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Rhode Island

Judge: R.I. congregants can take control of oldest US synagogue

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The congregation that worships at the nation's oldest synagogue prevailed Monday in a bitter legal fight that threatened its existence, as a federal judge ruled it may now control its own destiny and decide what to do with a set of ceremonial bells worth

freedom of religion

DHS will make ‘Freedom of Religion’ change in naturalization exam

(CNSNews.com) – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to change wording in its naturalization test materials to say "freedom of religion" instead of "freedom of worship" in relation to First Amendment rights, a step thatSen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) had been pushing for since last year.

Massachusetts

Harvard Pluralism Project maps religions, conflicts

CAMBRIDGE – If newcomers to Boston need to find a place of worship, a quick Google search can reveal some options, be it mosque, temple or church. But for a more holistic view of the Hub's spiritual resources, Harvard University researchers can offer the fruits of 25 years of