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Need to know: Friday, May 13, 2016
Donald Trump says Muslim ban was ‘just a suggestion’
"It hasn’t been called for yet, nobody’s done it," he said.
US Catholics cautiously hopeful women may one day be deacons
“It will make a huge difference,” say women's groups in response to the pope's call to study the issue.
U.S. orders public schools to allow transgender access to bathrooms
It does not have the force of law, but it contains an implicit threat of lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.
Ohio church can’t claim insurance coverage for boy’s beating
World Harvest Church tried to claim part of its $3.1 million settlement with parents who alleged a daycare worker beat a child.
Methodists reject alternative format for divisive LGBT discussions
The General Conference shot down a process that would have allowed delegates to discuss contentious issues in small groups.
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Pope Francis: Let’s study idea of ordaining women as deacons
Clarity would be "good for the church" the pontiff told inquiring nuns.
American Bible Society marks 200th birthday
(RNS) It has placed the Bible in the hands of the military and disaster victims and people who speak most of the languages of the world.
Non-Muslim groups say NJ mosque should get OK
The groups said “unequal treatment of the mosque in this case represents a potential threat” to their free exercise rights.
Citadel refuses Muslim woman’s request to wear hijab
The military college declined to make an exception to the standardized uniform considered essential to its learning goals.
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The Jewish community need not tolerate anti-Israel views
You believe that Israel is a disaster? Don't expect the Jewish community to support that view.
Why won’t Steven Furtick answer tough questions about his ministry?
The mega-church pastor has been criticized for a lavish lifestyle, lack of accountability, and building a celebrity culture.
Why we sacrifice to idols every time we eat factory-farmed meat
(RNS) We want meat that tastes good and that we can afford to have on a regular basis. But Christians are called to a higher moral standard.
In honoring Biden and Boehner, Notre Dame lives up to Pope Francis’ vision
Notre Dame President John Jenkins is sending a message in line with the pope’s vision.
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