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Disruption, empathy and transcendence: Why so many religions fast
‘Fasting gives us both an opportunity, I think, to sort of channel our spiritual practices, but also to remind us of our mortality in a way that we simply don’t have in the 21st century,’ said author…
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2m"Congregation of the World": Union Seminary's Rev. Dr. Serene Jones
The first woman president of historic Union Theological Seminary in New York City reflects on her 18 years in the position, and on the state of activism and religious vocation in 2026 America.
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4mPhoenix Seminary to be acquired by Biola University
(RNS) — After three decades, Phoenix Seminary is set to be acquired by the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, elevating Talbot as the second-largest interdenominational seminary.
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8mAnti-Zionism and antizionism: it's all about the hyphen
(RNS) — One small hyphen makes all the difference between a principled debate and a hate movement.
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3mICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won't face state charges, prosecutor says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — At least four states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas — adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services.
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16mMeet the pastors who support the ICE raids
(RNS) — Pastors and other faith leaders have led protests against ICE in places such as Minneapolis. But this group of evangelical pastors believes churches should support the Trump administration's immigration agenda.