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Operation Whitecoat
The story of a group of American soldiers, all conscientious objectors and Seventh Day Adventists, who volunteered to expose themselves to deadly viruses and bacteria, rather than go to war. Over a 20-year period, beginning in the 1950s, the army used them to test vaccines against biological weapons. Most of them recall the experience without regret.
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What will be among the most important religion stories to watch for in the New Year?

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We review the top religion and ethics stories of the past year.

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Christmas Music Tells the Story; Zaytuna College; Packing Meals for the Hungry

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Religious Responses to Call for Muslim Ban; Peter Singer on Effective Altruism; Hanukkah

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Ethics of Gene Editing; Supreme Court and Affirmative Action; Jim and Jill Kelly

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Faith-Based Activism on Climate Change; Rebuilding Urban Neighborhoods

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Religion’s Role in the Face of Muslim Extremism; A New Medellin; Ta’Nehisi Coates

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China Environmental Ethics; Saint Kateri and Native American Catholics

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Criminal Justice Reform and Faith; Religious Freedom Ambassador David Saperstein

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New Episcopal Presiding Bishop; Death Penalty and All-White Juries; Prayer Flags

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Migrant Crisis and Faith-Based Groups; Nostra Aetate Anniversary; Arizona State University

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Mexico Migrant Center; Novelist Geraldine Brooks