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Teen dies after being stabbed outside mosque

Teen Killed Outside Mosque. A Life Lost Too Soon.

What Happened

A teenager died after being stabbed outside a mosque. The incident represents a tragic loss of young life in what appears to be a violent attack at a place of worship.

What's In Your Control

Whether you contribute to community dialogue that reduces rather than increases division. How you speak about religious communities in your daily life. Supporting local interfaith efforts if they e...

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politics

Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect

Louisiana May Post Ten Commandments in Schools. Courts Will Decide What Stays.

What Happened

A federal court cleared the way for Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms to take effect. The law mandates poster-sized displays of the biblical text in all public classrooms from kindergarten through state universities.

What's In Your Control

Whether your children attend public or private school. How you discuss different belief systems at home. Whether you engage in local school board elections where education policy is actually decided.

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world via NPR, NY Times

Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad's outskirts kills at least 31

Suicide Bomber Kills 31 at Pakistani Mosque. The Grieving Begin Again.

What Happened

A suicide bomber attacked a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 31 people. The attack targeted worshippers during religious services.

What's In Your Control

Whether you donate to verified humanitarian organizations helping victims' families. Whether you check on Pakistani friends or colleagues. Whether you learn about the distinction between Sunni and ...

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crime

Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movement

Car Rams Into Religious Headquarters in New York. No Deaths Reported.

What Happened

A driver crashed their vehicle into the headquarters of the Chabad Hasidic movement in New York. The incident appears to be intentional based on initial reports. No fatalities have been reported at this time.

What's In Your Control

Whether you let this incident fuel broader fears about safety. Whether you check on Jewish friends or community members you know. Whether you consume additional speculation about motives before fac...

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