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Need to know: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Slammed: Pastor Mark Burns’ benediction at the GOP convention
God should sue the Republican National Convention for defamation, writes Nicholas Kristof.
United Methodist groups divided after election of first LGBT bishop
Despite the denomination’s ban on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing homosexuals,” it happened.
Christian conservatives cheer GOP party platform
Opposition to gay marriage, bathroom choice, and more.
From idealism to disillusion, the shifting profile of Islamist attackers
Attacks by psychotic, less religious perpetrators can be harder to prevent.
‘Garden of Eden’ becomes a World Heritage Site
Scholars believe the marshlands at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates inspired the Biblical garden.
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After Nice attack, French Muslims feel fear and alienation
(Reuters) Many Muslims feel their community is being unfairly blamed for the Bastille Day attack that killed 84 people, and they fear that discrimination and social divisions will grow in its wake.
Hindu monk’s temple mission in India a headache for Modi
(Reuters) The disputed site, now ringed with guard towers and troops, is in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state, the setting of elections early next year that could make or break Modi's chances of gaining control of the upper house of parliament.
Pope Francis telephones Nice leaders: ‘What can I do for you?’
(RNS) The pontiff called out of the blue on Sunday evening, apologizing for his lack of fluency in French and promising to meet with families of the victims "as soon as possible."
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Let’s make America Muslim-free again
A key part of Trump's platform is to eliminate Muslim immigration. So on Day 1 of the GOP convention, let's take a look at how great America could become without any Muslim influence at all.
Is ‘Pokemon Go’ good for the Jews?
(RNS) The "Pokemon Go" craze can teach us about God, if we know where to look for it.
The Next Mormons: Who are the Millennials, and what do they want?
Today I'm launching a Kickstarter campaign to support The Next Mormons survey -- a major national survey of four generations of Latter-Day Saints. I hope you'll choose to participate by making a donation and spreading the word.
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