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Scott Simon's Christmas tree and Hanukkah candles.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts

Hanukkah began on Christmas this year. A reflection on celebrating both holidays in a multi-faith family.

December 28, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Simon
New guidance from the Department of Education says a school may take reasonable measures to ensure students aren't pressured to join in their teachers' or coaches' prayers.

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  • Religion

The Department of Education updates guidance on public school prayer

The new guidance comes a little less than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court loosened rules for teachers and staff praying while on the job.

May 17, 2023
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  • Jason DeRose
Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: In conversation with Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams on God, faith and prayer

Today on Political Rewind: As part of our conversations with Georgia's thought leaders, host Bill Nigut speaks to former Presbyterian pastor and faith leader Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams.

May 04, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
protest at GA capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Timeline on Georgia abortion law challenge; Jan. 6 committee stops pause

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As a federal appeals court asks for arguments in the case of Georgia's heartbeat bill, our panel analyzes the state's record in keeping pregnant mothers and infants healthy. Plus, the Supreme Court might have opened the door for prayer in public schools. 

June 28, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Thanksgiving is a day at the beach — quite literally — for young Liberians. Above, the beach in West Point is a sandy playing field for soccer lovers.

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  • Africa

Former slaves brought Thanksgiving to Liberia — and rebooted it

It's definitely not a turkey day. Jollof rice is more like it. It's questioned as a holiday because of its American origins. And the way Liberians do celebrate holds lessons for the U.S.

November 24, 2021
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  • Vicky Hallett
Religious leaders urge people of faith to pray for political leaders, both in general and when those elected officials are ill, even if people disagree with those leaders' policies.

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  • Religion

Faith Leaders Reflect On The Proper Response To Trump's Illness

Even harsh critics of the president have been careful not to wish him ill, and some religious leaders hope he gains wisdom from his experience.

October 09, 2020
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  • Tom Gjelten
A worshiper prays outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus' tomb. Its wooden doors are shut now to deter the spread of COVID-19, and only clergy may perform the daily prayer rituals inside.

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  • World

In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era

In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.

July 25, 2020
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By:
  • Daniel Estrin

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