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Religion
God quietly rules the box office
Apr 21, 2014
Movies you've never heard of make a fortune at the box office.
The religious alternative to Obamacare
Jan 10, 2014
An exemption in the Affordable Care Act lets people keep their faith-based alternative without penalties.
Marvel's new super power: Growing the market
by
Jeff Tyler
Nov 6, 2013
Marvel is diversifying its stable of superheroes with a new series featuring a teenage Muslim lead character.
Beyond Germany's elections -- celebrating Luther
Sep 20, 2013
Germany is preparing for elections but also for the 500th anniversary in 2017 of Martin Luther kicking off the Reformation. How important is the Protestant work ethic in Germany's economic success?
As Barnes & Noble struggles, Christian bookstores succeed
Jul 9, 2013
Christian bookstores are boosting sales by drawing people in for everything from coffee to bible study sessions.
North Carolina arrests highlight religious debate on poverty
by
Noel King
Jul 8, 2013
Supporters of social service cuts and "Moral Monday" protesters both cite the Bible to explain their views on helping the poor.
Man of Steel: It's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's Jesus?
by
David Gura
Jun 17, 2013
You could say 'Man of Steel' had a super weekend. That’s thanks in part to some niche marketing. Warner Bros. Studios targeted Christian moviegoers.
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Many German Christians quit church to avoid tax
Apr 1, 2013
In Germany, taxes are levied on believers to fund the churches. Many Germany are now leaving their church in order to avoid the tax.
The expense of the synagogue in Jewish faith
Sep 14, 2012
Part of our series on life at the intersection of religion and personal finance
Mormons and provident living
Aug 10, 2012
The Church of Latter-Day Saints shares many of the same principals as other faiths -- such as help others -- but there is a particular emphasis on self-reliance, or 'provident living,' for Mormons.