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Will global warming change Native American religious practices? - SpokaneFāVS

July 26, 2017
The Colorado River, one of the longest rivers in the United States, is gradually shrinking. This is partly a result of overuse by municipalities and seasonal drought. The other reason is global warming. The decline in the river reservoir will have serious implications for large U.S. cities, such as Los Angeles, that depend on the Colorado River as their water source. In addition, this will also have an impact on the Native American tribes who view the Colorado River as sacred to their religions. Source: ... Read more about Will global warming change Native American religious practices? - SpokaneFāVS

Houses of worship do some soul-searching as their neighborhoods change | Religion News Service

July 26, 2017

NASHVILLE (USA Today) — A nearly 90-year-old church now stands across the street from a new luxury apartment complex, illustrating how redevelopment has altered its neighborhood.

It also shows that places of worship, like First Baptist Church East Nashville, are not immune to the changes in their communities.

The church’s predominantly black congregation once mirrored the neighborhood’s demographics. But today hip and eclectic East...

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Clergy arrested outside McConnell’s office while protesting health care bill | Religion News Service

July 20, 2017
Eleven interfaith protesters, including the Rev. William Barber II, were arrested outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office while protesting Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s revised health care bill. About 50 protesters gathered Thursday (July 13) for the Capitol Hill rally, before marching to a Senate office building steps from the Capitol. Source: Clergy arrested outside McConnell’s office while protesting health care bill | Religion News Service

Latino Muslims Find Home at Mosque Led by Cambodian Refugees - NBC News

July 19, 2017
SANTA ANA, Calif. — When César Domínguez converted to Islam 12 years ago, he had one reservation. “The first thing I said to myself was, ‘How am I going to become part of this Muslim community if my language is Spanish, and I go to the mosque and I interact with people in English, and the language of prayer is in Arabic?’” Domínguez, who was born in California but spent most of his life in Mexico, told NBC News. “That situation creates a problem.” Source: Latino Muslims... Read more about Latino Muslims Find Home at Mosque Led by Cambodian Refugees - NBC News

Boston Launches Anti-Islamophobia Poster Campaign : The Two-Way : NPR

July 19, 2017
The city of Boston is launching a poster campaign to fight Islamophobia by encouraging bystanders to intervene, in a nonconfrontational way, if they witness anti-Muslim harassment. Starting Monday, the city began installing 50 posters around the city with advice on what to do if you see Islamophobic behavior. The posters recommend sitting by a victim of harassment and talking with them about a neutral subject while ignoring the harasser.
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How ‘The Bachelorette’ showed millions a different side of the Sikh faith - The Washington Post

July 19, 2017
What happens when America’s best-known dating show meets one of its most misunderstood religions? “The Bachelorette” brought Sikhs into the spotlight Monday night. One of the finalists took Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay home to meet his estranged dad, a yogi and convert to the minority faith. People who identify as Sikh make up just a fraction of 1 percent of the population. Source: How ‘The Bachelorette’ showed millions a different side of the... Read more about How ‘The Bachelorette’ showed millions a different side of the Sikh faith - The Washington Post

House Rejects Bill to Examine Islamic Leaders Based on Their Level of Extremism - World Religion News

July 19, 2017
The House rejected a Republican proposal on July 14 which called for studying Islamic religious doctrines and schools of thought. Opponents decried the bill saying it is unconstitutional. They also believe that adoption of this measure will lead to targeting Muslims. Democrats were joined by 20 GOP centrists to defeat the amendment. The bill’s vote was 208 for and 217 against. Source: House Rejects Bill to Examine Islamic Leaders Based on Their Level of Extremism -... Read more about House Rejects Bill to Examine Islamic Leaders Based on Their Level of Extremism - World Religion News