Religion

Churches Rethinking Security In The Wake Of Sutherland Springs Shooting

4:50pm November 09, 2017

by Chas Sisk

Churches are being forced to think about how to protect themselves against mass shootings like the one that took place in Texas on Sunday. For some, it's creating a dilemma over the need for security versus the imperative to be open and welcoming to all.

In his weekly audience, Pope Francis called for followers to put down their cellphones during Mass, and be more engaged in the Eucharist. The pontiff is pictured here arriving in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square last year.

A Request From The Pope: Lift Up Your Hearts, Put Down Your Phones

3:17pm November 09, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

"It pains me greatly, when I celebrate Mass here in the square or in the basilica, to see so many cellphones raised," said the pontiff. He noted that priests and bishops do it, too.

Taking Back 'Allahu Akbar'

8:13am November 04, 2017

Allahu akbar is a phrase said by Muslims in prayers and greetings, but has also been yelled by terrorists. Scott Simon speaks with playwright Wajahat Ali about his op-ed, "I Want 'Allahu Akbar' Back."

Wen Wen, a 20-year-old Chinese-Indonesian, is part of the half of the population under the age of 30.

Indonesia's Youth Share Thoughts On Religion, Identity And Dreams

5:00am November 04, 2017

We asked young people about how they view their identity, what role religion plays in their lives, what they hope for the future, and what they believe unifies this sprawling, pluralistic democracy.

Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents On The Rise In North Carolina

12:48pm November 03, 2017

by David Ford

North Carolina joins a list of two other states and the District of Columbia showing significant rises in anti-Semitism.

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Adolfo Arguello places a flower on the Day of the Dead altar he made in his home to commemorate his mother-in-law, who died when his wife was 2-months old.

Día De Los Muertos Comes To Life Across The Mexican Diaspora

2:13pm November 02, 2017

by Isabel Dobrin

As more people celebrate the holiday in Mexico and the U.S., the tradition has evolved, but its spirit remains the same.

Paulus stands in the shell of the Yasmin church. He hopes to one day be able to practice his religion in safety.

'It's Our Right': Christian Congregation In Indonesia Fights To Worship In Its Church

9:55pm November 01, 2017

A Christian congregation outside Jakarta built a new church legally, but Muslims in the area object to it. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled to allow worship at the church, but it remains sealed.

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Religion

Pope Francis Gets Sleep Whenever He Can, Even While Praying

5:04am November 01, 2017

The 80-year-old pontiff told Catholic TV 2000 that sometimes when he prays for long periods of time, he dozes off. But Saint Therese did it too he said, referring to a 19th century nun.

Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

People who fear that religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia point to the case of Jakarta's last governor. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by many as Ahok, was a popular leader until he lost re-election during a campaign that appealed to identity politics. Now he is in prison, charged with blasphemy against Islam.

Left: A bartender at Hops & Barley brew pub pours a pint of beer in Berlin, Germany. Right: A portrait of Martin Luther. The protest that Luther launched 500 years ago not only revamped how Europe worshiped, but also how it drank. He and his followers pro

The Other Reformation: How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too

5:10pm October 31, 2017

by Nina Martyris

The protest movement Luther launched 500 years ago revamped not only how Europe worshipped but how it drank. We'd call him the patron saint of beer except, well, he wouldn't like the "saint" part.