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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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The Swedish church at the centre of a Russian spy drama
Under The Radar The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of being an 'active tool' of Moscow's 'soft power'
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Christian extremism: Taking 'holy war' literally
Feature A self-proclaimed minister shot two lawmakers and kept a 'kill list' targeting Democratic officials and abortion providers
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How the next Dalai Lama will be chosen
The Explainer China 'determined to shape the narrative' around choice of Tibet's next spiritual leader
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How far does religious freedom go in prison? The Supreme Court will decide.
The Explainer The plaintiff was allegedly forced to cut his hair, which he kept long for religious reasons
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'Self-segregation by political affiliation is spreading'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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What is halal meat and is it cruel?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked by animal welfare groups, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
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Southern Baptists lay out their political road map
The Explainer The Southern Baptist Convention held major votes on same-sex marriage, pornography and more
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Southern Baptists endorse gay marriage ban
Speed Read The largest US Protestant denomination voted to ban same-sex marriage and pornography at their national meeting
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Tied Supreme Court blocks church charter school
speed read The court upheld the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to bar overtly religious public charter schools
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Leo XIV: What an American pope can teach America
Feature Chicago-born Bob Prevost makes history by becoming the first American pope
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'Haiti's crisis is a complex problem that defies solution'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Education: Can public schools be religious?
Feature A Supreme Court seems ready to rule in favor of religious charter schools in Oklahoma, which could reshape public education
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Where the new Pope Leo XIV stands on various issues
The Explainer The first American pontiff is expected to continue some of his predecessor's work
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