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Muslim leaders call closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan politically motivated
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (512+ words) JERUSALEM (RNS) " Living in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Mohammed Mahmoud enjoys a privilege other Muslims around the world can only dream about: the ability to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque every day. For the first…...
The anti-Muslim rhetoric that inspired teen gunmen has been increasing for years
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (436+ words) (RNS) " That the teenage gunmen in the shooting deaths of three Muslim Americans at the Islamic Center of San Diego shared white supremacy ties and anti-Muslim hate is no surprise to Muslims across the United States. It was the first…...
After refugee aid cuts, faith groups help Afghan women connect through sewing
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (892+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (RNS) " It used to be, the Refugee Community Partnership, a mutual aid organization that supports immigrants, offered a sewing circle for Afghan women whose families had recently been resettled in the Triangle region of North Carolina. But the Trump…...
Holy deception: Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star never set foot in a seminary
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (468+ words) For Galizia, the shoot was a lark that left no mark on his life, until a story in the Rome daily La Repubblica this week revealed that the "sexy priest calendar" could be more accurately called "the fake priest calendar,…...
Uncovering coded antisemitism online takes both human expertise and AI automation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (855+ words) (The Conversation) " This article includes examples of antisemitic hate speech. The men accused of carrying out high-profile antisemitic attacks in the United States in recent years shared an important characteristic: They posted hate speech on their social media accounts beforehand....
The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (665+ words) In rambling writings full of vitriol against a wide range of people, the teenagers who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego this week, killing three men and themselves, left little doubt about the models for their violence. Chief among…...
What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (956+ words) It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Details come from two regional officials and a U. S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations....
What Jefferson and Madison would have thought about "rededicating" the US to God
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1074+ words) Planned by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership, the rally prompted criticism that it blurred the lines separating church and state. According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of adults agree that religion should be kept separate from government policies, and only 19% of…...
A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (681+ words) Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. While fulfilling a religious obligation, they immerse themselves in what can be a spiritual experience…...
San Diego mosque shooting reflects how online rhetoric, media depictions and political discourse contribute to increased Islamophobia
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (901+ words) (The Conversation) " Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three worshipers dead. Investigators reportedly found hate speech and anti-Islamic writing inside the vehicle of the suspected shooters, who killed themselves…...