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Need to know: Monday, December 4, 2017
Cue the religion scholar! Representing faith on the big and small screen
You try boiling down 400 years of religious history into a few seconds.
Trump: The grinch who stole ‘Merry Christmas’
"Trump, according to Trump, is the reason for the season," Brandon Ambrosino writes.
Comey after Flynn’s guilty plea: ‘Let justice roll down’
Former FBI chief James Comey not-so-subtly quoted the Bible to praise the handing down of justice.
Ravi Zacharias responds to sexting allegations, credentials critique
The popular apologist explained his extortion lawsuit, while his ministry defends his resume.
Neo-Nazi website founder says trolling Jews is free speech
The founder of a neo-Nazi website was sued after he called on his followers to “troll storm” a Jewish Realtor from Montana. (Subscription may be required.)
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Latest news from RNS
Opponents in LGBT case agree: It’s not about wedding cake
(AP) — In a legal case with profound implications for LGBT rights and religion's place in public life, the opposing sides agree on this: It's not about the cake.
In Kenya, an HIV-positive pastor and his wife model new thinking about AIDS
NTHANGE, Kenya (RNS) — An HIV-positive Pentecostal church pastor last week married an HIV-negative woman — a union through which they hope to usher in a new era of tolerance and empathy for those who carry the virus that causes AIDS.
Pope in Bangladesh, continues diplomatic tightrope walk
Bangladesh is the last leg of a politically fraught trip for Francis’ papacy, one where his outspoken concern for refugees has been tempered by sensitivities on the ground.
More views from RNS
The tax bill: What happened to ‘family values’ and ‘pro-life’ principles?
(RNS) — To lavish gifts on the rich and corporations while demolishing any chance at a decent life for many other people who need help is cruel.
Trump is also baiting Christians with his anti-Muslim videos
(RNS) — As an evangelical Christian I am ashamed to say that Trump’s tactics are extremely effective with my own religious tribe.
Pope Francis, diplomatic prophet in Myanmar
(RNS) — Pope Francis was faced with a terrible dilemma: Be prophetic and put at risk Christians in Myanmar, or be silent and compromise his moral authority. He chose neither.
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