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"I wouldn't say I was head over heels. I mean, I barely knew the guy. But, somehow, I had this feeling that he was going to be the one. Or at least I really, really hoped he was."

Want To Hear A Frank, Funny 'Muslim Love Story'? 'That Can Be Arranged'

7:42am April 02, 2020

by Noel King

In her graphic memoir, cartoonist Huda Fahmy explains how her parents played a role in her romantic relationships. She hopes her book is representation "for people who want to find love in this way."

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States Consider Whether Religious Services Qualify As 'Essential'

8:53pm April 01, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Some see Government bans on large public gatherings as attacks on religious freedom when they are applied to houses of worship.

Israeli police officers wearing protective gloves and masks check papers as they enforce restrictions in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem on Tuesday, during a partial lockdown to curb spread of coronavirus infection.

Israel Faces Challenges In Fighting Coronavirus In Ultra-Orthodox Communities

4:05pm April 01, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Ultra-Orthodox Jews make up about 12% of Israel's population — but account for many of Israel's COVID-19 cases. This week a senior rabbi finally urged his followers to obey government lockdown orders.

At Least 5 Rabbis From Ultra-Orthodox N.J. Community Have Died From Coronavirus

4:56pm March 31, 2020

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The community of Lakewood is experiencing a very high rate of infections as well. Police have broken up numerous gatherings recently, despite a stay-at-home order from the governor.

The grave of St. Charbel has long been visited by people seeking comfort and healing.

In Lebanon, Some Turn To Beloved Local Saint For Solace And Protection From COVID-19

1:38pm March 31, 2020

by Alice Fordham

St. Charbel is revered for his healing miracles. "He gives us faith and strength, especially in this time of sickness," says a pilgrim visiting his tomb. "He is the only cure, in my opinion."

Heaven And Hell Are 'Not What Jesus Preached,' Religion Scholar Says

1:25pm March 31, 2020

by Terry Gross

Bart Ehrman says the ideas of eternal rewards and punishments aren't found in the Old Testament or in the teachings of Jesus. His new book is Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife.

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Florida Megachurch Pastor Arrested After Defying Order Not To Hold Gatherings

6:02pm March 30, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

The county sheriff said Howard-Browne's "reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk."

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Hospital Chaplains Bring Hope And Solace To COVID-19 Patients And Staff

8:00am March 29, 2020

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Mike Yonkers, a chaplain at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. He's counseling patients with COVID-19, their families and hospital staff.

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Shira Haas plays Esther Shapiro in Unorthodox, a four-part Netflix adaptation of Deborah Feldman's 2012 memoir.

In 'Unorthodox,' A Religious Woman Leaves Her Marriage And Her Past Behind

5:59pm March 28, 2020

by Marisa Mazria Katz

The new Netflix series was inspired by Deborah Feldman's best-selling memoir about ending her arranged marriage. In the TV adaptation, the young woman leaves her home in Brooklyn and moves to Berlin.

Religion

Polls Find Growing Agreement On Seriousness Of Coronavirus Threat

5:38pm March 27, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

White evangelicals are as likely as those without a religious affiliation to say they are avoiding group activities.