Prophet Muhammad Cartoons To Be Broadcast On Dutch TV
A far-right politician, who gave a speech at a Dallas area event attacked last month for featuring a Muhammad drawing contest, said the images will be aired on Wednesday.
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Churches Try To Stay Safe — And Keep Their Open-Door Policies
After a shooter walked into a prayer meeting and killed nine people this week, faith leaders struggle to balance security and community. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rev. Charles Watkins in Charleston.
Words Made Flesh: Literature And The Language Of Prayer
No American writer has been able to pin down the intersection of faith, prayer and art like Flannery O'Connor. Critic Juan Vidal reflects on her Prayer Journal, and the faith that words can live.
'Mother Emanuel' Church Suffers A New Loss In Charleston
The church that was the scene of Wednesday's mass shooting has survived a string of challenges, from racism to an earthquake. Emanuel took its current name at the end of the Civil War.
The Victims: 9 Were Slain At Charleston's Emanuel AME Church
Pastors, parishioners, a coach, a librarian, a graduate: Authorities identify the nine people who were shot and killed during a Bible study at a Charleston, S.C., church on Wednesday night.
Confederate Flag 'Has To Come Down' In S.C., NAACP Leader Says
Calling Wednesday's killing of nine black church members in Charleston, S.C., a hate crime, the head of the NAACP says it's not appropriate for South Carolina to keep flying the Confederate flag.
Charleston, S.C., Residents Gather Outside Church To Mourn Victims
Charleston, S.C., is reeling in the aftermath of Wednesday night's mass shooting at a historic black church. At the church Friday, residents are coming to pay their respects.
Saudi Muslims Mix Tradition With Shopping In Ramadan Celebration
Saudi Muslims are turning the holy month of Ramadan into a display of consumerism and commerce. It is traditionally a month of fasting and prayer that began with the first Muslim community, Mecca.
Despite Attack, Charleston, S.C., Congregation Remains Strong
Charleston mourns the loss of nine residents after a gunman shot them to death at a historic church Wednesday.
When Charleston, S.C., Pastor Spoke, 'People Listened'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with S.C. Rep. Bakari Sellers about the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston who was a victim of Wednesday's shooting.