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Author Jen Hatmaker. Photo by Amy Melsa Photography
Need to know: Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Trump’s failure to condemn Minnesota mosque attack stirs social media anger
“Dear @realDonaldTrump, there was an act of domestic terrorism at the Dar Al Farooq mosque. Your silence is deafening. Sincerely, America,” one user said in a tweet.
Christian author Jen Hatmaker on the ‘moxie’ it takes to get your books banned
Today is the release date for her new book: “Of Mess and Moxie,” in which she writes about authoring blacklisted books and other challenges of life as a “professional Christian.”
Atheists believed to be less moral, says study
They "are broadly perceived as potentially morally depraved and dangerous" - even in secular countries, according to the BBC study.
California pastor caught in immigration enforcement net
"I'm a minister. I have my American citizen wife, being married for 14 years. I have two kids. I support the economy of this country and I paying my taxes. I never commit crime in this country," said the Rev. Noe Carias, who is now in detention.
Tennessee to include Sikhism in public school standards
The Tennessee State Board of Education has approved new social studies standards that, for the first time ever, include Sikhism — a decision Sikhs viewed as a victory in combating bias, discrimination, and violence against the Sikh community.
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Trump’s evangelical advisers request papal meeting after critique from Francis’ friends
(RNS) Evangelical author and activist Johnnie Moore said he made the request on behalf of evangelicals who have informally been advising the president.
Britain’s first Anglican same-sex marriage celebrated in a Scottish church
LONDON (RNS) — In June, the Scottish Episcopal Church, which is part of the Anglican Communion, announced that it was allowing gay weddings after its synod voted to amend its canon law on marriage.
Gene editing: Gateway to Promised Land, or key to Pandora’s box?
It raises a host of ethical questions with religious ramifications, but bioethicist Arthur Caplan says designer babies aren't among them — yet.
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How Buddhist mindfulness can awaken the church
(RNS) Many Christians are finding mindfulness practice to be not just compatible but complimentary to their faith. They discover within these Buddhist-derived practices not only a key to renewal and holy living, but also a doorway to a neglected Christian tradition.
Stephen Miller shows that synagogues must teach Jewish values
(RNS) — How did American Judaism 'produce' Stephen Miller?
We knew what we were doing: Gushee on Trump, 2015-2016
“The warning signs about Donald Trump were everywhere, and we elected him president anyway,” David Gushee writes.
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