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RNS: As they turn 150, Adventists still pray for the apocalypse
Over the past 150 years, Seventh-day Adventists have built one of Christianity’s most inventive and prosperous churches, all the while praying for the world to end as soon as possible.
Wash. Post: Opinion: A more religious world
God had a good convention: The Almighty's name was mentioned (albeit at the last minute) in the Democratic platform.
WSJ: Southeast Asian Muslims among world’s most devout
Southeast Asia’s Muslims can be confident that when it comes to  some key beliefs they are among the most devout in the world.
Al Arabiya News: Moroccans becoming ‘less religious,’ reveals report
Moroccans are becoming less religious, a study conducted by a U.S.-based think-tank found, which related the change to apprehensions in the North African country over the current rise of political Islam.
Deseret News: 50 years later: High court's school prayer ruling still fuels religious liberty debate
When Steven Engel and several other parents decided to sue the state of New York in 1958 over a state-composed prayer being recited in public schools, a culture war was ignited that still smolders today.
Mother Jones: Chart of the day: God is dead—to Millennials, anyway
Evangelical Christians have long been the foot soldiers of the Republican Party. In 2010, they made up about 36 percent of Republican voters.
AP: Analysis: Dispute with US nuns began decades ago
A conflict that has entangled the Vatican, American bishops and the largest umbrella group for U.S. nuns may seem to have erupted suddenly, but it actually has its roots in decades-old disputes over Roman Catholic teaching.
Star Tribune: Delays may be in past for St. Anthony Islamic center
A proposed Islamic center delayed for months by St. Anthony leaders faces less opposition now.
Huff. Post: Millennials losing faith in God: Survey
More young people are losing faith in God, according to a recent Pew survey.