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guest is an author at Religion News Service.
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Fewer churches are involved in politics, and that’s not good
By guest — May 25, 2016
(RNS) Among most types of churches, participation in service-related activities is increasing while political participation is decreasing.
Missouri Synod set for fight over who should preach to Lutherans
By guest — May 24, 2016
HAMEL, Ill. — While the pool of men answering the call to enter seminary has shrunk in recent decades, some want to enforce higher standards on ministers who aren’t ordained.
Catholic church audit shows spike in sex abuse reports
By guest — May 20, 2016
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops attributes much of the 35 percent jump to six dioceses filing for bankruptcy and some states allowing victims to sue over old cases.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is discriminatory. Let’s fix it
By guest — May 18, 2016
(RNS) RFRA is being used as a vehicle for institutions and individuals to argue that their faith justifies myriad harms -- to equality, to dignity, to health and to core American values. This is wrong.
At commencement services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, my heart ached
By guest — May 17, 2016
(RNS) The country has come to “know” the girls' father in mythical terms, as a martyr, hero and fallen soldier in the struggle for justice. But they knew him as “Daddy.”
Trump hits back at British prime minister over Muslim ban
By guest — May 16, 2016
"It looks like we're not going to have a very good relationship,” Trump said, referring to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Iran wants to eradicate Baha’is. We should demand their religious freedom
By guest — May 13, 2016
(RNS) Saturday (May 14) is the eighth anniversary of Iran’s imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders. Unfortunately, there are signs the persecution of the Baha'is is on the upswing.
Ohio church can’t claim insurance coverage for boy’s beating
By guest — May 12, 2016
World Harvest Church tried to claim part of its $3.1 million settlement with parents who alleged a daycare worker beat their 2-year-old with a ruler.
How outdated Mormon teachings may be abetting ‘rape culture’
By guest — May 10, 2016
Mormon women, especially at LDS-owned schools, continue to be bombarded with the notion that they are at least partially responsible for sexual assaults.
Muslim student wrongly identified as ‘Isis’ in yearbook
By guest — May 9, 2016
A California student was embarrassed and distressed after a picture of her wearing an Islamic headscarf, or hijab, appeared in her high school yearbook with the false name "Isis Phillips."
British Labour Party struggles to root out anti-Semitism
By guest — May 6, 2016
(RNS) The scandal stems from an unapologetic criticism of Israel for its actions in the occupied territories and elsewhere.
Why our Jewish and Christian faiths demand criminal justice reform
By guest — May 5, 2016
(RNS) Improving the administration of justice is not just a matter of politics, but also a moral and ethical obligation.
Does God really want us to suffer unrelenting pain?
By guest — May 4, 2016
(RNS) It is the common impulse of people of goodwill everywhere to prevent or at least mitigate all forms of gratuitous suffering.
Psychedelic drugs can deepen religious experiences
By guest — April 29, 2016
(RNS) Will a country that prides itself on religious liberty allow them?
A satanic movement seeks political change
By guest — April 27, 2016
The Satanic Temple and the motion picture studio behind "The Witch" have collaborated on a multicity tour called The Sabbat Cycle, which consists of screenings of the film followed by politically driven satanic rituals.
