Daily Archives: April 25, 2019
In a time of rising suicide, religious communities move beyond condemnation to care
By Bob Smietana — April 25, 2019
(RNS) — Numerous faith traditions have a history of criticizing suicide as a sin. But some faith leaders are now working not only to offer those facing despair help in addressing the root causes of suicide but to remove the stigma that keeps so many suffering families quiet after the death of a loved one.
How the ‘Harry Potter’ books are replacing the Bible as millennials’ foundational text
By Tara Isabella Burton — April 25, 2019
(RNS) — Engagement with the Potter texts online brought millions to the World Wide Web, which in turn has indelibly shaped our approach to self and belief.
So Cal conference this weekend on Mormon Millennials
By Jana Riess — April 25, 2019
Scholars, journalists, and data crunchers are meeting in Claremont, CA on Saturday to discuss what's happening with Mormon Millennials.
In D.C., a call for restaurants to give fasting Muslims an alternative to IHOP in Ramadan
By Aysha Khan — April 25, 2019
(RNS) — In Dearborn, Mich., and other cities with large Muslim populations, many local restaurants have already realized that there is money to be made in remaining open all night for the suhoor and iftar meals.
The Satanic Temple is a real religion, says IRS
By Menachem Wecker — April 25, 2019
(RNS) — The Satanic Temple says it was recently recognized as a church by the IRS. The group, which is nontheistic and argues religion can be 'divorced' from superstition, has said it should have the same rights and protections as other religious groups.
Practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions fear increasing intolerance under Bolsonaro
By Eduardo Campos Lima — April 25, 2019
SAO PAULO (RNS) — During his campaign, Brazil's new president unapologetically dismissed the concerns of Afro-Brazilian communities, announcing at one point, 'The state is Christian and the minority will have to change.'
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