Cathy Lynn Grossman
Cathy Lynn Grossman specializes in stories drawn from research and statistics on religion, spirituality and ethics. She also writes frequently on biomedical ethics and end-of-life-issues
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Conservative Christian women confront their doubts on Trump
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 10, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) He drew applause with pledges upholding the sanctity of life and marriage as “the building block of happiness and success." But some remain skeptical of the presumptive Republican nominee.
California’s End of Life Option law: More peaceful deaths or moral quicksand?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 7, 2016
(RNS) California's law expands access to aid in dying to 1 in 6 terminally ill Americans, cheering advocates and horrifying opponents who see danger ahead for the elderly and vulnerable.
GOP congressman cites Bible verses calling gays ‘worthy of death’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 27, 2016
(RNS) The Georgia Republican's choice of Bible quotes condemning homosexuality infuriated several colleagues.
How Ben Shahn’s art anticipates Bernie Sanders
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 19, 2016
(RNS) Sanders, like Shahn, calls out for social and economic justice.
The Slingshot: Trump hits Brits; Biden and Boehner honored; More (and Moore) on bathrooms
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 16, 2016
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Biden and Boehner, teary and grateful, receive high Catholic honor
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 15, 2016
(RNS) Some Catholics object to Biden, who supports abortion rights, being honored with a medal by the University of Notre Dame.
The Slingshot: Women deacons; Hindus for Trump; dc Talk cruise
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 12, 2016
(RNS) Pope Francis opens a door to studying a role for women in the all-male clergy ranks. Christian rock stars put reunion concert plans on cruise control. Italy okays gay unions, but stops short of "marriage." Hindus 4 Trump? And the real "Sister Act," ICYMI.
The Slingshot: Clinton blasts BDS; Trump vs. a theologian; Right-to-die rebuffed
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 10, 2016
(RNS) The nation's best known Methodist, Hillary Clinton, speaks to a controversial Israel item on the Methodist General Conference agenda. Donald Trump is in the fray (again).
Holy Twitter! Trump takes on a top Baptist theologian
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 9, 2016
(RNS) There's a holier-than-thou Twitter smackdown underway between The Donald and a top Southern Baptist theologian.
Holocaust Museum to honor civil rights leader
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 3, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) During the Days of Remembrance for the Holocaust, the congressman and activist will be honored as “an inspiration to people of conscience the world over.”
The Slingshot: Gay Methodists; Vatican fakes; Religious freedom
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 3, 2016
5 faith facts about Carly Fiorina: ‘What you make of yourself is your gift to God’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 27, 2016
(RNS) Sen. Ted Cruz announced April 27 that Carly Fiorina would be his running mate if he wins the GOP presidential nomination. She withdrew from the race in February.
The Slingshot: ‘Miracle’ for migrants; Motorcycle dreams; Cruz snubs Muslims
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 19, 2016
(RNS) Christian author John Eldredge takes a journey. The vice president talks tough love on Israel. And Sen. Ted Cruz doesn't bother talking to Muslim leaders.
The Slingshot: Pope Francis’ guests; Pastafarians wed; Guns in church
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 18, 2016
(RNS) Pope Francis and Bernie Sanders both had a big weekend. Anti-Muslim comments rile people. And you are reading this on RNS' smart new web site.
Highly religious people say they’re happier, too, survey finds
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 12, 2016
(RNS) Pew Research finds key similarities and surprising differences among the highly religious and those who are less so.
