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RNS-Zacharias-Lessions: How to prevent another Ravi Zacharias-level failure
(RNS) — For years Ravi Zacharias International Ministries denied allegations of misconduct by its late founder. A recent report, commissioned by the organization, found those allegations were credible. Why did it take so long to find out the truth? And how can other faith groups prevent similar scandals? By Bob Smietana. 1,600 words. (Category: a)
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RNS-Simone-Campbell: As Sister Simone Campbell leaves Network, she reflects on a career in Washington
(RNS) — As Sister Simone Campbell leaves her post at Catholic social justice lobby Network this month, she sat down with RNS for an exit interview of sorts to discuss her more than 16 years with the group — and revealed new details about some of her past activism. By Jack Jenkins. 1,878 words. (category: a)
NEWS BRIEF
RNS-MPAC-Mauritanian: Muslim Media Awards To Honor “The Mauritanian”
(RNS) —The Muslim Public Affairs Council of Hollywood Media Awards, an event focused on the portrayal of Islam in the entertainment industry, will feature the film “The Mauritanian” and actress Jody Foster. By Joseph Hammond. 450 words (Categories, a)
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RNS-Jones-DeathRow: Faith leaders urge clemency for Okla. death-row inmate, cite mounting evidence
(RNS) — Faith leaders are ramping up their support for an Oklahoma death-row inmate as his clemency hearing nears. Julius Jones, 40, was sentenced to death in 2002 but advocates say a different person committed the crime in which a prominent Edmond, Okla., businessman was killed during a carjacking. By Adelle M. Banks. 500 words. (category: a)
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RNS- Nun-Myanmar: Catholic nun protesting in Myanmar is praised as ‘a model for church leaders’
(RNS) – A Catholic nun, kneeling before armed forces in Myanmar and begin them not to shoot on protestors, has become a symbol for the protests against the military coup that destabilized the country in February. By Claire Giangravè. 450 words. (categories c)
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RNS- Russian-Encyclical: Pope Francis’ encyclical now available in Russian thanks to Muslim translation
(RNS) – Pope Francis’ latest encyclical promoting human fraternity, Brothers All, will be available in Russian thanks to the translation by local Muslims who hope the document will promote peaceful dialogue among religions. By Claire Giangravè. 300 words. (categories c)
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RNS-Chaplain-Merger: Facing changing spirituality on campus, historic chaplain groups merge
(RNS) — Two chaplain organizations that have served the spiritual, ethical and religious needs of college campus communities for more than 60 years have agreed to unite to form a single organization, the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education or ACSLHE. By Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. 515 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Prior-Oped: Shame, grace and #STOPtheSTEAL
(RNS) — Those who have responded to the Capitol riot by directly contradicting the facts or responding irrationally may be suffering a disappointment has turned to shame. This powerful force in human experience can cause us to interpret our entire identities through how we believe we are seen by others. By Karen Swallow Prior. 1,200 words. (category: k)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Riess-Oped: Racism at BYU is a problem, study finds
(RNS) — Brigham Young University, the flagship school for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued a major report last week indicating that racism and a lack of diversity are problems on campus and that they may be getting worse instead of better. By Jana Riess. 1,050 words. (category: k)