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By Daniel Burke Religion News Service (RNS) The Presbyterian Church (USA) has removed Citigroup Inc. from its list of businesses probed for possible ties to violence and oppression in the Palestinian territories, saying it found no “improprieties.” The Louisville, Ky.-based denomination had looked into whether the financial conglomerate was helping terrorist groups launder money. The…

By David Finnigan Religion News Service LOS ANGELES (RNS) After an angry outcry from Muslim leaders, the Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday (Nov. 14) canceled plans to create a “mapping” database on local Muslim communities to help pinpoint possible Islamic extremists. “When they are talking about mapping gang areas, Mafia areas, it’s erroneous to…

By Roy Hoffman Religion News Service MOBILE, Ala. — Solemn and intent, Irene Raymond stands in the vestibule of All Saints Episcopal Church and clutches the rope that leads through a hole in the ceiling to a 1,500-pound bell. Slowly, methodically, she puts the whole weight of her body into the first pull — gong…

By Heather Donckels Religion News Service Washington – Several Christian leaders said Wednesday (Nov. 14) that while immigration reform is necessary, the faith community needs to help bridge the gap between immigrants and a society that often rejects them. “We call on people of faith to stand with immigrants as fellow human beings deserving of…
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