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A variety of the redacted documents available on FaithLeaks.org from the “Jehovah’s Witness Palmer Congregation Sexual Abuse Investigation.” Images from FaithLeaks.org
Need to know: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Ex-Mormons launch FaithLeaks to root out abuse and corruption in churches
This week the site published 33 letters and documents detailing an internal investigation of alleged sexual abuse within a congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
North Korea is worst place for Christian persecution, group says
This is the 16th year in a row the nation has topped the list.
Moody Bible president and COO both resign, provost retires
The changes come in the midst of “widespread concerns over the direction” of the conservative Christian school.
Study suggests Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ actually improved attitudes toward Muslims
The authors concluded that media backlash to the ban and the national conversation it prompted caused many participants to reevaluate their views.
By 2040, Islam could be the second-largest religion in the US
According to Pew, the U.S. Muslim population will more than double to about 8 million in 2050 — surpassing Jews as the nation’s second-largest religious group.
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Rich Stearns to retire from charity behemoth World Vision
(RNS) — During his tenure, World Vision grew to collect $1 billion in annual revenue in 2017, making it No. 15 on Forbes’ list of the nation’s largest charities.
Guam archbishop faces new sexual assault allegation
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Archbishop Anthony Apuron already faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse of altar boys in the 1970s.
How US mosques are dealing with Muslims’ mental health issues
A new referral initiative started in a Raleigh, N.C. mosque in September is part of a growing menu of social services nationwide aimed at addressing the needs of American Muslims, which have never been stronger.
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Our church was named for Robert E. Lee — here is how we changed it
(RNS) — It has been, under the surface, a re-litigating of Lee’s terms of surrender at Appomattox. (Commentary)
How California’s megachurches changed Christian culture
(The Conversation) — California megachurches have played a significant role in how millions of people – Christian or not – understand Christianity.
‘Double persecution’: The untold plight of Christian women worldwide
Every day, six Christian women are reportedly raped, sexually harassed or forced to marry under threat of execution due to their faith.
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