Annalisa Musarra

Annalisa Musarra writes for Religion News Service.

Articles by Annalisa Musarra

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Little-known Swedenborg gets fresh look in new book

Apr 23, 2012 by Annalisa Musarra

c. 2012 Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) William Blake, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Martin Luther King Jr. and even Helen Keller all found something to like in Emanuel Swedenborg. Emanuel who?

A new book, "Swedenborg," by author and former Blondie bassist Gary Lachman attempts to uncover the little-known Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian.

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Religious belief highest in developing and Catholic countries

Apr 19, 2012 by Annalisa Musarra

c. 2012 Religion News Service (RNS) Belief in God is slowly declining in most countries around the world, according to a new poll, but the truest of the true believers can still be found in developing countries and Catholic societies.

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Vanderbilt faith groups vow to leave campus

Apr 11, 2012 by Annalisa Musarra

A coalition of 11 Christian student groups at Vanderbilt University are insisting that their leaders should be chosen based on shared faith—the newest front in a growing battle over religious freedom.

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Religious leaders press Village Voice on sex ads

Apr 02, 2012 by Annalisa Musarra

c. 2012 Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) Religious leaders on Thursday (March 29) delivered more than 230,000 signatures to the office of Village Voice Media, demanding the company shut down the adult advertising section on its website, Backpage.com, where advertisements for sex with underage minors have appeared.

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