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New Study Explores Why Religious ‘Nones’ Departed from Their Childhood Religion
Adults identifying with “religious nones” have increased over the last few decades, and a recent Pew explored why they chose to move away from religion. 
Italy: Over 200 Dead and Hundreds Injured in Earthquake, 3 Towns Flattened
About 250 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Italy, and dozens more are reported missing. Hundreds of people were wounded, and thousands are left without homes. Asia Bibi's Last Appeal Date Against Alleged Blasphemy Charges Set for October
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's appeal to overturn the death penalty for alleged blasphemy charges will be heard by the country's highest court this October. 
When Looking for a New Church, Most Americans Attracted by Preaching, Says Pew Study
An absolute majority of 83 percent of the Americans are attracted by preaching in the new church they choose. 
Turkey: Wedding Site Bombing Claims 54 Lives, Including 22 Children
About 54 people were killed and over 70 injured when a suspected ISIS suicide bomber blew himself up at a Kurdish wedding celebration in Gaziantep province, Turkey. At least 22 of the victims in the attack were under the age of 14. 
Texas Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction on Federal Bathroom Directive
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked a directive allowing students to use bathrooms and locker rooms as per their gender identity. The ruling was pronounced before schools are scheduled to open for the next academic year. 
'Jesus Retreat' Celebrates 30 Years, Hopes to Continue Raising Up Future Leaders
A retreat for Korean American youth in the Korean immigrant churches of the Reformed Church of America (RCA) in the New York region took place from August 14 to 17 in Pennsylvania. 
Federal Judge Says Funeral Home Can Part Ways with Employee Based on Deeply-Held Religious Beliefs
A federal judge dismissed a discrimination claim by transgender employee formerly working at a funeral home in Detroit, Michigan. 
China's Zhejiang Province Bans Prayer and Preaching in Hospitals
Chinese authorities in the eastern province of Zhejiang have banned all religious and prayer-related activities in hospitals. The pastors will no longer be allowed to visit hospitals to pray for sick and preach in hospitals. 
Target to Spend $20 Million to Add Single-Stall Restrooms After Backlash from Transgender Bathroom Policy
Target plans to spend $20 million to expand its bathroom facilities months after it announced transgender restroom policy.
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