Religion

Why Do Evangelicals Support Donald Trump? A Pastor Explains

6:55pm February 25, 2016

NPR Audie Cornish interviews Robert Jeffress, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, about why he has been introducing Trump on the stump, despite concerns expressed by other Christian leaders.

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The books to be published by Salaam Reads are intended to appeal to Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike.

Simon & Schuster Launches Imprint For Muslim Children's Books

2:58pm February 25, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The books published by Salaam Reads will appeal to Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike, executive editor Zareej Jaffery says — and will represent a wide range of cultural traditions within Islam.

Muhammad Ali, world heavyweight boxing champion, stands with Malcolm X (left) outside the Trans-Lux Newsreel Theater in New York in 1964.

Muhammad Ali And Malcolm X: A Broken Friendship, An Enduring Legacy

2:38pm February 25, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

A new book, Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, explores how faith brought two African-American icons together and eventually tore their relationship apart.

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Polygamous Church Leaders Indicted Over Allegations Of Food Stamp Fraud

5:56pm February 24, 2016

by Nathan Rott

Federal authorities have accused 11 members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in what could be a crippling blow to the group.

FLDS Church Leaders Indicted In Food Stamps Fraud

5:43pm February 24, 2016

by Terry Gildea

Eleven leaders of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been indicted on conspiracy charges related to government nutrition assistance programs and money laundering.

The True Number Of Evangelical Voters Depends On Who You Ask

7:14pm February 21, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Evangelical voters are often talked about as a key part of the electorate. But the actual number of evangelical voters and their religious beliefs are not nearly as clear-cut as pundits think.

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Average Mohamed is using cartoons to counter the extremist message of groups like ISIS.

Taking On The Appeal Of ISIS, With Cartoons

10:19am February 21, 2016

"We need an average guy espousing the values of majority Muslims," says the creator of Average Mohamed, a cartoon that's spreading an anti-ISIS message.

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Pope Calls On Christians To Abolish Death Penalty

9:05am February 21, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"The commandment, 'Thou shalt not kill,' has absolute value, and concerns both the innocent and the guilty," Pope Francis says.

Jesse Valles, far right, and Isaac Apodaca, center, get in line for the free Sunday dinners offered at the Rebel and Divine church, a congregation in Phoenix that aims to help at-risk youth, many of whom are homeless and transgender.

Pastor Redefines 'Church' For Transgender Youth

6:00am February 21, 2016

by Stina Sieg

For transgender people, church can feel extremely unwelcoming. A congregation in Phoenix is trying to change that by offering free meals and support to them — many of whom are homeless trans youth.

Pope Francis Condones Contraception With Zika Virus Threat

12:47pm February 20, 2016

Pope Francis turned heads this week with statements on birth control and same-sex marriage that seemed at odds with Church doctrine. Then he waded into a spat with Donald Trump.

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