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Need to know: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Washington’s National Cathedral should not bestow a blessing on Donald Trump
Former Cathedral Dean Gary Hall says it must choose between being “a practicing Christian church and a gathering place for American civic expression.”
An unexpected president and the ‘hand of God’
In our “Hand of God” series, RNS takes a closer look at the widespread belief that God intervenes in our nation’s political process.
How evangelical preachers at Trump inauguration (mis)-use Jewish rituals
Trump’s inclusion of these preachers signals the growing — sometimes controversial — interest in “Hebraic roots” in Christian circles.
Vatican orders Knights of Malta to cooperate with papal inquiry
This is the latest salvo in an increasingly bitter battle between the Vatican and the global charity, which has defied Pope Francis and tried to discredit the probe.
Archbishop of Canterbury to express remorse over Reformation violence
Justin Welby’s statement is expected to apologize for the many acts of violence carried out on behalf of the Church of England — including burning Roman Catholics at the stake.
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Sanctuary congregations have doubled since Trump election, say faith leaders
(RNS) More than 800 congregations now call themselves 'sanctuaries.'
Man arrested after Washington state Islamic Center fire
Police near Seattle said the man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree arson at a parking lot near the mosque.
‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ marchers honor King, fight fear of Trump
Crying out “no justice, no peace,” crowds joined the Rev. Al Sharpton in a weekend march towards the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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Declaring war on “Radical Islam”
(RNS) Why it makes sense to use scare quotes.
How one interview shattered a reporter’s worldview (SATIRE)
WASHINGTON (RNS) Pro-choice and religious? A reporter confesses to having their entire narrative destroyed.
When Jews and Muslims really speak to each other
When Jews and Muslims get real with each other, God smiles. So does Allah.
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