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The Slingshot: .Bible; Catholic labor; Church safety
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — March 14, 2018
American Bible Society’s .bible domain policies restrict religious freedom online, critics say. Why are Catholic bishops backing unions at the Supreme Court? Lightning kills 15 worshippers in Rwanda, as government cracks down on unsafe churches
The Slingshot: Pope poll; Ham served; Guns targeted
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — March 7, 2018
Pope Francis is still popular, but warm feelings waning among conservatives. After a rescinded invitation, Ken Ham talks about God at an Oklahoma university. Why carrying a gun is an immoral act, according to Marilynne Robinson.
The Slingshot: Arrested clergy; Indonesian floggings; Graham in the White House
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — February 28, 2018
Dozens of nuns, other Catholics arrested advocating for immigrants. Christians flogged in public for playing banned children’s game in the Indonesian province of Aceh. Billy Graham and American presidents shared personal bonds.
The Slingshot: Hearts and ashes; Pence and Jesus; Carnival and curling
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — February 14, 2018
When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day, what's a clergyperson to do? Omarosa says Mike Pence ‘thinks Jesus tells him to say things.’ Jews and Muslims invited to Carnival in Germany. Former Olympic curling hopeful is now a priest.
The Slingshot: Video games for Christians and Buddhists
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — February 7, 2018
Some Christian gamers use Minecraft to advance their faith, while Buddhist monks worry about technologically distracted novices. Poland’s president signs legislation making it a crime to suggest the country was complicit in the Holocaust.
The Slingshot: SOTU; Clinton adviser; Chilean bishop
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 31, 2018
Some religious leaders hail, others hammer President Trump's first State of the Union speech. Hillary Clinton offers explanation for not firing campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment. Pope sends sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate bishop.
The Slingshot: Snake news; Hate in Whitefish; Winter books
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 24, 2018
Pope compares fake news to ‘snake tactics.’ Descending on a Montana town, neo-Nazi trolls test where free speech ends. Our seasonal list of recently published books that deal with religion and spirituality in plot, theme or subject matter.
The Slingshot: Salvadorans in churches; Stressed Anglican priests; Thai elephant battle
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 17, 2018
Salvadorans at risk of losing immigration status find support in churches. Church of England priests turn to trade unions for support. Renowned Buddhist scholar face jail for ‘criticizing’ Thai monarchy.
The Slingshot: Muslim mental health; Anti-Semitism in Germany; Impeachment fast
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 10, 2018
U.S. mosques expand therapist referral programs to address growing need. Germany worried about 'imported anti-Semitism' after immigrant protests. James Dobson urges fast, saying U.S. “will be in serious trouble” if Trump is forced out of office.
The Slingshot: Cardinal Law dies; Sacred crafts; Good Yule!
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — December 20, 2017
Cardinal Law, central figure in church abuse scandal, dies. In Christ’s birthplace, olive wood artisans carry on a Holy Land tradition. The roots of the Christmas tree: Pagans celebrate Yule
The Slingshot: Doug Jones; Hanukkah lights; Rohingya rape
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — December 13, 2017
5 faith facts about Doug Jones. Celebrating Hanukkah where the dominant winter holiday isn’t Christmas. Rohingya women alleged to have been methodically raped by Myanmar’s armed forces.
The Slingshot: Trump retweets; Sanctuary churches; Sharia in Greece
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — November 29, 2017
The president spreads inflammatory videos. His administration is challenged by churches sheltering immigrants faced with deportation. Nearly a century after the sultans left, Greek Muslims will no longer have to live by Ottoman rules.
The Slingshot: Activist scholars; Puritans and Pilgrims; Judah Maccabee shot
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — November 22, 2017
Religion scholars turn activist in the shadow of Trump. What is the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan and which of them do we thank for Thanksgiving? A children’s book is not immune to vaccine conspiracy theories.
The Slingshot: Church security; Tech bias; Robot religion
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — November 15, 2017
Since the Texas church shooting, a security consultant said his firm has been overwhelmed with so many requests that congregations will have to wait up to a year for its training.
The Slingshot: Roy Moore; human sacrifice; women drivers
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — September 27, 2017
Firebrand jurist Moore wins GOP primary runoff in Alabama. Witch doctors are sacrificing children in drought-stricken Uganda. Saudi women will be allowed to drive in the kingdom in 2018
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