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Religious leaders try to cope with Islamic State attacks

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(RNS) Religious leaders agree the Islamic State—also known as ISIL or ISIS—must be stopped. Their struggle is how best to do it.

“As mainstream religious leaders of different faiths get together, it strengthens the voice of moderation,” said Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the largest U.S. Muslim advocacy group.