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China, US diplomats clash over human rights, pandemic origin

By Associated Press — June 12, 2021

BEIJING (AP) — A Friday phone call underscored US concern over the deterioration of democratic norms in Hong Kong and the ongoing "genocide and crimes against humanity against predominantly Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang," the State Department said.

Why the legacy of Billy Graham continues to endure: 3 essential reads

By The Conversation — June 12, 2021

From abortion and porn to women and race: How Southern Baptist Convention resolutions have evolved

By Roxanne Stone — June 12, 2021

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At least three critical race theory statements proposed for Southern Baptist meeting

By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — There’s a lot riding on the resolutions committee’s work, with critical race theory as one of the 'points of tension' it has to manage, its chair said.

Zahid Quraishi confirmed as first Muslim federal judge

By Joseph Hammond — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — The US Army veteran has been assigned to a federal district court in New Jersey.

Putting Black at the center of interfaith

By Paul O'Donnell — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — Interfaith partners have often ignored the struggle for racial justice facing Black and brown neighbors and their religious leaders.

German Cardinal’s resignation, refused by pope, reinvigorates church reform

By Claire Giangravé — June 11, 2021

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — For lay organizers of the controversial Synodal Path in Germany, Cardinal Marx’s resignation strengthened their efforts.

Southern Baptist Executive Committee hires Guidepost Solutions to review Moore allegations

By Bob Smietana — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — SBC leaders have been accused of trying to delay attempts to deal with abuse and of mistreating abuse survivors.

Riz Ahmed launches new effort seeking to increase Muslims in Hollywood

By Joseph Hammond — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — While the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor is spearheading the effort, he is joined by some of Hollywood’s leading Muslim professionals.

Liberty grad Nightbirde captures hearts, Golden Buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — What fans of the popular show may not realize is that Nightbirde's performance came from a place of deep faith.

What Catholic bishops are actually saying about denying Communion to politicians

By Jack Jenkins — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — A rapidly escalating theological debate is liable to yield few clear answers.

If we’re rescinding Southern Baptist history, let’s undo our link to the Confederacy

By Paul O'Donnell — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — Before turning back the clock on CRT, let's rescind a May 1861 resolution aligning the SBC with the Confederacy.

Will yoga classes in public school lead kids to convert?

By Yonat Shimron — June 11, 2021

(RNS) — Indiana University Professor of Religious Studies Candy Gunther Brown says parents should worry less about where yoga comes from and more about how it's being taught.