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(RNS) — 'For many churchgoers, tithing is just another term for generosity,' said LifeWay Research's Scott McConnell. Source: Churchgoers say gifts to charity, needy count as tithing - Religion News ServiceReligion News Service

Tens of thousands gathered Sunday at a vigil to honor those killed and injured last week in Toronto. Source: Toronto vigil: Thousands gather to honor those killed in van attack

Republicans have opposed this bill, citing the First Amendment. The vote followed a debate on personal experiences of several lawmakers. There is an even chance of potential lawsuits in Californian courts. The bill was written by Assemblyman Evan Low, an...

A Muslim family in California pushes back against bullying and intimidation, at school and the local political arena. Source: Turning Rampant Anti-Muslim Bullying Into Teachable Moments : NPR

Muslim Student Association will host a variety of educational events for Islam Awareness Week on campus, including a ‘fastathon,’ a chance to try on a hijab, and a play. Source: Islam Awareness Week hopes to increase understanding of the religion

PAICINES, Calif. (RNS) — When 40 faith-based farmers gathered for a first-of-its-kind weekend at a working ranch near San Jose, they sought nothing less than a complete disruption of how food is grown, distributed and even served. Source: Cultivating the...

Source: North Texas Faith Leaders Embark on MLK Legacy Road Trip - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Rachel Laser wants to rebrand the fight for church-state separation as a nonpartisan, patriotic cause. Source: Americans United for Separation of Church and State picks Rachel Laser as executive director — its first woman, first non-Christian - The...

Following the U.S. Senate's failure to find a legislative solution for Dreamers, the U.S. Catholic bishops have announced a National Call-In Day. Source: National Call-In Day to Protect Dreamers organized by U.S. Bishops

The increased dependence on immigrants to fill U.S. church pews means that Christian leaders have a big stake in the current debate over immigration policy. Source: Some Christian Leaders Say Deportations Would Jeopardize Their Churches : NPR