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Need to know: Friday, September 9, 2016
Clinton describes her ‘activist, social justice faith’ to Baptists
Hillary Clinton quoted Scripture, hymns and even St. Francis of Assisi as she spoke at length about her faith — something she said doesn’t come naturally to a “Midwestern Methodist.”
Activists: West is ignoring genocide of Middle East religious minorities
The plight of Christians in the Middle East is all but ignored, say their advocates.
Descendants of slaves sold by Georgetown call for a $1 billion foundation for reconciliation
A group of descendants of slaves sold by Jesuits in the 19th century to benefit Georgetown University called on both the university and Maryland Jesuits to do more to promote reconciliation after the horrors of slavery.
Up to 20 Marines could face disciplinary action over Muslim recruit’s death
Investigation into the death of a Muslim recruit from Michigan found a multitude of policy and procedural violations, including alleged physical and verbal abuse by drill instructors.
‘Star Trek’ resistance is futile, even in the Vatican
A writer for the pope’s newspaper praises the famous show on its 50th anniversary — but more for its ethical message than its artistic accomplishment.
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Americans view pastors’ political endorsements as ‘inappropriate’
(RNS) About 8 in 10 Americans say it is inappropriate for pastors to endorse a political candidate during a church service, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.
Veteran religion reporter looks for the Bible in public life
Ken Briggs documents his journey across America to find the Bible — and the “Bible-less Christianity” its disappearance has created — in his new book, “The Invisible Bestseller.”
Saint names dropped from 12 Midwest hospitals
(RNS) Goodbye, St. Anthony.
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How Phyllis Schlafly changed the conservative movement
(RNS) She used religion to make the so-called social issues the locus of grass roots conservative politics.
New poll: Zero percent of British public buy partnered clergy celibacy claims
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) 100% of parishioners wish they didn't have to talk about sex.
Phyllis Schlafly and the future of ‘women’s issues’
Anyone who deems a liberal political objective “inevitable” hasn’t paid enough attention to the legacy of Phyllis Schlafly, writes Jennifer Marshall.
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Bonus tracks
- How a cult that believes cats are divine beings ended up in Tennessee
- When did ‘modesty’ become a dirty word?
- ‘Hillbilly Elegy’: Best-selling author J.D. Vance on faith in Appalachia
- China’s tech-savvy, burned-out and spiritually adrift, turn to Buddhism
- 9/11 anniversary sparks new wave of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories
