LGBT groups condemn FRC shooting
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Groups condemn shooting at the Family Research Council’s headquarters that injured a security guard; reports suggested the gunman disagreed with the Family Research Council’s positions, yet no major LGBT groups claim any affiliation with the suspect.
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Ecuador grants asylum to Assange
The decision thrilled supporters but will do little to defuse the standoff at the nation’s London embassy.
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Two interesting new reports show how the three lare interconnected.
Punjabi Sikh-Mexican American community fading into history
Anti-immigration laws, coupled with shared cultural values, brought this community to life.
Pastors: Battle to oppose Prince George’s County casinos isn’t over
Some ministers pledge to continue fight against slot machines before the fall referendum.
Breaking the rules by breaking the fast
This Ramadan, some sophisticates in Islamabad notice more tenacious enforcement.
It is critical Americans continue to stand up against violations
The mandate, which went into effect recently, solidifies one of the largest assaults on religious liberty.
What makes Mormons tick?
To understand Mormons, you have to understand the wards and the importance of community.
Never having to say I’m sorry
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Or does it, ponders pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Never forget: Jewish faith integral to family’s fight against Alzheimer’s
We will not forget the injustice of a disease that destroys the very life memories that make us human.
Atheist sexual harassment: Alas, the god is in the details
Theists and nontheists know there are right and wrong ways to treat others. Some people just need reminders.
Nancy Brinker’s Planned Parenthood funding ‘mistakes’ at Komen
Embattled Komen CEO was at center of funding firestorm.
Sikhs deserve to be a statistic
There is one glaring problem with how the federal government monitors hate crimes against Sikhs in America: It doesn’t.
Paul Ryan: He’s one of us
The representative from Wisconsin is a social conservative and staunchly pro-life.
Icemen Cometh: Romney-Ryan and the future of compassion in America
The election is now a referendum on whether we will choose selfishness over compassion.
Obama’s ‘war on religion’: Breaking down Romney’s new attack ad
We need to figure out is why Romney is pursuing this line of attack and whether it‘ll be effective.
Religion
Eric Holder: Sikh community has inspired America
Eric Holder: Sikh community has inspired America
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
The Post’s Sally Quinn talks with Saddleback Church co-founder Kay Warren on doubting God’s existence, the HIV/Aids epidemic and why God allows suffering.
Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.
‘Why do bad things happen?’ a discussion with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz discusses the notion of free will.
‘How do you explain the Holocaust?’ a discussion with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz discusses spirit and theology in the Holocaust.
On Faith: Elaine Pagels on the Book of Revelations (3:54)
The Washington Post's Sally Quinn speaks with author and religious scholar Elaine Pagels about why the Book of Revelations is so controversial.
Fla. pastor: Churches struggling with Trayvon case (1:48)
A Baptist minister in the town where Trayvon Martin was recently shot and killed is praying for reconciliation. He says churches can help heal the divisions that have grown since the teen was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer.
Richard Dawkins speaks on Reason Rally (3:38)
Richard Dawkins spoke with The Washington Post's Sally Quinn about the upcoming Reason Rally, a gathering of atheists, agnostics and non-believers, that will take place on the National Mall on Saturday.
Evangelical vote is crucial in South (2:32)
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's weaker performance among evangelical voters will be in the foreground as the GOP primaries move into Southern states where most Republicans are born-again Christians.
Afghan women worried about losing rights (1:36)
As International Women's Day was marked around the world, many in Afghanistan were worried that they could lose rights acquired since the Taliban were overthrown in 2001.
Senate halts bill to revise birth control rule (0:50)
The U.S. Senate has defeated a Republican effort to roll back President Barack Obama's policy on contraception insurance coverage. The measure, steeped in election-year politics, was defeated 51-48.
Clash of religion, contraception at Hill hearing (2:04)
Religious leaders told a House panel Thursday the Obama administration was violating basic rights to religious freedom with its policies for requiring that employees of religion-affiliated institutions have access to birth control coverage. (Feb. 16)On Catholicism
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Brad Hirschfield discussed whether or not Ecuador made the right decision by granting Julian Assange asylum.
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