Religion

Senate Democrats, Gun Control Advocates Demand Action Against Gun Violence

LGBT Activism And Gun Control One Year After The Pulse Shooting

4:13pm June 12, 2017

Last year's shooting at the Pulse nightclub was the nation's deadliest terror attack since 9-11. What's happened since then to protect LGBTQ people from gun violence?

Open Iftar events are held outdoors (weather permitting), and are open to all. Often there are guest speakers and evening prayers, and then everyone —Muslim and non-Muslim alike —breaks bread together. Above, attendees at the first U.S. Open Iftar, he

This Dinner Party Invites People Of All Faiths To Break Bread Together

8:12am June 11, 2017

by Deena Prichep

Iftar is the nightly meal breaking the Ramadan fast. The Open Iftar project stages meals outdoors, encouraging Muslims and non-Muslims to move beyond religious divides to get to know each other.

NYPD officers try to separate counter-protesters and activists rallying for the "March Against Sharia" on Saturday in New York City.

'Anti-Sharia' Marchers Met With Counter-Protests Around The Country

7:34am June 11, 2017

by James Doubek

"March Against Sharia" participants said the Islamic moral code is a threat to U.S. society and women's rights. Counter-protesters accused them of racism and Islamophobia.

'March Against Sharia' Meets Opposition in Syracuse, New York

5:51pm June 10, 2017

A conservative lobbying group called Act for America has organized what it calls a nationwide "March Against Sharia" in some 19 states. One of the marches raised tensions in Syracuse, N.Y.

Denise Zamora is the organizer of Saturday's "March Against Sharia" in San Bernardino, Calif., the site of a 2015 mass shooting.

'March Against Sharia' Planned Across The U.S.

1:36pm June 10, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Saturday's nationwide "March Against Sharia," sponsored by a group known for aggressively criticizing Islam, has in recent days become a rallying cause for right-wing extremists.

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Australian soccer players (in yellow) observe a moment of silence for the victims of last week's London attacks prior to a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia's national team on Thursday in Australia.

Saudi Soccer Apologizes After Team Skips Tribute To London Rampage Victims

5:18pm June 09, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Ahead of a World Cup qualifying match, the Australian players lined up in a row and stood silently in memory of the eight people killed. Members of the Saudi team did not.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally in Omaha, Neb., on April 20. Sanders has been criticized for a recent line of questioning toward a Trump administration nominee, which focused on the man's religious beliefs about damnation.

Is It Hateful To Believe In Hell? Bernie Sanders' Questions Prompt Backlash

3:41pm June 09, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The senator challenged a Trump nominee over his belief that Muslims are condemned, calling his statements "Islamophobic" and "inflammatory." Evangelical Christians say that's a troubling argument.

Authorities Brace For Conflict During Anti-Sharia Marches

8:00am June 09, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

ACT for America, known for its aggressive criticism of Islam, hosts anti-Sharia marches on Saturday across the U.S. Many supporters have alt-right links.

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President Trump speaks to a Faith and Freedom conference on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Conservatives At Trump Speech Express Doubt About Russian Election Meddling

8:05pm June 08, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

Attendees at Thursday's Faith and Freedom Coalition event in Washington, D.C., weighed in on President Trump's remarks to the gathering, James Comey and the Russia investigation.

"Racial impostor syndrome" is definitely a thing for many people. We hear from biracial and multi-ethnic listeners who connect with feeling "fake" or inauthentic in some part of their racial or ethnic heritage.

'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories

5:26pm June 08, 2017

by Leah Donnella

We got more than 100 letters from our listeners about how y'all feel like fakes. Here are some of our favorites.

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