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An old-fashioned revival-style tent. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons
Need to know: Friday, February 9, 2018
Christian group plans ‘revival’ to protest ‘toxic evangelicalism’
Organizers say their spring event near Liberty University will “stand in stark contrast to the distorted Christian nationalism” that they say many white evangelical leaders like Jerry Falwell Jr. have become known for.
After bronze medal, Adam Rippon still has ‘nothing to say’ to Pence
The skater has apparently turned down an offer to meet with the vice president over his support for gay conversion therapy, which tries to change a person’s sexual orientation.
Mormon bishops told ex-wives of former White House staffer to consider his ‘career ambitions’ when they reported his physical abuse, they say
Jennifer Willoughby and Colbie Holderness — former wives of Rob Porter, who resigned as White House staff secretary this week — said their LDS bishops either didn’t believe them or didn’t step in to help when they alleged Porter had physically abused them.
The Michigan town where only Christians are allowed to buy houses
Last summer, a dozen current and former resident members filed a federal lawsuit against the town, the neighborhood association and a real estate company, claiming the Christian litmus test was illegal and unconstitutional.
3 new books analyze Trump’s faith and his faithful followers
He may not go to church much, but two hagiographies and one analytic work try to size up the 45th president in relation to religion.
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God and the games
The Olympics — both the ancient version and the modern version opening today — have deep religious roots.
Trump at prayer breakfast says US ‘strengthened by the power of prayer’
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Trump also praised first responders, tireless teachers and hard-working parents in a shift from his speech to the annual event last year, in which he boasted of his reality show ratings and vowed to 'totally destroy' the Johnson Amendment.
Evangelicals join interfaith leaders in Washington to promote religious tolerance
As faith leaders descended on Washington for a conference on religious tolerance this week, attendees were quick to note an unexpectedly large delegation from one particular religious group: evangelical Christians.
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What the joyous solitude of early hermits can teach us about being alone
(The Conversation) — Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing. And lessons can be learned from those who have found solitude essential for inspiration.
9 ways to be a better white person
(RNS) — 'Remember, you are not a good white person, and you probably never will be. You do this work anyway not to get points with God or other people, but out of the gratitude you have.'
Praying for some snowboard diplomacy
(RNS) — I hope Vice President Pence has some private conversations with the high-level North Korean government officials who are accompanying their athletes.
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