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PARIS -- Voters in Switzerland decided Sunday to ban the building of minarets, in a referendum that showed an unexpected level of resentment against Muslim immigrants in a country long known for discretion and tolerance.
 
On Faith and Love: To have and to hold . . . a variety of perspectives (Post, November 29, 2009)
 
A muscular, die-hard spirituality: Self-sufficient Christians prepare for Second Coming or for life after global disaster (Post, November 28, 2009)
 
In Marseille, unease over mosque project: Plans stoke debate about identity and assimilation in French city with growing number of Muslim immigrants (Post, November 26, 2009)
 
Women's roundup: Lavender stands out for Ohio St. (Post, November 26, 2009)
 
For Jews, roiling Yemen no longer place to call home: OLD COMMUNITY UNDER SIEGE
Few remain as Islamists intensify persecution
(Post, November 25, 2009)
 
Church's influence on politics shifting: D.C.'s same-sex marriage debate pushes some clergy further to the sidelines (Post, November 25, 2009)
 
Amid downturn, tough financial times for Oblate Sisters (By Courtland Milloy, November 25, 2009)
 
Barry's turkey giveaway leaves many empty-handed: Frustration fills Ward 8 event; organizers say need keeps growing (Post, November 25, 2009)
 
Religious tolerance? It all started here. (Post, November 25, 2009)
 
Fort Hood probe brings mosque unwanted attention: Investigators look into alleged shooter's place of worship (Post, November 24, 2009)
 
Catholic schools look at closing: 14 in District and Md. with lower enrollment discuss concerns (Post, November 24, 2009)
 
John Kelly's Washington: Let the publicity war begin: Atheists roll out new holiday ad (Post, November 24, 2009)
 
Church disunity, recession worry Moon followers and operations (Post, November 23, 2009)
 
Christian Scientists seek reimbursement for prayers (Post, November 23, 2009)
 
D.C.'s same-sex marriage bill: Finding the right balance (Post, November 22, 2009)
 
On Faith and Love: What God has joined together, let no mom put asunder (Post, November 22, 2009)
 
Conflict deepens crisis in Yemen: Thousands displaced, many going hungry in region's poorest nation (Post, November 21, 2009)
 
Christian leaders take issue with laws: DEFENSE OF BELIEFS URGED
Same-sex marriage measure in spotlight
(Post, November 21, 2009)
 
U.S. bishops assert their authority: At Baltimore forum, organizations that buck hierarchy are called 'less than fully Catholic' (Post, November 21, 2009)
 
In Fort Hood aftermath, Pentagon opens two reviews: Threat-identification policies, quality of casualty care assessed (Post, November 20, 2009)
 
A battlefield in the courtroom (By Eugene Robinson, November 20, 2009)
 
'There's that kids-to-kids connection': Bryantown mom gets her seven children involved in making sure kids in need have Christmas gifts (Post, November 19, 2009)
 
Catholic bishops affirm stance on marriage: 'Pastoral letter' spells out church's traditional views (Post, November 18, 2009)
 
PAVLE, 95: Serbian church leader denounced ethnic wars (Post, November 18, 2009)
 
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