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BRIEF: Canines Vs. Cancer is this weekend, includes pet blessings

Canines vs. Cancer will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a way to help children battling cancer.

Americans view Jews, Christians warmly; atheists, Muslims get cold shoulder

A new Pew Research survey finds U.S. adults feel most warmly about people who share their religion or those they know as family, friends or co-workers.

Update: Urban Outfitters pulls Lord Ganesh duvet cover after Hindus protest

Urban Outfitters has pulled a new duvet cover featuring Lord Ganesh after an outcry from some Hindus.

Church of England approves women bishops in historic vote

After 20 years of turmoil and angry debate, on Monday (July 14) the General Synod of the Church of England said “yes” to women bishops.

BRIEF: Community invited to share criminal justice system experiences

The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane is teaming up with Smart Justice Spokane and I Did the Time to invite those in the community who have experienced the realities of the criminal justice system to share their stories through the Smart Justice PhotoVoice Project.

Why are evangelicals supporting immigration reform? Q&A with filmmaker Linda Midgett

The Evangelical Immigration Table commissioned the documentary “The Stranger” to foster evangelical support for immigration reform. Linda Midgett, a graduate of evangelical Wheaton College who produced the 40-minute film, told Religion News Service she hopes ongoing screenings across the country will build a groundswell of support for legislation.

Move over, smiley face: New religious emojis on the way

In addition to smiley faces, high heels and frogs, Unicode is rolling out a new batch of 250 emojis, among them a set of religious icons.

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