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Altruism

Altruism is the phenomenon of generosity to others with no expectation of reward. For many, giving is a religious requirement: the Christian Golden Rule; for Jews, the 613 “mitzvot” — good deeds to be done; for Muslims, it's “zakat” — distributing some of your income to the poor and treating others as you would like to be treated. Others just do good whether they are religious or not.

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Social media company experiments; Raising kids in interfaith families; Orthodox Epiphany
Look Ahead 2015
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We discuss the religion and ethics stories we expect to be covering in 2015.
Look Back 2014
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We review the top religion and ethics stories of the past year.
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Syrian refugees in Turkey; artists picture Mary the mother of Jesus; a Messiah sing-along.
Churches and Race; War in Colombia; Pilgrimages; Hanukkah
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Churches and Conversations on Race; Human Rights in Colombia; Pilgrimages; Hanukkah
Heroin and the Faith Community; Drugs of Last Resort
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Heroin and the Faith Community; Drugs of Last Resort
Camden Priest; Inoculation Ethics
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Camden Priest; Inoculation Ethics
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Pope Francis Trip to Turkey; Recruiting Radical Muslims; Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica
Muslims Against Extremism; Church Move; Judaism & Homeless
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Muslim Initiatives Against Extremism; Church Relocation; Judaism and Feeding the Homeless
Physician-Assisted Death; B Corp Ethics; Kent Nerburn
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Physician-Assisted Death; B Corp Business Ethics; Kent Nerburn
Migrant Minors in Court; Buddhism & Nature; Church Rebuilds
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Migrant Minors in Court; Buddhism & Nature; Church Rebuilds
Tiny Houses for the Homeless; Joshua Bell; Sukkot
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Tiny Houses for the Homeless; Joshua Bell; Sukkot
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