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Need to know: Thursday, December 21, 2017
Female evangelical leaders call on the church to speak out on violence against women
They say clergy and congregations must “stand with women,” help heal victims, and bring perpetrators to repentance.
Cardinal Law’s death prompts apologies – and anger
When most prelates die, the remembrances do not begin with apologies to the victims of sexual abuse.
Hillsong unites believers and those old agnostics John, Paul, George and Ringo
The Beatles were notorious non-believers but evangelical megachurch singers scored a nativity show with their tunes. (Subscription may be required)
2018 likely to be another tough year for the archbishop of Canterbury
The leader of the Anglican Communion faces a gathering of global arch-conservatives and fallout for appointing the first female bishop of London.
Perspective: Filling millions of shoeboxes of toys for poor kids seems like a great idea. Here’s why it’s not.
A critic says shipping trinkets and toiletries to poor children abroad at Christmas is no way to really help them feel cared for all year.
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Wisconsin priest tells parishioners he’s gay, gets ovation
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It's rare for a priest to come out. The Rev. Gregory Greiten said he revealed his sexual orientation because he wants to be a role model for others.
Cardinal Law’s death prompts apologies – and anger
When most prelates die, the remembrances do not begin with apologies to the victims of sexual abuse.
Iraq patriarch looks to life after war with ISIS
Without security and stability Christians are not going back home, he said.
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Bernard Law, a cardinal of scandal and disgrace
(RNS) — Cardinal Law’s life is a cautionary tale of what can happen to an ambitious cleric who loses sight of his duty to serve the people of God.
Was Trump right about Jerusalem?
What was that thing about a broken clock? Does it apply to Donald Trump?
Creating a new Mormon family after a faith transition
Christmas with family can be hard when you're a Mormon experiencing a faith transition. Guest blogger Mette Harrison says the death of her old beliefs led to new life in the form of a new "family" of close friends who've been there.
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