The Story Behind The Indian Lamp That Donald Trump Lit
It's called a diya. It's part of the upcoming Hindu festival of Diwali. And this year, the lamp is linked to politics in the U.S. — and in India as well.
Religion
POLL: White Evangelicals Have Warmed To Politicians Who Commit 'Immoral' Acts
A new survey shows that white evangelicals are much more willing now than they were a few years ago to vote for politicians whose personal behavior has been "immoral."
Malaysia To Fast-Food Joints: Please Rename Your Hot Dogs
The company Auntie Anne's is the latest international food chain to run afoul of Malaysia's halal guidelines. Regulators asked that pretzel dogs be renamed because dogs are considered unclean.
Pastor Max Lucado Worries About Lasting Consequences Of 2016 Campaign
Pastor Max Lucado of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas wrote earlier this year that Donald Trump fails the "decency" test. He discusses leaked audio of Trump and concerns of evangelical voters.
For This Christian N.C. Man, Candidates' 'Morality Issues' Give Pause
Dan Meyer has a strong faith and believes the country must return to biblical principles. For him, the 2016 election presents "a tough, tough choice."
What's In The Latest WikiLeaks Dump of Clinton Campaign Emails
WikiLeaks is meting out a trove of hacked emails from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. The latest release includes commentary on Catholicism and risotto.
This Election Might Actually Put Utah, Solidly Republican For 48 Years, In Play
The leaked tape of Donald Trump may have been the last straw for voters in this heavily Mormon state. But their support isn't necessarily going straight to Hillary Clinton.
Black, Jewish And Avoiding The Synagogue On Yom Kippur
It's one thing when outsiders don't recognize my faith. It's a different kind of sadness when I'm made to feel like a stranger in the synagogue.
Rabbis Consider Presidential Election In Yom Kippur Sermons
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, about how rabbis are addressing the election in their high holiday sermons.
Fire Festival Is A Really Big Day In Northern Ghana Today
And for one Peace Corps volunteer, it's a chance to join in the local culture — and to try to learn to ululate.