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American Jewry’s very bad, terrible year

by: Jeffrey Salkin Oct. 2, 2019 (RNS) — There is a Jewish saying that no one uses anymore. It is the Nehru jacket of American Jewish life. Good for theRead More

The majority of foundational Jewish texts assert that a fetus does not attain the status of personhood until birth.

Opinion: There is more than one religious view on abortion – here’s what Jewish texts say

by: Rachel MikvaMay 23, 2019 – Alabama’s governor signed a bill recently that criminalizes nearly all abortions, threatening providers with a felony conviction and up to 99 years in prison.Read More

The Vatican usually waits 70 years after the end of a pontificate to open up the relevant archives.

Pope: Vatican next year to open archives on wartime Pius XII

Pope Pius XII
by: Frances D’Emilio Mar. 4, 2019 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis said Monday he has decided to open up the VaticanRead More

Religious leaders say media need to dig deeper on matters of faith

Four religious leaders from Northern Illinois talk about the relationship between religion and the media. Source: Religious leaders say media need to dig deeper on matters of faith