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Need to know: Friday, December 9, 2016
Evangelicals in Trump’s Cabinet: Choice of Pruitt alarms scientists, environmentalists
Many of Trump’s picks are Christians who could reverse progress on the environment and retard science and teaching standards.
Astronaut and senator, John Glenn saw no conflict between faith and science
During his second space flight at age 77 in 1998, Glenn, a lifelong Presbyterian, told reporters his view of space only strengthened his belief in God.
‘Nicest guys ever’ arrested while dumpster-diving to feed the homeless
The men have been charged with defiant trespassing, loitering and prowling at night, after they were caught scavenging for discarded food and giving it to charities.
German court rules Muslim girl must take part in swimming lessons
Germany’s highest court rejected an appeal by the girl’s parents that she should be excused from the classes because a burkini did not conform with Islam’s ethic of decency.
Evangelicals, your attacks on ‘the media’ are getting dangerous
For many conservatives, the phrase “fake news” is now being used to describe “liberal bias,” but fake news has real consequences, writes Sarah Pulliam Bailey.
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Outcry greets Vatican decision to reaffirm ban on gay priests
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A decision to reaffirm Rome's opposition to gay priests has angered activists fighting for change within the Catholic Church.
Charleston shooting witness: ‘I was just waiting my turn’
Felicia Sanders testified Wednesday that her son asked Dylann Roof, “Why are you doing this?” He answered: “I have to do this. You are taking our women and you are taking over the world.”
Trump advisers: The faith factor
Some of Trump’s appointments are supported or opposed by religious groups; others have taken notable positions on issues of faith and values.
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Hillary Clinton discovers her true calling was never politics
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (RNS) Why the former politician will soon be donning a stole.
Happy one hundredth birthday, Kirk Douglas!
Kirk Douglas turns 100 on Friday (Dec. 9). He is a modern Jewish hero.
When you’re the one in the captain’s chair
It is easy to be the fire-breathing prophet when you are not the leader.
