Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate
The 55-year-old Muslim Youth Camp is taking on new meaning as a temporary respite for today's new generation in the current political climate.
Religion
Once Shot For Advocating For Girls' Education, Malala Is Going To Oxford
The young Pakistani-born woman shot by the Taliban because she advocated for girls' education is now headed to Oxford. Malala Yousafzai is also the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
Tillerson Calls Out Key Persian Gulf Allies In Religious Freedom Report
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the annual religious freedom report on Tuesday, singling out some key US partners from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. This comes after Tillerson has faced criticism for downplaying human rights.
Poet Imagines Life Inside A 1910 Institution That Eugenics Built
Molly McCully Brown, who has cerebral palsy, says that if she'd been born in a different era, she might have been sent to the "Virginia State Colony," an early landmark of the U.S. eugenics movement.
Triad Vigils Send Anti-Hate Messages
Across the Triad, vigils were held Sunday night to show unity in the wake of violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In Germany, Churchgoers Are Encouraged To Tweet From The Pews
As it celebrates 500 years since Martin Luther and the Reformation, the Protestant church in Germany is turning to social media to reach those too busy to attend.
In Charlottesville, Religious Leaders Try To Comfort Residents
In Virginia, religious leaders are trying to comfort their congregations and address the complicated racial tensions facing the city.
Giving Voice To Memories From 1947 Partition And The Birth Of India And Pakistan
This month, India and Pakistan celebrate 70 years of independence. But the scars of a violent partition linger. An oral history project is racing to collect stories from those who lived through it.
New Liberal Mosque Led By A Woman Opens In Berlin
Berlin is the site of a new mosque touted as the first liberal one in Germany, and it's led by a woman. But Muslim critics –including women — claim its creation is more about politics than religion.
When 'Where Are You From?' Takes You Someplace Unexpected
The "DNA Discussion Project" brings students, staff and faculty at West Chester University together to learn about their genetic heritage. For some people, the revelations are hard to digest.