Monthly Archives: April 2015
How Ferguson and now Baltimore are altering our perception of law enforcement (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — April 28, 2015
(RNS) A nation grounded in laws and justice requires a trained cadre whose work is to enforce laws fairly. We thought we had that cadre.
The ‘Splainer: What religious sites were lost or damaged in Nepal quake
By Kimberly Winston — April 28, 2015
(RNS) In one minute, the April 25 earthquake in Nepal toppled, destroyed and damaged a millennium of religious history. This 'Splainer looks at the damaged sites and their religious and historical significance.
Why Southern Baptists canceled an appearance by Ben Carson (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — April 28, 2015
(RNS) Younger Southern Baptists fear that a display of partisanship will sacrifice the meeting’s ability to be a prophetic voice in relation to both parties. The desire is not to withdraw politically, but to engage prophetically.
Why are NYC buses advertising hatred of Muslims?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 28, 2015
Those anti-Muslim bus ads in New York City can only promote hate. Who needs them?
Uncovering the roots (and branches) of the greatest revolution in the American Catholic Church
By Religion News LLC — April 28, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO – Perhaps no institution has been more affected by the sexual revolution and its adherents than the Catholic Church in the United States, especially its education system. In 1968, Fr. Charles Curran, professor of theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, along with more than 500 theologians, signed a “Statement of […]
Want to help quake-struck Nepal? Experts: Send money, don’t volunteer
By Reuters — April 28, 2015
As the death toll from Saturday's massive quake mounts, experts say support established charities and aid groups that know what's needed most, avoid disaster scammers.
Lesbian couple fired from Christian daycare for ‘living a life of sin’
By Eliel Cruz — April 28, 2015
A Methodist Day Care center dismissed two women for being lesbian.
Supreme Court revives Catholic groups’ objections to health care law
By Reuters — April 28, 2015
A lower court that originally ruled for the Obama administration must reconsider the cases of Catholic groups that object to the Obamacare contraception coverage mandate.
Meet the Mormon Celtic Woman
By Jana Riess — April 27, 2015
Roll out the emerald-green carpet. Irish singer Alex Sharpe is back in the U.S. touring with Celtic Woman, and she's particularly excited to see fellow Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
A ‘Christian’ Tinder: Do Christians want or need it? (COMMENTARY)
By Laura Turner — April 27, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) What I know of Christian culture -- the kind of evangelical subculture that would spawn something like this, at least -- would be pretty well set against the idea of a Christian Tinder.
Five things you should know about Mormon politics
By Tobin Grant — April 27, 2015
There's a lot we don't know about Mormons in American politics. Here are several things we do know.
Republicans get American religious history wrong
By Mark Silk — April 27, 2015
Limiting religious freedom is normal.
Why religious conservatives want the Supreme Court to consider other nations in its same-sex marriage ruling (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — April 27, 2015
(RNS) In 16 nations where same-sex unions are recognized, the changes came about not through judicial decree, but through the legislative process.
Islamic State’s sophisticated recruiting campaign poses persistent threat in U.S.
By Kevin Johnson — April 27, 2015
WASHINGTON – Federal authorities have identified more than 150 U.S. residents who have sought to join the ranks of the terror organization or rival groups in Syria.
Mormon Kate Kelly ‘happier’ and ‘invigorated’ after excommunication
By Thomas Burr — April 27, 2015
NEW YORK — “The men who (excommunicated me) literally think they kicked me out of heaven,” Ordain Women founder Kate Kelly said. “Luckily, I do not think that. … Out of this experience, I’ve realized that men don’t get to control my happiness."
