Religion

The spires of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' historic Salt Lake Temple on April 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

'Cultural Mormons' Adjust The Lifestyle But Keep The Label

9:36am August 29, 2016

by Lee Hale

Some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints choose to leave the faith but not the community. They're learning to tread new ground where belonging exists sometimes without belief.

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Germany Is Latest Country To Propose Burqa Ban

8:50am August 27, 2016

France, Bulgaria, Belgium and the Netherlands all have different kinds of bans on wearing burqas in public. NPR's Scott Simon talks to German journalist Janek Schmidt about the proposal.

Burkini bans in France have sparked international outrage. In London, people recently held a "Wear what you want beach party" outside France's embassy.

Top French Court Suspends Riviera Town's Burkini Ban

6:02pm August 26, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

France's Council of State said the town of Villeneuve-Loubet breached several "fundamental freedoms" by forbidding the swimwear on its beaches. Some 30 towns have instituted such bans this summer.

'I Just Want To Go Swimming': Burkini Creator On French Ban

4:29pm August 26, 2016

Aheda Zanetti is the designer of the burkini. She's disappointed to learn about the burkini ban from beaches in France because she wants burkinis to be seen as a symbols of joy and fitness. She created it to liberate Muslim women too modest to wear Western style swim suits.

Catholic Church Groups Fight Bills To Revive Old Sex Abuse Cases

5:51pm August 24, 2016

by Brian Mann

Catholic leaders are trying to block bills that would extend the statute of limitations for child sex crimes and allow old cases to be brought back into court. So far, the lobbying has been effective.

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Canada's national police force confirmed Wednesday that the hijab would be permitted for Muslim female officers.

Canada's Mounties Say Female Officers Can Wear Hijabs

4:32pm August 24, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed Wednesday that it had recently changed its policy to allow the Muslim headscarf.

Latest Religious Liberty Battle: Church-Affiliated Colleges And LGBT Students

7:34am August 23, 2016

by Ben Adler

A California lawmaker's push to reduce discrimination against LGBT people at religious colleges and universities sparks new debate over the separation of church and state.

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Motive Unclear In Killing Of Imam And Aide In New York

5:27pm August 18, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

A man suspected of killing a Muslim cleric and his assistant in New York City appeared in court Thursday. He is charged with first-degree murder, but members of the local Muslim community say the suspect should also be charged with a hate crime. Police say the motive is still unclear.

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Jewish Activists Highlight Growing Movement In Visit To Disputed Holy Site

6:37pm August 16, 2016

by Nick Schifrin

A record number of Jewish activists visiting a site revered by Muslims and Jews highlights the growth of a controversial fringe movement.

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Radio 101: Challenging Western Views of Muslim Women

10:20am August 12, 2016

by Saratu Garba

Radio 101 is WFDD's education program for high school students. Radio 101 reporter, Saratu Garba shares her experiences traveling internationally.

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