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A social media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. These are examples of the outreach President-elect Donald Trump and his allies did to reach voters who are members of smaller faith groups that fall outside the mainstream. Associated Press reporter Peter Smith took a look at these efforts to win every vote possible in what was expected to be a tight race but one that Trump won handily. Many of these Trump supporters share similar conservative values with one of his biggest voting blocs − white, evangelical Christians. They also appreciated the high-level recognition.
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Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection
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The UAE arrests 3 Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi
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Lebanon’s Shiite Muslims pay high price in war between Israel and Hezbollah
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Commentary and Analysis
Movements like the Journey of Nishiyuu walk the land to reclaim culture and push for Indigenous nations' rights. By Meaghan Weatherdon for The Conversation
Puritans and Pilgrims came out of the same religious culture of 1570s England. Pilgrims hosted the first American Thanksgiving, and Puritans arrived later. By Michael Carrafiello for The Conversation
The film is a commendable effort that falls short by failing to grapple more honestly with modern antisemitism. By Zev Mishell and Anna Piela/Religion News Service
The 13th-century theologian's influences included Greek, Muslim and Jewish thinkers. By Therese Cory for The Conversation
High school friends present U.S.-born Buddhist lama Jalue Dorje, right, with a “khata,” the Tibetan ceremonial scarves that symbolize auspiciousness, at his 18th birthday and enthronement ceremony, in Isanti, Minn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
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