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Trump assassination attempt lays bare deep religious divisions in the U.S.

5:15pm July 15, 2024

Donald Trump and his supporters have said it was God who saved him from the assassination attempt over the weekend. But some are deeply troubled by such language.

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Louisiana mandate stirs debate about the 10 Commandments and their purpose

5:52am July 02, 2024

by Jason DeRose

A Louisiana law requires classrooms to post the 10 Commandments, but Jews and Christians don't necessarily agree on what they are. Even among Christians, views vary on what Commandments are for.

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Christian writer's new book reminds kids what makes them different makes them special

10:20am June 26, 2024

by Jason DeRose

Christian writer Jonathan Merritt's new book My Guncle and Me tells the story of a gay uncle who helps his nephew embrace being different.

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A quarter of U.S. congregations in the United Methodist Church have left the denomination as of December due to disagreements over whether to ordain LGBTQ clergy and perform same-sex weddings.

United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

1:01pm April 23, 2024

by Jason DeRose

The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.

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At Sinai Temple in west Los Angeles, blue ribbon marks off more than 130 seats that stand as reminders of the hostages who remain in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover

5:00am April 21, 2024

by Jason DeRose

Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

The PRRI poll found that the vast majority of those who are unaffiliated are content to stay that way. Just 9% of respondents say they're looking for a religion that would be right for them.

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

5:10am March 27, 2024

by Jason DeRose

People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning."

Religiously unaffiliated people now make up 28% of U.S. adults, according to a new study from Pew Research. That's a larger cohort than Catholics or evangelical Protestants.

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Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.

8:45pm January 24, 2024

by Jason DeRose

28% of Americans are now religiously unaffiliated. A new study from Pew Research looks at how atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is "nothing in particular" view God, religion and morality.

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Gelt are chocolate coins traditionally given out during Hanukkah. NuRoots, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles' young adult initiative, has baskets of gelt to hand out at its events.

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

5:34am December 08, 2023

by Jason DeRose

The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.

More than 20% of those surveyed describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious." The study finds a wide variety of religious experiences and expressions among those who consider themselves "spiritual."

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7 in 10 U.S. adults consider themselves spiritual

6:12pm December 07, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way.

A makeshift memorial marks the scene of a confrontation on Nov. 5. that led to the death of 69-year-old Pro-Israel demonstrator Paul Kessler.

Suspect arrested in death of Jewish protester in Southern California

3:57pm November 16, 2023

by Jason DeRose

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.