Triad Restaurant Ends Its 'Thankfulness' Discount
Local diner ends its 15% discount for diners who pray before their meal.
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For Iraqis In Crisis, Dividing The Country Seems A Poor Solution
For centuries, Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds had coexisted in Mosul, but some fear ruptures there may be harbingers of the partition of Iraq. If that happens, Ahmed Ali may never see his farm again.
As Millions Of People Fast For Ramadan, Does The Economy Suffer?
New research examines the effects of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month during which millions of people around the world go without food all day. Does religious practice affect economic growth?
Morals Clauses Prove Controversial For Catholic School Teachers
Catholic schools are requiring teachers to sign morality clauses, which have gotten some educators fired for marrying same-sex partners.
FBI, NSA Spied On American Muslims, Report Says
The latest revelation from Edward Snowden's NSA trove is a story that appeared in the online publication The Intercept. Five prominent American citizens say they were spied on because they're Muslims.
Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby Ruling Yields Polarized Debate
Debate involving religion and contraception was ignited by the ruling. Steve Inskeep discusses the court's case with Thomas Berg, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Honolulu Police Chief's Ban On Visible Tattoos Sparks Criticism
Native Hawaiians on the police force have criticized the ban. Many say tattoos are part of their cultural heritage and should remain in plain sight.
In Trial, Movement To Ordain Mormon Women Approaches Defining Moment
Activists are now asking Mormon church leaders to reconsider a policy that allows only men to be ordained. One Mormon woman has just been expelled from the church for her activism.
'Unmosqued' Examines Muslim Variant Of Unchurched Youth
A new documentary making the rounds on college campuses is striking a chord with young Muslims. It depicts them drifting away from Islam and argues that mosques are to blame.
Southern Baptist Leaders Seek Softer Approach To Homosexuality
Though the denomination still considers homosexuality a sin, some leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are telling pastors to rein in harsh rhetoric and accept that gay people are in their pews.