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Blacks, mirroring larger U.S. trend, ‘come out’ as nonbelievers

by Dean DeChiaro & Phoebe Tollefson | May 27, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

African-Americans share thoughts on atheism and Christianity WASHINGTON– Standing before a room full of fellow African-Americans, Jamila Bey took a deep breath and announced she’s come out of the closet. Her soul-bearing declaration is nearly taboo, she...

Religious leaders push prayer and (sometimes) boycotts in Arizona

by Eleanor Goldberg | May 25, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON— Not since the civil rights movement have religious leaders seen such a uniform call to pray and protest. The recent push for immigration reform has united many faith groups. But the difficult decision of taking that one step more by boycotting Arizona...

Disabled veterans hit the ice, sitting down

by Eleanor Goldberg | May 18, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

Get the Flash Player to see this content. The San Antonio Rampage sled hockey team competes at the Sixth Annual Disabled Hockey Festival in Laurel, Md. Eleanor...

Evangelicals demand immigration reform

by Eleanor Goldberg | May 13, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON—Evangelical Pastor Gary Kinnaman advocated for immigration reform Thursday with six other religious leaders from Arizona. Kinnaman said he can’t ignore the issue now that he’s witnessed the “human cost” Hispanic immigrants in his state have suffered. “I’m...

A sex abuse protester stumbles, but doesn’t fall

by Eleanor Goldberg | May 7, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON—Protesting Catholic Church sex abuse—every day—has gotten more challenging for John Wojnowski since a recent heart attack. Get the Flash Player to see this content. John Wojnowski endures D.C.’s heat, among other discomforts, while protesting Catholic...

Buy mom a gift and thank her for teaching you how

by Eleanor Goldberg | May 6, 2010 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON — If your mom says “you shouldn’t have” on Sunday when you hand her flowers, remind her that she likely influenced your generous ways. When it comes to giving, 17 percent of 1,000 adults surveyed said their mothers had the most impact on their giving...
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