The White House released a plan to prevent violent extremism (aka terrorism) in the United States. White House officials pledged to provide accurate information to local law enforcement officials about Islam, and said that Muslim-American communities themselves are best positioned to take the lead in countering radicalization.
Scholars and activists are launching a Mormon Defense League, along the lines of the Anti-Defamation League, to battle anti-Mormonism.
The American Family Association is preparing for its moment in the hot Texas sun ahead of Gov. Rick Perry’s “prayer rally,” which will be hosted by the Mississippi-based group. A Baptist church in Houston will host a counter-rally sponsored by the ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church & State.
Captain Israel, a new comic-book hero, is set to do battle with Circumcision Man. My money’s on the guy in the tights.
N.J. Gov Chris Christie dismissed concerns that his appointment of a Muslim-American judge will allow Shariah law to infiltrate U.S. courts as “just crap.” “I’m tired of dealing with the crazies,” Christie added.
A new study says education makes people adopt more liberal attitudes about who’s going to heaven.
United Methodist Church leaders in Minnesota are investigating whether a pastor violated church policy when he blessed same-sex unions as part of gay pride festivities.
Warren Jeffs regained control of his polygamous church after a four-month internal struggle, the AP reports, even as he stands trial for sexual assault.
A German website called the “shepherds’ barometer” allows Catholics to rate priests’ preaching skills, credibility and hipness.
Wheaton College, the evangelical citadel in Illinois, was rated the “least LGBT friendly” college in the country, according to Princeton Review. Serious question: Does Wheaton care?
The ADL praised a federal court decision banning sectarian prayers at a county commission’s meetings in North Carolina. Wonder how they feel about this resolution from a city in Tennessee.
A New York federal district court upheld the constitutionality of New York’s Kosher Law Protection Act, so go ahead and enjoy those Hebrew National hot dogs.
Yr hmbl aggregator,
Daniel Burke
