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Need to know: Monday, October 3, 2016
10 years after Amish schoolhouse killing, the work of grieving remains
The shooting 10 years ago in a placid Lancaster County hamlet made headlines across the world as the Amish rushed to forgive the shooter. But the grief and pain live on.
After crash, Hoboken residents ponder God and fate
As investigators look into what caused a New Jersey commuter train crash, some residents of this New York suburb ponder what role God and fate play in such tragedies.
Benedict XVI’s aide says 2014 World Cup influenced resignation
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime personal aide says that the former pontiff might have tried to hold on to travel to Brazil for World Youth Day had it been held in 2014.
A Florida city that’s voting with fear
Behind the good-life gloss of Boca Raton lurks a layer of anger directed at Muslims that’s deepened across the country in the 15 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Pope says respect gay and transgender people, questions gender theory
“When a person (who is gay) arrives before Jesus, Jesus certainly will not say, ‘Go away because you are homosexual,'” Francis said.
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Pope pays homage to tiny Catholic flock in Muslim Azerbaijan
(Reuters) 'Courage. Go ahead without fear,' Francis said, praising them for being a close-knit and vibrant 'community on the periphery.'
Alabama chief justice suspended over gay marriage stance
The Alabama Court of the Judiciary suspended Moore, effective immediately, without pay for the remainder of his term, saying in a ruling that it had found "clear and convincing evidence" of ethical violations.
Kenyan churches demand HIV test for couples wanting to marry
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The clergy who demand the tests say they are driven by a desire to protect their members from HIV and AIDS. But the practice may be illegal.
IRS changes status of Billy Graham’s ministry
(RNS) The change means the 66-year-old ministry will not have to file a public document of its income and salaries.
Rabbis mull whether to talk about politics on the High Holy Days
You know, the election, Black Lives Matter, immigration…
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On the erosion of our national character
(RNS) A government is only as good as its people, and a people get the government they deserve.
Pedophile for president? Religious right refuses to divorce Trump. Again.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (RNS) Jerry Falwell, Jr. responds to the latest Trump remarks about teenage girls and sex tapes.
7 dating tips for Mormon women, helpfully mansplained for you
Single Mormon women: You've been hijacked by dangerous feminist ideologies that prevent you from recognizing that you can never be happy without a man. Any man. So sisters, get with the program.
The Hyde Amendment targeted poor women. It’s time to end it
(RNS) For women, managing their fertility and controlling their bodies is critical to having power over their destinies.
Billy Graham’s grandson on his near suicide and whether he’s planning a comeback
Tullian Tchividjian tells RNS he spent hours researching the best way to commit suicide during this period of despair.
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