Religion
New Zealand mosque attacks spark outrage, fuel concern over Islamophobia
Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.
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Asian Arts Initiative showcases art striving to cast out caste system
The Asian Arts Initiative in Philadelphia is exhibiting work by a group of Dalit, once known as “untouchables,” to protest that social hierarchy.
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Australian cardinal sentenced to prison for child sex abuse
The most senior Catholic to be convicted of child sex abuse was sentenced in an Australian court to 6 years in prison for molesting two choirboys more than 20 years ago.
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A House of God divided: Why this lesbian minister left the United Methodist Church
Rev. Karyn Wiseman has been at the center of the United Methodist Church's conflict over same sex-marriage and LGBTQ clergy her entire life. Why is the church so fractured?
Air Date: March 12, 2019
Listen 15:52I watched with interest as Democrats targeted freshman Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—a Muslim who came to America as a Somalian refugee—as the new face of anti-Semitism.
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‘Abuse is abuse:’ N.J. lawmakers advance bill expanding sex abuse statute of limitations
The bill would allow survivors to file civil lawsuits against their sexual abusers for conduct that took place years or even decades earlier.
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Juggling by faith: Montco seminary wants to help pastors balance work and family
Missio Seminary in Montgomery County is launching a new program to help pastors manage the stress that can lead to burnout.
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Listen 4:09Philadelphia priest arrested in alleged child sexual abuse
Philadelphia police say 49-year-old Armand Garcia was arrested Monday and faces charges of rape and sexual abuse.
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4 things to know about Ash Wednesday
For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is commemorated during a season of preparation called Lent. The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday.
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$6.3M raised for Tree of Life synagogue families, survivors
A $6.3 million fund established after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will primarily be split among the families of the dead and survivors.
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Please Touch Museum exhibit teaches children about Muslim culture
A life-sized Middle Eastern sailboat, artifacts, and lively demonstrations by Muslim artists are featured in the Please Touch Museum’s latest exhibition: America to Zanzibar.
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Listen 1:27United Methodists face fractured future
A majority of U.S. delegates at the United Methodist General Conference opposed the conservative resolutions, but the U.S. share of global Methodism is declining.
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Relocated tomb of saint to be designated a shrine
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says the recently-moved tomb of St. Katherine Drexel will be designated a shrine.
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United Methodist Church delegates reject recognizing same-sex marriage
Delegates at a crucial conference voted Tuesday to strengthen the faith's divisive bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.
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Catholic cardinal charged with child sex abuse convicted in Australia
The jury convicted Cardinal George Pell of abusing two 13-year-old boys whom he had caught swigging sacramental wine in Melbourne's St. Patrick's Cathedral in late 1996
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