Monthly Archives: February 2016
Russell Moore: Don’t call me an ‘evangelical’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 29, 2016
(RNS) He noted polls don’t distinguish between churchgoers and those who self-identify as evangelical but who “may well be drunk right now, and haven’t been into a church since ... Vacation Bible School."
Why I can’t rejoice in the ‘Son of Saul’ Oscar (COMMENTARY)
By Rachel C. Weingarten — February 29, 2016
(RNS) While some Holocaust survivors are denied grants for medications or home health aides, the Claims Conference chooses to fund pet projects, including "Son of Saul."
New United Methodist Women resources spur discussion on climate justice and sexuality
By Religion News LLC — February 29, 2016
Climate justice and human sexuality are complex issues currently impacting our society and are now the subjects of new resources from United Methodist Women designed to help people of faith engage in the discussion. Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action, edited by the Rev. Pat Watkins, features essays by leading faith-based environmental justice […]
Oscars and rape culture: It can’t wait
By Laura Turner — February 29, 2016
Can "Hollywood" talk about rape culture for a minute?
Vatican gives two thumbs-up to Oscar winner ‘Spotlight’
By Rosie Scammell — February 29, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Hours after the movie picked up the best picture prize, the Vatican newspaper praised the film for its portrayal of The Boston Globe’s investigation into clerical sex abuse.
Gay Mormon teen chronicles nightmare of conversion therapy in “Saving Alex”
By Jana Riess — February 29, 2016
When she was 15, Alex Cooper's Mormon parents checked her in to a "conversion therapy" program that shamed her for being gay. Now she is telling her story.
Student expelled from British university for biblical opposition to gay marriage
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 29, 2016
(RNS) "I stand with Kim Davis," the social work student wrote on social media. The university said that made him unsuitable for professional licensing.
The sacred flaw in “Son of Saul”
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 29, 2016
There is a tiny inaccuracy in "Son of Saul." It only makes the film more sacred.
Muslim leaders in Central African Republic unite to support social cohesion
By Religion News LLC — February 29, 2016
Meeting in Vienna, Austria, at the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) from 25-27 February, leaders from the Muslim community in the Central African Republic unanimously agreed to work together on a range of common issues, including supporting the return of all refugees, from any religious background, who have been displaced by the recent conflict in the […]
Israeli-American woman sues El Al after she was asked to change seats
By Michele Chabin — February 29, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Renee Rabinowitz, a retired lawyer who escaped the Nazis in her youth, said women should not be put in this position.
Four questions for Jewish Trump supporters
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 29, 2016
A note to Jewish Trump supporters: just think about this. Please.
Evangelicals supported Reagan. Why not Trump?
By Mark Silk — February 29, 2016
It's not about the man but the vision of America.
5 things to watch when the Supreme Court hears its biggest abortion case in 25 years (COMMENTARY)
By Charles C. Camosy — February 29, 2016
(RNS) The court's ruling may define -- or redefine -- some of our culture’s most cherished ideas and principles, says a moral theologian.
Pakistan hangs man who killed governor to defend blasphemy law
By Reuters — February 29, 2016
ISLAMABAD - The governor had called for reform of the law against insulting Islam. Street protests broke out by supporters of the killer, who consider him a hero for defending the faith.
Cardinal George Pell admits ‘indefensible’ errors in abuse crisis
By Rosie Scammell — February 29, 2016
ROME (RNS) The Australian churchman, now a top adviser to Pope Francis, testified that he had previously believed the denials of priests rather than the complaints of victims.
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