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In Japan, Greek-influenced Olympics meet another kind of pagan heritage
(RNS) — Greek pagan pageantry encounters a culture with its own deep sense of myth and magic.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 10:37 PM |
Photos of the Week: Eid al-Adha; Haitian president funeral
(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha, funeral of slain Haitian president and more.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 10:32 PM |
On Tisha B’av, the meaning of Tree of Life revealed
(RNS) — Some ideas for the architect who will rebuild the site of the Pittsburgh massacre.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 10:29 PM |
Reparations bill gains momentum as an interfaith cause
(RNS) — ‘It is all about how can we repair the damage to those among us who have been hurt because of past practices,’ said an Evanston, Illinois, pastor.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 8:40 PM |
At Tokyo Olympics, even faith events look different as COVID spikes. Here’s how.
(RNS) — Religious services for residents of the Olympic Village will be provided virtually due to the pandemic, but Christian evangelistic organizations aren’t letting COVID-19 dampen their efforts at reaching the Japanese.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 8:39 PM |
La Luz del Mundo congregants ‘frightened’ after attempted burglary and shooting at two temples
(RNS) — These incidents occurred as the trial is set to begin on Sept. 27 for Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of La Luz del Mundo, who faces numerous sex charges.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 4:59 PM |
How limiting Latin Mass may become the defining moment for Pope Francis
(The Conversation) — Pope Benedict XVI expanded the Latin Mass in 2007 in an olive branch to traditionalists. His successor hopes reversing that decision may better serve unity in the church.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 4:02 PM |
RNS News Quiz: Ben & Jerry’s and Wally Funk
(RNS) — Test your knowledge of the week's current events in the world of religion.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 3:35 PM |
Vanderbilt’s James Lawson Institute honors rights activist
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt University announced the launch of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 1:55 PM |
US churches reckon with traumatic legacy of Native schools
(AP) — The discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools for Indigenous children in Canada have prompted calls for a reckoning over similar schools in the United States.
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POSTED JULY 23, 2021 1:50 PM |
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Black Women in Philanthropy: The Art of Everyday Giving as Activism
Studies show that Black donors give 25 percent more than white donors. A few stories of Black women donors offer a window into some of the reasons why.
POSTED JULY 22, 2021 4:06 PM |
PowerUp: An Impact Investing Approach to Building Latinx Wealth
Traditionally, Hispanics in Philanthropy has focused on grants. But COVID-19 pushed it to take on a new role as an impact investor.
POSTED JULY 21, 2021 5:34 PM |
Advocates’ Report Highlights Barriers to Community Investment
A new US Impact Investment Alliance report, published by the New York Fed, is not shy about identifying obstacles to more widespread community investing.
POSTED JULY 21, 2021 5:34 PM |
Delivery Co-ops Offer Growing Alternative to National Gig Delivery Services
COVID-19 made many restaurants dependent on national delivery services that charge high fees. But in many cities, co-op services have emerged as viable alternatives.
POSTED JULY 21, 2021 5:33 PM |
Remaking the Economy: Social Housing—A Path to Housing for All?
Why is there a housing crisis, and what can be done about it? In this webinar, panelists discuss what social housing is, why the time is right for it, and how we might get there.
POSTED JULY 19, 2021 1:04 PM |
Why Civil Society Needs to Pay Attention to AI
How do we, as social change agents, engage the growth of algorithms and artificial intelligence?
POSTED JULY 15, 2021 7:49 PM |
How Street Vendors Can Build a Just Economy: Lessons from Los Angeles
The 50,000 street vendors in Los Angeles have often been at best an afterthought in the city’s economic development strategy. But vendors are organizing to change that.
POSTED JULY 14, 2021 4:42 PM |
Economic Justice: Lifting Up New Latinx Voices and Leaders
The events of the past year have deeply affected the Latinx community. One lesson: achieving economic justice requires supporting new approaches and new leaders.
POSTED JULY 14, 2021 4:40 PM |
The Liberatory Potential of Union Co-ops
Union co-ops—that is, worker co-ops linked to unions—open a path to a solidarity economy of interconnected worker-owned cooperatives.
POSTED JULY 14, 2021 4:37 PM |
Billionaires Say They Can’t Give Their Money Away Fast Enough: Here’s How
Many billionaires who’ve signed the “Giving Pledge” have seen their net worth rise. But there is a serious path for them to give away their money, if they commit to doing so.
POSTED JULY 14, 2021 4:35 PM |
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