Cathy Lynn Grossman
Cathy Lynn Grossman specializes in stories drawn from research and statistics on religion, spirituality and ethics. She also writes frequently on biomedical ethics and end-of-life-issues
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Conflict and burnout among top reasons pastors quit
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 12, 2016
(RNS) Many say they found another calling, but a new survey shows the major pressures driving pastors out of the pulpit.
Alabama chief justice defies Supreme Court gay marriage ruling, forbids clerks to issue licenses
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 6, 2016
(RNS) Justice Roy Moore ruled that the state's probate judges have a "ministerial duty" not to violate Alabama's "Sanctity of Marriage" laws.
Wheaton prof faces termination after ‘same God’ comment
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 5, 2016
(RNS) Larycia Hawkins was suspended in December after college officials said her theological statements “seemed inconsistent" with the evangelical college's doctrines.
Now that Anne Frank’s diary belongs to the world, what will we make of her? (COMMENTARY)
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 5, 2016
(RNS) In new diary translations, we may see Anne Frank differently -- perhaps more as a Jew who knew that questioning the world is a gift from God.
Anne Frank’s diary now belongs to the world. Will we see her differently?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 4, 2016
In new diary translations, we may see Anne Frank differently -- perhaps as a Jew who knew that questioning the world is a gift from God.
Tiny churches, big hopes: Why some thrive despite the odds
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 4, 2016
(RNS) In the age of the megachurch, meet some very small congregations that defy the odds for survival and thrive by "being all you can be in a religious setting."
Americans prize religious freedom for Christians — less for Muslims or atheists
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 30, 2015
(RNS) A new survey shows "religious freedom is now in the eye of the beholder," said Charles Haynes, of the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute.
Trump ties Pope Francis as second ‘most admired,’ behind Obama
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 28, 2015
(RNS) The president and Hillary Clinton are tops on the list but The Donald and the pontiff were also "top of mind" for many Americans when asked who they most admired.
Ky. governor orders clerks’ names removed from marriage licenses
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 22, 2015
Gov. Matt Bevin said he would change the forms that had drawn objections from Kim Davis and some other clerks.
What do 2016 election candidates believe? Check the RNS ‘5 faith facts’ series
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 17, 2015
(RNS) What does Donald Trump believe? Ted Cruz? Hillary Clinton? The RNS series, 5 Faith Facts, offers the religious background for the leading candidates for each party's nomination for the 2016 presidential election.
What will Donald Trump say next about Muslims?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 15, 2015
And how will Ted Cruz and other Trump rivals respond in tonight's GOP debate? Check our 5 faith facts on the candidates for their backgrounds.
O come to church all ye faithful, sort of faithful and atheists, too
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 14, 2015
(RNS) Church at Christmastime is not just about pageants and parties and family. Jesus makes the difference in drawing crowds -- including many unbelievers, a new survey finds.
Americans fear terrorism, mass shootings — and often Muslims as well
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 10, 2015
(RNS) Fear has ratcheted up in the wake of attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, a new survey finds. And reactions to mass shootings vary by the religious identity of the killers.
Act now, for God’s sake, faith voices urge Paris climate conference
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 9, 2015
(RNS) Christians and Jews, Muslims and Mormons are pressing leaders to forcefully address climate change. They're powered by deep belief that a just society requires this.
‘Own it!’ Terrorism is an Islamic issue, say some Muslims
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 4, 2015
(RNS) The U.S has no clear ideological campaign to fight ISIS or Islamists and President Obama is ducking reality by refusing to label Islamic terrorism, said a panel of progressive Muslims.
