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After Trayvon Martin case, churches say ‘stereotypes cost lives’
(RNS) A umbrella group of Christian denominations dedicated to fighting racism has called on churches to use the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin as a "teachable moment" for them to speak out against stereotyping. By Adelle M. Banks.
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Religious leaders press Village Voice on sex ads
(RNS) Faith leaders delivered more than 230,000 signatures to the office of Village Voice Media, demanding they shut down the adult advertising section on their website, Backpage.com, where advertisements for sex with underage minors have appeared. By Annalisa Musarra.
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Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize for work on science, religion
NEW YORK (RNS) The 2012 Templeton Prize, which recognizes "spiritual progress" in the world, was awarded to the Dalai Lama for his long-standing support of the engagement of religion and science. By Chris Herlinger.
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One Psalm, two causes, two meanings
(RNS) For decades, Psalm 139 has been a byword of the anti-abortion movement that has used its line about being "knit together in my mother's womb." Now, its other verse about being "fearfully and wonderfully made" has been embraced by gay and lesbian Christians. By David Van Biema
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Muslims call new religious freedom appointee a ‘puppet’ for Islam foes
WASHINGTON (RNS) The U.S. Commission for Religious Freedom just got two new members, both darlings of conservatives: Princeton University philosopher Robert P. George and Zuhdi Jasser, who describes himself as an alternative voice to established Muslim civil rights groups. By Lauren Markoe.
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Refugee finds his own church ‘sanctuary’
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. (RNS) Saul Timisela spends his days in a Sunday school classroom, with a small bed and a rack on which to dry his laundry. The room is decorated with cards from children expressing their love. "It is my home and I love it," says Timisela, who's been seeking sanctuary to avoid deportation back to Indonesia. By Bob Braun.
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Survey finds deep mistrust for Muslims in Canada
ORONTO (RNS) A new poll shows that more than half of all Canadians distrust Muslims, and 42 percent of Canadians said discrimination against Muslims is "mainly their fault." By Ron Csillag.
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Do atheists have anything to learn from religion?
(RNS) In his new book, "Religion For Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion," Swiss philosopher Alain d Botton outlines an array of things he contends religions get right and atheists can adopt to create a better, richer secular society. By Kimberly Winston.
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Film traces real-life story of abortion ‘survivor’
(RNS) A new movie confronts a controversial topic by highlighting two words that don't typically go together: abortion and survivor. By Annalisa Musarra. 475. With photos.
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Report says anti-Semitism on the rise in Europe
(RNS) Days after lethal shootings of Jewish children in France, a new study shows rising rates of anti-Semitism in Europe. By Lauren Markoe.
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