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Muslim Advocates Has Filed A Lawsuit Against Facebook

6:13pm April 08, 2021

by Bobby Allyn

The civil rights group Muslim Advocates has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Facebook, demanding the social network start taking anti-Muslim activity more seriously.

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French Senate Voted To Ban The Hijab For Minors In A Plea By The Conservative Right

6:13pm April 08, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

The French Senate passed an amendment that would make it illegal for girls to wear the religious veil worn by Muslim women. The measure will likely fail when up for debate in the National Assembly.

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The group Muslim Advocates on Thursday sued Facebook for allegedly making false statements about taking down hateful and violent content that violates its community guidelines.

'Stop Lying': Muslim Rights Group Sues Facebook Over Claims It Removes Hate Groups

6:09pm April 08, 2021

by Bobby Allyn

The civil rights group says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised Congress and the public the network would move fast to take down posts that break its rules, but anti-Muslim bigotry is still present.

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The Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan's Purse, sits for a portrait at his group's field hospital in New York's Central Park in May. Graham has spoken out in support of COVID-19 vaccines.

'Love Your Neighbor' And Get The Shot: White Evangelical Leaders Push COVID Vaccines

6:53pm April 05, 2021

by Sarah McCammon

White evangelical Christians are one of the most vaccine-hesitant groups in the United States. They're also among the largest religious groups, and their reluctance poses a public health challenge.

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Mormon Church Misused Donors' Money Says Federal Lawsuit

4:50pm April 05, 2021

by Sonja Hutson

A federal lawsuit alleges that the Mormon church misused money donors designated for charity, saying the money went to a church-run commercial real estate venture rather than the needy.

At A Minneapolis Church's Easter Service, Justice Is On The Mind

5:18pm April 04, 2021

The Worldwide Outreach for Christ is just feet from where George Floyd was killed. NPR's Leila Fadel visits their Easter Sunday church service.

Pope Francis speaks prior to delivering his Urbi et Orbi blessing after celebrating Easter Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

In Easter Message, Pope Francis Urges Broad Access To Vaccines And An End To Conflicts

1:00pm April 04, 2021

by Jeannette Muhammad

During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.

Imam Amr Dabour says people have become more involved in the SALAM Islamic Center during the pandemic.

Pandemic Has Strengthened Faith For Some

5:16pm April 03, 2021

by Pauline Bartolone

People leaned into their faith communities over the past year to help them through the COVID-19 crisis, Sacramento faith leaders say. National polling suggests that experience is widespread.

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How Faith Leaders Have Approached Worship Differently In The Pandemic

4:11pm April 02, 2021

by Lee Hale

A year of the pandemic has revealed that faith communities have reacted differently to lockdown requirements. Why have some prioritized religious freedom over public safety?

Christian worshippers carry a wooden cross on Friday along the path where tradition says Jesus took his final steps before his crucifixion in Jerusalem's Old City.

Jerusalem's Old City Comes Alive With Religious Festivals As Vaccination Rate Rises

1:05pm April 02, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

The city is seeing Christian and Jewish religious gatherings this week after the same events were canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.