Yonat Shimron
Yonat Shimron is an RNS National Reporter and Senior Editor.
All Stories by Yonat Shimron
More seminary students leave the Master of Divinity behind
By Yonat Shimron — May 11, 2018
(RNS) — The economics of church decline and practicalities of today’s students, many of whom area already working in churches, may be among the reasons for the drop off in the Master of Divinity degree.
The Slingshot: Patterson apologizes; Tithing practices; The Supremes and religion
By Yonat Shimron — May 11, 2018
Paige Patterson apologizes to women offended by his remarks. Churchgoers have differing views of tithing. The Supreme Court's view of religion has changed.
The Slingshot: College censorship; Kenyan Muslims; Mormon scouts
By Yonat Shimron — May 9, 2018
A group of Christian college students has released a survey that suggests censorship of student publications is common at American Christian schools. Kenyan Islamic teachers speak out against female genital mutilation. Mormons cut their ties to the Boy Scouts of America.
Thousands of Southern Baptist women sign petition against Paige Patterson
By Yonat Shimron — May 7, 2018
(RNS) — Dated Sunday, the letter had been signed by more than 2,000 women as of Monday afternoon.
The ’Splainer: Paige Patterson and the SBC’s stance on wifely submission
By Yonat Shimron — May 4, 2018
(RNS) — Patterson’s comments touched off a flurry of condemnation. But the Southern Baptist Convention has had a long history of conservative stances on women that it maintains are based on Scripture.
Franklin Graham book shares lessons from ‘America’s Pastor’
By Yonat Shimron — May 4, 2018
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In his new book, "Through My Father's Eyes," Franklin Graham recounts that his father had concerns.
The Slingshot: Executive order; House chaplain; Slaveholder religion
By Yonat Shimron — May 4, 2018
President Trump signs an executive order that would protect religious groups and give them access to government funds. House chaplain wins his job back. Writer Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove finds slaveholder religion is alive and well.
House chaplain wins job back after scalding letter to Ryan
By Yonat Shimron — May 3, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, forced the Rev. Pat Conroy to tender his resignation last month, sparking a firestorm. Ryan has said he was dissatisfied with Conroy's pastoral care to lawmakers.
Oklahoma bill supports religious objections to same-sex adoptions
By Yonat Shimron — May 3, 2018
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Supporters of such measures argue that the core issue is protecting a group's right to live out its religious faith, while critics see them as attacks on LGBT rights.
House chaplain retracts resignation, presses Speaker Ryan to let him remain in post
By Yonat Shimron — May 3, 2018
WASHINGTON (USA Today) — Conroy said he initially felt he had “little choice to resign,” but he has now reconsidered – especially in light of comments Ryan made that he fired the chaplain because his "pastoral services were not being adequately served, or offered."
Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories roil DC city government
By Yonat Shimron — May 2, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — The issue nearly derailed a City Council meeting Tuesday (May 1) and resulted in the resignation of a city official who organized a disastrous 'unity rally' that featured a speaker who called all Jews 'termites.'
The Slingshot: Muslim American pride; Scott Pruitt’s faith; ‘Nones’ caucus
By Yonat Shimron — May 2, 2018
Muslims are growing less satisfied with the direction of the country under President Trump, according to a new poll. Scott Pruitt's Southern Baptist faith drives his politics. There's a new Congressional caucus for nonbelievers.
Muslims disapprove of country’s direction but are proud to call themselves Americans
By Yonat Shimron — May 1, 2018
(RNS) — The survey shows that despite experiencing more discrimination than other religious groups, American Muslims take pride in their U.S. identity as well as their faith and, for the most part, are gaining acceptance among other religious traditions.
Cardinal Pell to stand trial in abuse case
By Yonat Shimron — April 30, 2018
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —Pope Francis' former finance minister will face at least one charge at trial after being accused of sexually abusing multiple victims decades ago.
The Slingshot: Top diplomat; House chaplain; The Satanic Temple
By Yonat Shimron — April 27, 2018
Mike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, was confirmed in a Senate vote. Democrats are outraged over the resignation of the House chaplain. The Satanic Temple plans to challenge a new Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas.
