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S. Carolina massacre suspect seemed troubled, had past brushes with police
His uncle worried he was cooped up in his room too much. The few images of him found easily online suggest he had a fascination with white supremacy.
Unorthodox venues for High Holy Days services
The question “Where are you going for services?” is a mainstay among Jews around this time of year. Numerous congregations that ordinarily perform Shabbat services at their own locale often need to find larger, and more spacious, nontraditional venues — often churches, theaters or hotels — for the High Holy Days to accommodate the many who come only then to meet their spiritual needs.
Vatican rejects bishop’s calling Jews ‘enemies of the church’
The Vatican rejected comments by the head of a breakaway traditionalist group calling Jews “enemies of the church” and reiterated that it was committed to dialogue with the Jewish world.
Canadian senators warn church against boycott
In a rare move, nine Canadian senators have warned the United Church of Canada that its proposed boycott of goods from Israeli settlements would harm already tense relations with the Jewish community.
ADL again slams Santorum on church-state issue
The Anti-Defamation League once again reprimanded Rick Santorum for his advocacy of a church role in governing.\n
The 17th century hero behind the separation of church and state
From the vantage point of 2012, the state of Rhode Island is an afterthought, except perhaps for those who reside within its borders. It is small geographically and seems to lack influence in just about any realm imaginable.