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Need to know: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Methodists nominate 3 openly gay candidates for bishop
The United Methodist Church decided not to take up contentious LBGT issues. But that’s not stopping its regional conferences.
God? Meaning of life? Many Americans don’t seek them in church
Survey: A majority of people who do not attend church say they’re not interested in worship or God talk.
Trump gave less than $10,000 to charity over 7 years
Trump promises to give to charity, doesn’t follow-through.
Supreme Court won’t consider religious liberty contraceptive case
This leaves in place a Washington State law that does not allow pharmacists who object to dispensing contraceptive drugs and devices a religious exemption.
Israel bans access for non-Muslims to Jerusalem holy site
Police closed access to Jewish worshippers and other visitors for the remainder of the week to prevent tensions with Muslim worshippers.
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A multifaith crowd packs soap and toothpaste for Syrian refugees
(RNS) Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Jews and Buddhists find a way to help.
Two popes share a Vatican stage and show only one is in charge
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis honored Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the 65th anniversary of the retired pope's ordination -- an appearance that tamped down the 'two popes' debate.
Online, Muslim women face threats from both Islamophobes and reformers
The harassment is a high price to pay for a strong digital presence.
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Can Mormon women be witnesses to priesthood ordinances?
The Savior chose women to be witnesses to the most important priesthood ordinance of all: the resurrection.
The ‘Very Good Gospel’ of Shalom
Contrasting a personal salvation Christian Gospel with a morally richer shalom Gospel.
Where do Southern Baptists go when they leave? The answer in one chart
Only 62 percent of Southern Baptist youth are in a Southern Baptist church today.
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