At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.
Religion
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Millions of people to celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know
Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.
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How to pass along religious traditions (without embarrassing your teenagers)
The Hindu holiday of Navaratri involves some complicated dance moves, passed down from parents to children. But as one mother discovered, the line between passing on cultural traditions and mortifying your teenager daughters can be perilously thin.
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How one woman is seeking atonement this year during Yom Kippur
As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.
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China frees American pastor after 18 years in detention
The State Department said that 68-year-old David Lin is coming home after being arrested in China on vague contract charges that he and his family deny. He had been jailed there for 18 years.
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When he was 7, a tiny gesture from his grandmother changed his relationship to God
Shalom Auslander grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home. When he was 7, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.
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Synagogues focus on building compassion for all those suffering from the Israel-Hamas conflict
Synagogues around the U.S. are having a lively discussion about how Israel is waging the war in Gaza, trying to balance care for the Jewish community with empathy for those suffering in Gaza.
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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
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Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover
Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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How We’ve Changed
It’s been 20 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks changed everything. In this episode of Mosaic, we’ll hear from four different people about their experiences with 9/11.
