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(SRN NEWS)-(  )  The numbers and the political and cultural clout of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel continues to grow.  That’s putting their vision of faith, Jewish identity and civic practices on a collision course with that of other religious and secular Israelis.  Mass protests over proposed changes to the exemption from the military draft for ultra-Orthodox men highlight the most contentious issue.  At the core of ultra-Orthodox doctrine is the belief that studying scripture is a higher duty than any other, including working or fighting.  The ultra-Orthodox population is outpacing other Israelis.  The government estimates they will be about 25 percent of the population by 2050.  

 
(  )  Taliban rulers are marking the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan. They claim to have brought stability and ended decades of conflict.  However, the United Nations warns of a grave human rights crisis, especially for women and girls.  Religious freedom advocates say conditions for Christians in Afghanistan are now the worst they have ever been.  According to the ministry Open Doors, “Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, Christians have either fled the country or gone deeper underground.  As far as the Taliban is concerned, it is not possible that any Afghan could be a Christian.”
 

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