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Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

(RNS) — Inspired by Cape Cod cuisine and a beloved holiday movie, the Lobster Nativity portrays the characters of the Christmas story as crustaceans.
Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

Christ Church at 50: How Doug Wilson pushed Christian nationalism to the center

MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — The pastor, celebrating 50 years in his pulpit, has never had more influence than he does under the current presidential administration.
Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

At cathedral, governors of different parties, faiths urge end to political violence

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Govs. Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro — a Mormon and a Jew — critiqued members of both political parties who they think are not doing enough to combat political violence.
Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

Massive menorah installed in New York City ahead of Hanukkah

NEW YORK (RNS) — The public menorah tradition began in 1973, through an initiative by the Chabad Jewish movement’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to showcase Jewish pride and encourage the observance of Hanukkah. 

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Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

US Gen Zers and millennials are leaving the LDS church, data confirms

(RNS) — LDS church leaders have said it is merely a ‘narrative’ that more young adults are leaving the faith. But in the US at least, it’s a narrative driven by data.
Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

Celebrity culture distorts the meaning of Marwan Barghouti

(RNS) — Can celebrities offer us some moral clarity?

ICYMI

Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

How kosher is beer? As with other products, it’s increasingly complicated.

(RNS) — New guidance about beer, long considered kosher by default, is the latest evolution in kosher certification.
Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever?

UK Christians challenge Christmas rally organized by far-right provocateur

(RNS) — The Church of England has countered with posters at bus stops and other locations that say ‘Christ has always been in Christmas’ and ‘Outsiders welcome.’

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