The Slingshot: Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and public morality

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Need to know: Thursday, October 20, 2016

On Twitter, Jewish journalists targeted by a torrent of anti-Semitism

A report by the Anti-Defamation League doesn’t directly indict Trump for the upswing in anti-Semitism, but singles out some of his supporters.

Muslim women’s group inundated with hate mail after endorsing Clinton

The founder of the American Muslim Women PAC woke up to an email with a link to a site that sold ammunition covered in pork.

Conservatives not happy with Trump’s debate abortion answer

When pressed by the debate moderator, he did not give a straight answer about whether he personally wants Roe v. Wade overturned.

Is there a ‘Trump effect’ on public morality?

U.S. voters -- especially evangelicals -- are now far more accepting of sinning politicians.

Russia inaugurates Orthodox cathedral in Paris

The Holy Trinity Cathedral is Russia’s biggest and most visible landmark in the French capital but neither Vladimir Putin nor Francois Hollande attended the opening.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. turns down Liberty student’s column criticizing Trump

(RNS) A sports columnist said his anti-Trump commentary was rejected but university President Jerry Falwell Jr. said it was redundant.

Dallas church to gay member: ‘We lovingly … call you to repentance’

(RNS) A church with 11,000 members booted out a man who was in a relationship with another man.

Richard Rohr wants Christians to see the Trinity as a divine dance

A book by the Franciscan priest and a popular spiritual writer has gotten rave reviews well beyond Catholic circles.

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25 Halloween costumes that won’t lead you to damnation

(RNS) Costume ideas for the faithful who also want to have fun.

InterVarsity blues

What is to be the reaction of those who are not hostile to evangelicalism and who have had positive experiences with -- and, frequently, high regard for -- IVCF? Two words: sadness and regret.

Trump’s delegitimization strategy

(RNS) He's taken the old Republican tropes about the "Silent Majority" and the "Moral Majority" to a whole new level.

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