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Martin Luther is credited with initiating the split in Christianity that came to be called the Protestant Reformation. But…
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On top of the rising number of violent acts and vandalism incidents, American Jews are dealing with microagressions and…
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Powerful men often proclaim baseless accusations to be a 'witch hunt.' But American witch trials have always targeted…
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A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed…
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