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Need to know: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Fake ISIS attack in Prague, intended as protest, causes panic
In the words of Czechoslovakia’s president: “idiocy."
Cardinal Burke insists he is serving Francis, not opposing him
Pope Francis has faced strong opposition from traditionalists— and the face of that opposition has often been Cardinal Raymond Burke.
New York grand jury indicts man for murder of Muslim cleric
The murders “strike at the very heart of our county’s Muslim community,” read the Queens district attorney’s statement.
Malaysian rapper held over music video said to insult Islam
Authorities took exception to his use of images of a mosque and the word “Allah” in the video.
Texas judge blocks Obama transgender bathroom rules
The decision is at least the third legal setback for transgender rights in federal court this month.
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The ‘Olympic spirit’ thrives despite bad behavior in Rio’s Summer Games
Athletes and officials have lied, scalped tickets, and otherwise disgraced themselves. But still, there have been some fine displays of the "Olympic spirit."
Gulf tourism frenzy in Bosnia polarizes locals
In a secular country where many Muslims drink alcohol and wear European-style clothing, some are worried about the arrival of a Saudi-built mall where no alcohol is sold, and the appearance of burqas and traditional Arab robes on the streets.
An end to a form of modern-day slavery
The Justice Department’s move to phase out private federal prisons brings a welcome end to a moral and political crisis that has tested the very foundations of our democracy, says Johnny Bernard Hill.
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Why we can’t ban anti-Semites from the US
(RNS) Trump wants to ban anti-Semites from America. Thanks, but it won't work.
BYU (almost) clarifies its policy on Mormon students who leave the faith, while claiming (sort of) it was already their own idea
The good news: BYU is softening its harsh policies toward Mormon students who lose their faith while in college. However, the university seems to be claiming that its decision to do so was not influenced by the FreeBYU campaign. What gives?
On LGBT equality, middle ground is disappearing
(RNS) You are either for full and unequivocal LGBT equality, or you are against it.
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Bonus tracks
- Remembering a Christian and a Jew who traced anti-Judaism to its roots
- A city in Tajikistan is drawing up lists of women who wear hijabs
- Jimmy Carter begins Habitat work in Memphis with a devotional
- Channeling his father for a day as Fiddler’s Tevye
- Donald Trump outreach inaccurately claimed top Hispanic pastor as advisor