/tags/religion Religion en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:36 GMT /news/2024-04-30/colorado-sees-recent-spike-in-antisemitic-attacks Data from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic attacks in Colorado have reached their highest levels in more than four decades. The situation has made some rabbis consider adding security at synagogues for more protection. The Colorado Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel spoke with KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on the story. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:36 GMT /news/2024-04-30/colorado-sees-recent-spike-in-antisemitic-attacks Michael Lyle /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-14/keeping-the-faith-in-the-face-of-the-migrant-crisis-some-churches-have-stepped-in-to-help Migrants facing turmoil and uncertainty continue to make long journeys from the U.S. southern border to Colorado. Pastor Eddy Hopkins says churches often step in to help when shelters are overwhelmed. He tells us about his work sheltering migrants today on In The NoCo. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-14/keeping-the-faith-in-the-face-of-the-migrant-crisis-some-churches-have-stepped-in-to-help In The NoCo /news/2023-11-09/governors-call-for-more-funds-to-secure-places-of-worship-as-threats-toward-jews-and-muslims-rise Democratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship. The call comes as concerns rise over potential threats against Jewish and Muslim communities motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:23:53 GMT /news/2023-11-09/governors-call-for-more-funds-to-secure-places-of-worship-as-threats-toward-jews-and-muslims-rise Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press /2023-11-03/religious-nones-are-a-growing-group-across-the-u-s-and-mountain-west The share of people without a religious affiliation is rising across the Mountain West. The group, called the “nones,” includes atheists, agnostics and those who say they don’t have any religion in particular. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:00:45 GMT /2023-11-03/religious-nones-are-a-growing-group-across-the-u-s-and-mountain-west Will Walkey /news/2023-10-03/colorado-high-court-to-hear-case-against-christian-baker-who-refused-to-make-lgbtq-themed-cake Colorado's highest court says it will hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:12:37 GMT /news/2023-10-03/colorado-high-court-to-hear-case-against-christian-baker-who-refused-to-make-lgbtq-themed-cake Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press /news/2022-02-22/supreme-court-takes-case-involving-colorado-designers-refusal-to-serve-gay-couples The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new clash involving religion and the rights of LGBTQ people in the case of a Colorado web designer who says her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:59:38 GMT /news/2022-02-22/supreme-court-takes-case-involving-colorado-designers-refusal-to-serve-gay-couples Jessica Gresko, Associated Press /npr-news/2021-06-17/supreme-court-rules-catholic-group-doesnt-have-to-consider-lgbtq-foster-parents The decision marks a triumph for a new brand of conservatism on the court, which is putting the Constitution's guarantee to the free exercise of religion at the highest level of protection. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:01:02 GMT /npr-news/2021-06-17/supreme-court-rules-catholic-group-doesnt-have-to-consider-lgbtq-foster-parents Nina Totenberg /culture-identity/2021-03-26/in-wake-of-boulder-shooting-extremism-expert-sees-targeting-of-muslim-americans-again At least one extremism expert is sounding the alarm about far-right actors using the mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers to sow division and propagate misinformation. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:59:00 GMT /culture-identity/2021-03-26/in-wake-of-boulder-shooting-extremism-expert-sees-targeting-of-muslim-americans-again Robyn Vincent /2021-01-05/administrar-lo-mejor-que-podamos-iglesia-dirigida-por-hispanos-en-el-condado-de-weld-se-adapta-a-la-nueva-realidad-de-covid-19 Los fundadores de Mosaic Church, Angel y Diane Flores, tuvieron que navegar a través de las pautas locales de salud pública COVID-19 para mantener su ministerio y mantener a los feligreses seguros durante la pandemia. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:35:48 GMT /2021-01-05/administrar-lo-mejor-que-podamos-iglesia-dirigida-por-hispanos-en-el-condado-de-weld-se-adapta-a-la-nueva-realidad-de-covid-19 Stephanie Daniel /community/2021-01-04/manage-the-best-we-can-hispanic-led-church-in-weld-county-adapts-to-new-covid-19-reality Weld County leaders have not enforced state health guidelines — instead, they've encouraged personal responsibility to curb the spread of the coronavirus. KUNC's Stephanie Daniel reports on what one Hispanic-led church is doing to keep the doors open and their congregation safe. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:00:04 GMT /community/2021-01-04/manage-the-best-we-can-hispanic-led-church-in-weld-county-adapts-to-new-covid-19-reality Stephanie Daniel