Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: Goodbye to Billy; Biblical living; Holocaust and guns
By Jack Jenkins — March 1, 2018
Crowds flock to say farewell to Billy Graham at the U.S. Capitol. CBS has a new Bible show. Congressman suggests Jews just needed guns to survive the Holocaust.
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: Lying in honor; Expecting an arrest; Surging Anti-Semitism
By Lauren Markoe — February 27, 2018
An admirer takes exception to Capitol honors for Billy Graham. Catholics protest on behalf of Dreamers. Anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. spiked last year.
The Slingshot: Sutherland Springs; Graham’s motorcade; Jerusalem church
By Yonat Shimron — February 26, 2018
The pastor of a church where a mass shooting took place four months ago, now packs a pistol to church. Billy Graham fans flock to the streets as a motorcade takes his body from Asheville to Charlotte. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre shutters.
The Slingshot: A God-given right; Olympic missionaries; Isaiah fragment
By Yonat Shimron — February 23, 2018
The NRA executive vice president says Americans have a God-given right to own guns. The Winter Olympics draws thousands of missionaries. A small piece of clay may prove the existence of the Prophet Isaiah.
The Slingshot: Farewell to Billy Graham; Giving up plastics; Church and state
By Jack Jenkins — February 22, 2018
Billy Graham funeral preparations begin. Anglicans give up plastics for Lent. Church-state separation group gets new head.
The Slingshot: Billy Graham dies; Tainted artifacts; Forgiving a shooter
By Jerome Socolovsky — February 21, 2018
‘America’s pastor’ dies at 99. Suspicions surround the Museum of the Bible’s sister collection. A commentary on how religious people should respond to the horror in Parkland.
The Slingshot: Circumcision ban; Black Panther; Faith healing
By Lauren Markoe — February 20, 2018
Iceland is poised to ban ritual circumcision. The Black Panther movie grounds itself in African spiritual life. Child welfare advocates say dozens of children have needlessly died in Idaho because of the state’s faith-healing exemptions.
The Slingshot: Refugees and advocates; Romney and Mormons; Students and guns
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 19, 2018
Can faith-based refugee resettlement groups bounce back from budget cuts? Is Mitt Romney’s campaign a battle for the soul of Republican Mormons? Are students the key to quelling gun violence?
The Slingshot: Religious response to school shooting; Skeleton and soul; Jim Bakker’s comeback
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 16, 2018
Religious leaders called for thoughts, prayers and action for Parkland, Fla. One Olympian can’t quit God. Jim Bakker appears to be less PTL and more OMG.
The Slingshot: Blessed speedskater; Shooting reaction; Muslim Valentines
By Jack Jenkins — February 15, 2018
Olympic contender invokes God. CNN analyst breaks down over Florida shooting. Muslim Valentine’s cards.
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: Transgender teen; Christians only; Snowboarder faith
By Lauren Markoe — February 13, 2018
Religious parents go to court to stop their 17-year-old from transitioning. A Michigan town will let only Christians buy homes. Kelly Clark comes home with no medal but strong faith.
The Slingshot: Christianity’s triumph; Lourdes miracle; LDS bishops
By Yonat Shimron — February 12, 2018
A new book by Bart Ehrman examines how Christianity took over the world. A bishop in France declares the 70th miracle in Lourdes. LDS bishops aren’t trained to handle domestic violence complaints from women.
The Slingshot: Lynchburg revival; The skater and the veep; Mormon bishops
By Yonat Shimron — February 9, 2018
Christian groups organize an evangelical revival near Liberty University. Gay figure skater turns down offer to meet Mike Pence. LDS Church knew wives of former White House staffer accused him of domestic abuse.
