The Slingshot: Rabbi resigns; Passover begins; Prince eulogized

 

Need to know: Friday, April 22, 2016

Top Conservative rabbi to resign over ‘sexual identity’ struggle

Dallas Rabbi William Gershon will step down from his position as president of the Rabbinical Assembly.

The ‘Splainer: Passover, the most beloved Jewish holiday

Why does this celebration of liberation lie at the center of Jewish belief and tradition?

5 faith facts about Prince: Sexy, provocative and religious

The iconic pop singer was clearly and undoubtedly a man of faith.

Trump and Cruz clash over North Carolina ‘bathroom law’

The debate over the bill comes as the presidential race moves into the more socially liberal northeast.

London becomes a leading destination for French Jews after attacks

A growing stream of French Jews see the British capital as a convenient and less threatening option as France grapples with anti-Semitism.

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‘Time 100’ ranking includes a few religious mentions

(RNS) Pope Francis made the cut, as did a few others motivated by their religious beliefs.

Burundi’s Catholic Church rejects government’s ‘terrorist’ label

(RNS) Catholic bishops had strongly opposed President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term.

Passover candy: Good or evil?

Passover candy makes a beloved holiday even sweeter for many Jews, even as some complain the stuff is loaded with dye and overly sweet.

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Jews and Muslims to build rival arks (SATIRE)

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (RNS) The announcement that only Christians will be hired to work at the Ark Encounter theme park has sent waves through the non-Christian religious tourism world.

Why religious non-profits can’t admit giving ground on contraception mandate

It would make their religious scruples look negotiable.

Trump won big in the Bible Belt (and lots of mini-Bible Belts outside the South)

Trump won across the South, but he also is doing well in other evangelical regions.

The legalism spiral in religion

To fixate on the letter of the law is to miss out on grace. But rejecting all limits isn't the answer.

Who cares about Passover anymore?

Many Jews are going to be including rice and beans in their Passover diets. The real question is: What does Passover mean to many American Jews?

 

 


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