NEWS STORY
RNS-Quaker-Wars: In military authorization vote, Quakers claim a victory
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As with most legislative victories, many organizations played a role in the 268-161 House vote to repeal the 2002 AUMF, which originally authorized then-President George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. But few focused on the issue longer or more doggedly than the FCNL, which has toiled for years to stop what it describes as the “endless wars” launched by the United States. As the AUMF repeal effort moves to the Senate, activists are celebrating the culmination of decades of quiet — but persistent — faith-rooted activism. By Jack Jenkins. 1450 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-UCC-Synod: United Church of Christ prepares to meet virtually, unveil new racial justice initiative
(RNS) — This year’s UCC Special Edition 2021 General Synod will be held virtually from July 11 to 18. It comes as a number of Protestant denominations resume meeting this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic upended plans in 2020 — but don’t expect the mainline denomination to debate CRT. By Emily McFarlan Miller. 650 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Burge-Oped: The cost of leaving Islam for American Muslims
(RNS) — According to the sample collected from members of the Ex-Muslims of North America, the likelihood of leaving Islam is at its highest when young peoples lives are the most unsettled. As teenagers and 20-somethings seek to earn a degree, get a job, and possibly find a life partner, their attachment to the religion of their youth begins to wane. By Ryan Burge. 1,030 words. (caategory: k)