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5 religion news stories you might have missed
We have collected nearly 500 religion stories this week. Most of them we never post, but simple file instead to have information on hand should we need it.
But we have hand-selected 5 news stories from the past week that we think deserve a closer look.
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5 religion news stories you might have missed
Every Saturday Religion News Blog highlights 5 religion news stories posted during the week.
We include some extra comments, resources and opinions — and we invite readers to comment as well.
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Religion News Roundup, Monday: Lady Gaga, Jedi Knights, and Occupy Wallstreet
In today’s religion news roundup: Lady Gaga as a theologian, the rise of the Jedi religion, and Christian occupiers of Wall Street. Also: Orthodox Jewish ambulance service Hatzolah in need of female EMTs. The Russian Orthodox Church asserts its role in civil society.
Plus, a polygamous follower of the Pagan religion Odinism has [...]
Study: Religion can affect your soul — and your wallet
Religion may not only save your soul, according to a new book, but could also have a real impact on your financial well-being.
Access to education, higher paying jobs and marital status all make a difference, and vary tremendously across faith groups.
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Religion News Roundup, June 6, 2011
A selection of religion news items, including opinion articles and links to related research resources.
Also: Today in History.
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Religion News Roundup, April 15, 2011
A roundup of religion news and opinion articles. Today: ‘Archangel Gabriel’ released from prison. A theology lesson from John Cleese. What is a cult? France is right to ban the burqa. Aum Shinrikyo cult members chant about dying for their guru. A federal judge is bullying a Utah state [...]
Religion News Roundup, March 5, 2011
Religion News Roundup for Saturday, March 5, 2011.
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Religion News Roundup, February 28, 2011
Religion News Roundup, today with Louis Farrakhan (and his UFO trip), the Branch Davidians siege, the state of religion reporting, E.T., Christian medical plans, and more…
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Religion News, Feb. 14, 2011
Religion News Roundup for Monday, February 14, 2011. Includes news that the British government is planning to allow same-sex couples to have civil partnership ceremonies in places of worship.
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Religion News, February 11, 2011
Religion News Roundup, today with a blot on the nation of Bhutan’s ‘Happiness Index,’ Pastafarians (not Rastafarians), a construction worker’s boycott against the Ground Zero mosque, conservative young evangelicals, and more
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