Need to know: Friday, April 15, 2016
Tennessee governor vetoes bill to make Bible state book
The bill's sponsors expect the legislature to override the veto.
Canada drafts assisted dying law that bans ‘suicide tourism’
The option to die with a doctor's prescription would only apply to Canadian adults suffering incurable illness.
The Citadel considers allowing a Muslim hijab
If the request for the Muslim headscarf is granted, it would be the first exception to the Citadel’s uniform.
Political trip to Vatican? Not at all, Sanders tells Italian paper
He'll speak to a Vatican council on economic justice but says the church is not endorsing his presidential run.
Gender bias may be part of Episcopal Church firings, ex-staffer says
Respect for women wasn't the norm at N.Y. headquarters.
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Religion and politics clash over Sierra Leone abortion bill
Sierra Leone has one of the world's highest maternal mortality rates with some 10 percent resulting from unsafe abortions, according to a 2013 report.
White House, faith leaders say ‘moral obligation’ to halt payday loans
(RNS) They agreed to "do something to stop payday lenders from preying on consumers."
Interfaith leaders urge political parties to reject Islamophobia
WASHINGTON (RNS) The group called on the Democratic and Republican party heads to explicitly and unambiguously commit to combating discrimination against Muslims.
Kentucky will remove county clerk names from marriage licenses
The governor signed the law to establish a single form for every bride, groom or spouse. And Rowan County clerk Kim Davis won't have to put her name on it.
Louisiana governor signs order protecting LGBT rights, calls it ‘good for business’
The order breaks the pattern of southern states passing laws to limit such rights.
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Christian therapists push back against Tennessee counseling bill
A Tennessee bill would allow mental health providers to refuse to treat patients based on their religious convictions. But Christian counselors say the bill is discriminatory and unnecessary.
Are Mormons in their 20s and 30s leaving the LDS Church?
More young adults appear to be leaving the Mormon fold, but the rate of their exodus is less severe than their peers in the Millennial generation.
When John Kasich taught Torah
Kasich tried to explain Torah to yeshiva students. He wasn't entirely wrong.
What’s in a nickname? 6 college teams with unexpected religious roots
A devil isn't always a devil, and a Quaker sometimes fights.
James Dobson’s flawed take on population decline (no.1: We’re not in decline)
Raising false "facts" doesn't excuse shaming women into not breeding enough.
