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As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approached, AP's Religion Team undertook multiple assignments examining faith-based consequences of that cataclysm. The centerpiece was an in-depth article by Mariam Fam, Deepti Hajela and Luis Andres Henao featuring reflections from Muslim American millennials on how their lives and their outlooks were impacted by the aftermath of the attacks. Among those interviewed was Shahana Hanif, now running for city council in New York, who recalled being yelled at as a "terrorist" while walking to her mosque as a 10-year-old. Other stories included a look at how Sikh Americans still struggle with discrimination and hate crimes that flared after 9/11 and an update on Mychal Judge, a beloved fire department chaplain killed in the attack who is the focus of efforts to have him declared a saint by the Catholic church.
Religion News
Safe in the US, Afghan evacuees turn their attention to the families they left behind
Faith-based refugee resettlement agencies are helping people like Mustafa and their families to settle into their new homes in the US and advocating for those left behind. By Emily McFarlan Miller/Religion News Service
Young Sikhs still struggle with post-Sept. 11 discrimination
Young Sikh Americans still struggle with discrimination a generation after Sept. 11 unleashed bias against them and their older relatives, ranging from school bullying to racial profiling to hate crimes. By Anita Snow and Noreen Nasir/The Associated Press
Among the people killed in the 9/11 terror attacks, Mychal Judge, a Catholic chaplain with New York’s fire department, left a uniquely complex legacy that continues to evolve 20 years after his death. Some of Judge's many admirers argue he should be considered for sainthood, with a new initiative to be launched in the coming days. By David Crary/The Associated Press
‘A burden of beauty’: Five religious artisans on finding inspiration in faith
Forbidden images, illuminated manuscripts and even maps testify to the creativity humans bring to the project of making the transcendent tangible. By Renée Roden/Religion News Service
Pandemic once again disrupts plans for Jewish High Holy Days
As customary, there will be celebrations and somber reflections as American Jews observe the upcoming High Holy Days. There also will be deep disappointment, as rabbis once again cancel or limit in-person worship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By David Crary and Holly Meyer/The Associated Press
Commentary and Analysis
More than 100 years ago, Swami Vivekananda had a vision of faith as a bridge of cooperation. By Eboo Patel/Religion News Service
'Heartbeat' abortion laws like the one enacted in Texas are often based on particular Christian views, but there are many religious perspectives on abortion. What do Jewish texts say? By Rachel Mikva for The Conversation
The #MyOrthodoxLife movement challenges both mainstream and ultra-Orthodox media to tell more nuanced and complex stories about Jewish women. By Jessica Roda for The Conversation
How threats of hellfire helped keep 'immodest' women in their place – from the ancient world to 'My Unorthodox Life'
Ancient Christian and Jewish texts threatened women with hellfire if they stepped out of line – and those terrifying visions still resonate in U.S. society today. By Meghan Henning for The Conversation
In this Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, file photo, Berny Lopez, an operations specialist for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, moves donated diapers at the organization's drop-off site for items to help refugees from Afghanistan, in Baltimore. Many different religion groups across the U.S. are gearing up to assist the thousands of incoming refugees. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)
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