGTON – During debates about immigration, extremist ideologies and diversity of beliefs in the U.S., religious pluralism will take center stage at…
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Bin Laden henchman rejoins al-Qaeda after Guantanamo release
WASHINGTON – At least one released Guantanamo Bay detainee has returned to a leadership role with al-Qaeda, as a member of al-…
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Army lets Sikh captain wear beard, turban on duty
WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Capt. Simratpal Singh reported to his new post sporting a very different look Monday afternoon. During leave, he&…
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Warren gets Pinocchios for whoppers on auto lending
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren scored a spot on the annual "Pinocchio" list published by the Washington Post for telling…
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‘In the Heart of the Sea’: a ‘Nantucket sleigh ride’ through survival and depravity
Herman Melville's classic "Moby-Dick" has long been considered as a tale of vengeance and a battle against…
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Millennials ambivalent on fighting Islamic State, Harvard poll shows
CAMBRIDGE – A Harvard University poll shows that most American millennials believe the U.S. should intensify the fight against Islamic State terrorists…
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Trump tempest echos Muslim debate roiling evangelical leaders
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's persistently anti-Muslim rhetoric has kept the GOP up in arms to protect their party…
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Greater Boston celebrates Diwali — Video and gallery
NEWTON – Newton South High School transformed Sunday evening into a colorful, energetic festival celebrating the Indian "festival of lights," or…
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‘Prayer shaming’ debate flares after California massacre
Immediately after the mass shooting Wednesday that claimed the lives of 14 people in San Bernardino, California, Twitter and Facebook initially exploded…
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Nuns dress as prostitutes to save trafficking victims
LONDON – In a less traditional piece of charitable work, more than 1,000 nuns worldwide are swapping their habits for outfits typically…
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Muslim Republican Saba Ahmed works to build bridges
WASHINGTON – While waiting her turn to appear on a Fox News show last month, Saba Ahmed, a Pakistani-American and a Muslim,…
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Religious liberty in the workplace on land and in air
An Atlanta-based airline company suspended a Muslim flight attendant Aug. 25 for refusing to serve alcohol, which she says is against…
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A fighter takes aim at assisted suicide
BOSTON – Kristen Hanson remembers the phone call she received on May 13, 2014. It was an emergency medical technician who told her…
