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Need to know: Monday, August 22, 2016
Faith-based groups mobilize to aid Louisiana flood victims
As the crisis continues to unfold, faith-based groups are distributing aid, providing shelter and helping to rebuild.
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."
4 Muslim vets on life in the military
Four military veterans share their experiences as Muslims serving in the armed forces.
Donald Trump isn’t relying on faith alone
The Republican candidate brings on board a new religious-outreach director.
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.
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German conservatives call for partial ban on face veil
(Reuters) The CDU's calls for a partial ban come as it has lost support to the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which says Islam is incompatible with the constitution.
US judge says funeral home had religious right to fire transgender worker
(Reuters) A federal judge ruled that a Detroit funeral home that 'operates as a ministry' was exempt from a law protecting transgender employees because of its owner's Christian beliefs.
In wake of riots, Milwaukee looks inward for solutions
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) After violent riots, Milwaukeeans in the blighted inner city are searching for their own way out of despair.
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On LGBT equality, middle ground is disappearing
(RNS) You are either for full and unequivocal LGBT equality, or you are against it.
How Shauna Niequist became successful by not trying to be
Shauna refused to live in another's shadow. Going forward, her notable relatives may be known by their relation to her.
Success and truth in religion
Conservative churches – not just liberal ones – are also seeing a decline in membership. We might now once again need to observe that “success does not certify truth” in church life.
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Bonus tracks
- An end to a form of modern-day slavery
- Voters must strain to hear beyond the white noise of their souls
- France’s ‘burkini’ bans are about more than religion or clothing
- Hindu American Olympic medal winner says religion taught him control on the court
- Memory of botched Jesus painting preserved in comedic opera
