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Mindfulness is about ‘remembering’ − a practice of coming back to the now

(The Conversation) — To many, New Year’s Day represents the possibility for beginning anew. Of late, individuals are welcoming the

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Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power

(The Conversation) — The decision by President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, despite previously suggesting he would not

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Catholics prepare to celebrate 50 years of first U.S.-born saint

(RNS) — Catholics are preparing to mark a year of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the canonization of the

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Does a lack of faith lead to suicide? One study says yes. Scholars of secularism say no.

(RNS) — As an evangelical Christian, Philip Truscott is dismayed at the decline of religion in America, saying it is

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Photos of the Week: Hanukkah; New Year commemorations

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Hanukkah, commemorations for the New Year and more. The post Photos of the

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Should the Democrats (re-)embrace religion?

(RNS) — Before Christmas, The New York Times ran a piece by political reporter Katie Glueck offering up religion as

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The death penalty: Vengeance, justice or mercy?

(RNS) — In the final hours of 2024, North Carolina’s outgoing governor, Roy Cooper, commuted 15 death sentences, reducing by

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T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve

(RNS) — Saying “I’m standing here as a testimony,” Bishop T.D. Jakes returned to his Dallas megachurch on New Year’s

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How religion, wellness bros and conspiracies made some Americans doubt seed oils

(RNS) — Millions of Americans made resolutions to start the New Year, hoping to exercise, eat right and otherwise try

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‘We have to be accountable’

SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — As a mariachi began to play at an event for San Antonio community and faith-based organizations