Blair: World peace depends
on religious understanding

by Michelle Minkoff | Oct 7, 2009 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON — Former British prime minister Tony Blair said Wednesday if Muslims and Christians work to understand each other’s cultural and religious beliefs, he believes there would be a good chance for world peace. If Christians and Muslims work to understand...

Brookings recommends
immigration reform guidelines

by Michelle Minkoff | Oct 6, 2009 | Immigration

WASHINGTON – Less talk, more action is needed to end the stalemate over immigration reform, according to a group of immigration experts that proposes such actions as tilting legal immigration toward skilled workers, tightening workplace verification and improving...

Minority group leaders advocate
for equality in health care bill

by Michelle Minkoff | Oct 5, 2009 | Immigration

WASHINGTON — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Council of La Raza announced Monday they are working together, and with other civil rights advocacy organizations, to promote equality and anti-discrimination clauses in...

Guidelines on religious rituals aim
to protect against spread of swine flu

by Michelle Minkoff | Oct 5, 2009 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON — The White House and federal health officials have released guidelines recommending that participants in religious ceremonies take precautions against spreading germs to reduce the risks of contracting swine flu. Marilyn Meyers, a 67-year-old member...

Religion plays key role in support of same-sex marriage

by Michelle Minkoff | Sep 30, 2009 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

Brent Childers said he believes his evangelical Christian values of compassion and respect teach him to support same-sex marriage. (Photo courtesy of Faith in America) WASHINGTON  — It’s time to stop using religion as a weapon to oppose same-sex marriage and see...