Religion : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1016 NPR's stories on U.S. and world religion, spirituality, ethics, and moral issues affecting society and culture. Subscribe to NPR Religion RSS feeds. en Copyright 2020 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:15:34 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 Religion https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1016 'Charlie Hebdo' To Reprint Muhammad Cartoons As Trial Linked To 2015 Attack Begins The satirical weekly, whose Paris offices were stormed by Islamist extremists who killed several staff members, will reprint the controversial cartoons that apparently sparked the attack. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:15:34 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/09/01/908414559/charlie-hebdo-to-reprint-muhammad-cartoons-as-trial-linked-to-2015-attack-begins?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/09/01/908414559/charlie-hebdo-to-reprint-muhammad-cartoons-as-trial-linked-to-2015-attack-begins?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

The satirical weekly, whose Paris offices were stormed by Islamist extremists who killed several staff members, will reprint the controversial cartoons that apparently sparked the attack.

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]]> Scott Neuman Records From Once-Secret Archive Offer New Clues Into Vatican Response To Holocaust The Vatican has long maintained that Pope Pius XII did everything he could to save Jewish lives, but newly unearthed papers have renewed accusations of complicit silence against him. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:24:10 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907076135/records-from-once-secret-archive-offer-new-clues-into-vatican-response-to-holoca?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907076135/records-from-once-secret-archive-offer-new-clues-into-vatican-response-to-holoca?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

The Vatican has long maintained that Pope Pius XII did everything he could to save Jewish lives, but newly unearthed papers have renewed accusations of complicit silence against him.

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]]> Sylvia Poggioli Newly Unveiled Archives Reveal Pope Pius XII's Response To The Holocaust New revelations emerge from the long-secret Vatican archive about what Pope Pius XII knew — and did — about the Nazis mass murder of Jews. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:56:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907384568/newly-unveiled-archives-reveal-pope-pius-xiis-response-to-the-holocaust?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907384568/newly-unveiled-archives-reveal-pope-pius-xiis-response-to-the-holocaust?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion New revelations emerge from the long-secret Vatican archive about what Pope Pius XII knew — and did — about the Nazis mass murder of Jews.

]]> Sylvia Poggioli Satellite Images Show China's Expansion Of Muslim Detention Camps BuzzFeed News has used satellite images to document China's detention of religious minorities. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to reporter Megha Rajagopalan about the massive expansion of prison camps. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:56:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907384509/satellite-images-show-chinas-expansion-of-muslim-detention-camps?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/29/907384509/satellite-images-show-chinas-expansion-of-muslim-detention-camps?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion BuzzFeed News has used satellite images to document China's detention of religious minorities. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to reporter Megha Rajagopalan about the massive expansion of prison camps.

]]> Conventions Bring Sharper Faith Appeals From Both Parties Some speakers at the Republican National Convention were as quick to question the faith beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket as they were to defend those of their own candidates. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:16:29 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/906940661/conventions-bring-sharper-faith-appeals-from-both-parties?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/906940661/conventions-bring-sharper-faith-appeals-from-both-parties?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

Some speakers at the Republican National Convention were as quick to question the faith beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket as they were to defend those of their own candidates.

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]]> Tom Gjelten Hindus Work Around Coronavirus To Celebrate God Ganesh, Remover Of Obstacles Mumbai officials get creative to allow devotees to celebrate the elephant-headed god safely, even as virus cases surge in other parts of India. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:02:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/08/27/906719241/hindus-find-ways-around-coronavirus-to-celebrate-god-ganesh-remover-of-obstacles?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/08/27/906719241/hindus-find-ways-around-coronavirus-to-celebrate-god-ganesh-remover-of-obstacles?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

Mumbai officials get creative to allow devotees to celebrate the elephant-headed god safely, even as virus cases surge in other parts of India.

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]]> Lauren Frayer Evangelical Voters Weigh In On What's At Stake In November's Election Some evangelical voters had misgivings about President Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Four years later at the Republican National Convention, many say those doubts are gone. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:07:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906144991/evangelical-voters-weigh-in-on-whats-at-stake-in-novembers-election?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906144991/evangelical-voters-weigh-in-on-whats-at-stake-in-novembers-election?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion Some evangelical voters had misgivings about President Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Four years later at the Republican National Convention, many say those doubts are gone.

