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The word “Sikh” means student or disciple. Sikhs have three basic core beliefs — constant meditation and remembrance of the Creator, the importance of earning a living by honest and hard work, and the importance of justice and freedom for all. The Khalsa is a brotherhood of Sikhs, who publicly take

Will the deadly factory collapse finally force the garment industry to change its ways?

A Florida high school program pairs teen volunteers with hospice patients.

How much diversity is enough diversity in higher education?

Between evangelicals and the secular world around them, who is having the greater influence on whom? In RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY’s national survey, nearly three quarters of white evangelicals said the media are hostile to their values. Yet they have also created their own widely popular alternative music and

World Vision’s Vice President of Advocacy and Government Relations says the leaders attending this weekend’s G8 summit in Washington should invest in agricultural and nutrition programs to lift people out of poverty because “it’s the right thing to do, it’s the moral thing to do, and

An overwhelming number of all white evangelicals, 70 percent, are Republican or lean toward the political right. The one reason more than any is abortion, which has been and still is a defining issue for most evangelicals. But not all evangelicals share the same view on abortion or politics.

John Hamre, president and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, remarks on the importance of the religious impulse in foreign policy and government’s “intellectual blinders” when it comes to understanding religion’s role.

Jockin Arputham started his campaign to build a network among the urban poor by organizing a critical mass of India's slum-dwelling population, especially women’s collectives. Today they pressure local governments to be more responsive to their needs, especially toilet and sanitation facilities.

We asked everyday people—tourists, businessmen, students, and others—along with Buddhist monk Nicholas Vreeland what it means to be “awake” in the world.

A panel discusses the political implications of the rise of the religiously unaffiliated.

The Jewish tradition of tahara, the washing and purifying of a dead body, is considered one of the greatest of all good deeds — mitzvot. Those who perform taharas are volunteer members of the burial society, chevra kadisha. Women attend to deceased women, men to men.

“There is a joy to the way we recite selichot or prayers for forgiveness.”

Peter Steinfels of THE NEW YORK TIMES discusses the problems facing the Catholic Church.

What causes people to do good deeds without expecting anything in return?

“We have become the most religiously diverse nation on earth,” says professor Diana Eck.

The gospel according to John has been adapted word-for-word into a new film.

“Our neighbors are in desperate need.”

Watch more of our interview with Christian music artist TobyMac.

The former British Prime Minister wants to address issues of faith and globalization.

Menorahs and boat parades "spread the miracle" of Hanukkah to residents of San Antonio.

Combat veterans are coming home from our recent wars with deep moral injuries.

Rabbi Shira Stutman Discusses the Amidah Prayer

The woman who wrote “the place of God in my soul is blank” will become a Catholic saint.

He says the Paris terror attacks were a “harbinger” of more attacks to come.

Muslim men perform a ritual washing to cleanse hands, arms, face, and feet before prayer.

Watch two more women, one a Muslim and one a non-Muslim, participate in World Hijab Day.

This event invites non-Muslim women to cover their heads as many Muslim women do.

If end-of-life care in the US is broken, are end-of-life conversations the solution?

A community church in Virginia works with Stop Hunger Now to feed hungry children.

These trees commemorate the five Amish girls killed 10 years ago in their schoolhouse.

These young musicians want to bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide through music.

This Israeli-Palestinian singing group believes in “transcending conflict through song."

Churches in 1963 were “the great buttress for the movement,” says historian Taylor Branch.

These young volunteers say they want to break the cycle of poverty and low expectations.

Watch more of our interview with actor Geza Rohrig, star of Holocaust film “Son of Saul."

Volunteers covered the National Mall with hand-made bones to raise awareness of genocide.

Can Pope Francis lead the Roman Catholic Church to follow a simpler Franciscan vision?

A minister describes all the shortcomings of “make-it-up-yourself spirituality."

Could you live on a food budget of just $31.50 a week?

Writing, he says, is “a witness to what God is doing in the world.”

Catholic University professor Christopher Ruddy talks about the changing role of the pope.

He says that Pope Benedict XVI leaves a "positive" legacy for Christians and Muslims.

This young evangelist was born with neither arms nor legs.

Watch our interview about the environment with the founder of Interfaith Power & Light.

“Providence,” the president said, “is with us.”

Antagonism between the two groups stretches back to Mormon founder Joseph Smith.

Watch more of our interview about college hookup culture with Laura Sessions Stepp.

Watch more of our interview about nuns and the Vatican after the Second Vatican Council.

Watch more of our interview on the challenges of supporting Syrian refugees in Turkey.

This important Jewish festival celebrates “an indulging of the senses.”

Watch more of our interview with Greg Smith on politics and the religiously unaffiliated.

This Irish-Catholic priest rescues women and children from the sex trade.

R & E looks at new art and architecture guidelines for Catholic churches.

More than 250,000 young Catholics from 169 countries came to Toronto for World Youth Day.

Listen to more of our conversation with the conductor of the St. Olaf Choir.

Three distinguished people of faith share their perspectives on the next four years.

What ethical issues arise from the anonymity of the sperm donation process?

A Hollywood couple has launched a project to help refugees fleeing the violence in Syria.

President Jimmy Carter talks about religion's part in human rights abuses against women.

The Aga Khan; The Singing Monks of Norcia

Jordan's Syrian Refugees; The December Project

Ethics and Ebola; Transgenders and Theology; Food Truck Pastor

Nepal Earthquake Relief; Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School; Homeless Female Veterans

Religion and the New Trump Administration; Terry Waite

Millennials and the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr; Katie Meyler

Trump Executive Orders; New Camaldoli Hermitage; "Silence"

Bangladesh Worker Justice; Muslim Community Building in Chicago; Heartbeat

The ethics of using brain scans to predict violent behavior; exploring NYC religions.

Contraception Mandate Case; Behavioral Ethics; Wild Goose Festival

Sanctuary Movement; 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Conflict Resolution; Mother Teresa; Imam Omar Suleiman

As our program comes to an end we look back at some of our most memorable stories.

Final look back at some of our most memorable stories and interviews.

Hobby Lobby Ruling; Donor's Gift of Life; Martyrdom of the Bab

We look ahead to the top religion and ethics stories we expect to be following in 2017.

Violence, Law Enforcement, Race and Justice; Catholic Deacons; VTS New Organ

Religious Debate and the Campaign; Fighting Human Trafficking; Old Skool Café

Election 2016: Catholic Voters; Liberian Entrepreneur Chid Liberty

Creating Working Schools in Liberia; Holocaust Denial; Blessing of the Animals

Election 2016: Candidates’ Religious Backgrounds; The Meaning of Peace in the Qur’an

Morally Conflicted Voters; Muslim American Voters; African-American Spirituals

Post-Election Analysis; Three Rivers Spirituality

America’s Incarcerated; Haiti Hurricane Relief Update; F.A.R.M. Café

Salt Lake City Refugee Resettlement; Christmas Music Tells the Story; Packing Meals

Restoring the Buffalo; Larry Brilliant; Bethlehem’s Holy Family Hospital

Brexit and London’s Muslim Mayor; Sean Callahan; Shabbat/Sabbath

Mercy Chefs; The Threshold Choir; Hanukkah on the River

In our final show before the New Year, we review the top religion and ethics stories.