]]> Sarah McCammon 'Free At Last,' Says Jerry Falwell Jr. After Resigning As Head Of Liberty University In an interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon, Falwell expresses relief — and maintains that he has "not broken any rules" that apply to staff members at the university. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:14:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905877534/jerry-falwell-jr-resigns-as-liberty-universitys-president?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905877534/jerry-falwell-jr-resigns-as-liberty-universitys-president?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

In an interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon, Falwell expresses relief — and maintains that he has "not broken any rules" that apply to staff members at the university.

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]]> Samantha Raphelson Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Role At Liberty University Is In Question Jerry Falwell Jr. denies reports he resigned from Liberty University. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aram Roston of the Reuters News Agency about the allegations involving Falwell. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:03:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755498/jerry-falwell-jr-s-role-at-liberty-university-is-in-question?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755498/jerry-falwell-jr-s-role-at-liberty-university-is-in-question?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion Jerry Falwell Jr. denies reports he resigned from Liberty University. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aram Roston of the Reuters News Agency about the allegations involving Falwell.

]]> Political Conventions Show How Religion Is Playing A Role In Campaigns Republican and Democratic conventions show that both parties are appealing to faith voters. They have mostly different target audiences, though Catholics are getting special attention this year. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:03:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755477/political-conventions-show-how-religion-is-playing-a-role-in-campaigns?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755477/political-conventions-show-how-religion-is-playing-a-role-in-campaigns?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion Republican and Democratic conventions show that both parties are appealing to faith voters. They have mostly different target audiences, though Catholics are getting special attention this year.

]]> Tom Gjelten News Brief: Republican Convention, Wisconsin Protests, Jerry Falwell Jr. Day 1 of the GOP convention rebutted the Democrats' convention. In Kenosha, Wis., peaceful protests end with fires and looting. And, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s role at Liberty University is in doubt. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:03:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755449/morning-news-brief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/905755449/morning-news-brief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion Day 1 of the GOP convention rebutted the Democrats' convention. In Kenosha, Wis., peaceful protests end with fires and looting. And, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s role at Liberty University is in doubt.

]]> David Greene Liberty University Doubles Down After Falwell Denies Reports Of His Resignation Jerry Falwell Jr., has officially resigned as president of Liberty University, according to a university source. In an interview with Virginia Business, he contradicts the university official. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:50:07 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/24/905600300/falwell-resigns-from-liberty-university-following-sex-scandal-allegations?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/24/905600300/falwell-resigns-from-liberty-university-following-sex-scandal-allegations?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

Jerry Falwell Jr., has officially resigned as president of Liberty University, according to a university source. In an interview with Virginia Business, he contradicts the university official.

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]]> Sarah McCammon How QAnon Conspiracy Is Spreading In Christian Communities Across The U.S. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Katelyn Beaty about the spread of the QAnon conspiracy theory in Christian communities in the United States. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:47:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904798097/how-qanon-conspiracy-is-spreading-in-christian-communities-across-the-u-s?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904798097/how-qanon-conspiracy-is-spreading-in-christian-communities-across-the-u-s?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Katelyn Beaty about the spread of the QAnon conspiracy theory in Christian communities in the United States.

]]> 'Veritas' Asks How A Respected Scholar Could Be Duped By A Bumbling Fraudster Author Ariel Sabar explores the lives of Harvard's Karen King and of Walter Fritz, the porn producer who convinced her the papyrus fragment he gave her — "The Gospel of Jesus's Wife" — was genuine. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/18/903610159/veritas-asks-how-a-respected-scholar-could-be-duped-by-a-bumbling-fraudster?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/18/903610159/veritas-asks-how-a-respected-scholar-could-be-duped-by-a-bumbling-fraudster?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

Author Ariel Sabar explores the lives of Harvard's Karen King and of Walter Fritz, the porn producer who convinced her the papyrus fragment he gave her — "The Gospel of Jesus's Wife" — was genuine.

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]]> Tom Gjelten Opinion: COVID-19 Cannot Stop The Hum Of A Church Choir NPR's Scott Simon muses about a choir that had to stop singing because of the pandemic...so now they hum. Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:56:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/15/902746262/opinion-covid-19-cannot-stop-the-hum-of-a-church-choir?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion https://www.npr.org/2020/08/15/902746262/opinion-covid-19-cannot-stop-the-hum-of-a-church-choir?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=religion

NPR's Scott Simon muses about a choir that had to stop singing because of the pandemic...so now they hum.

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