Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: Evangelicals and Muslims; Muslims and Macy’s; Russia at the National Prayer Breakfast
By Jack Jenkins — February 8, 2018
Evangelicals forge new alliances with Muslim leaders. Macy’s unveils new fashion line for Muslim women. Russians flock to National Prayer Breakfast.
The Slingshot: Video games for Christians and Buddhists
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — February 7, 2018
Some Christian gamers use Minecraft to advance their faith, while Buddhist monks worry about technologically distracted novices. Poland’s president signs legislation making it a crime to suggest the country was complicit in the Holocaust.
The Slingshot: Evangelical intellects; Cardinal’s compromise; Saloon priest
By Lauren Markoe — February 6, 2018
Christian study centers at elite colleges offer comfy chairs and heady discussion groups. In Germany, a powerful prelate considers benedictions for same-sex couples. A gritty priest loved by celebrities and barflies alike has died.
The Slingshot: Religion at the Super Bowl; Pious fashion; Devilish Dow drop
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 5, 2018
Faith groups come together at the Super Bowl and in one commercial. A professor of religion takes a look at the rebellious potential of an apparently conservative style. The Dow dropped 666 points on Friday, which was bad news for many — especially those who see it as the mark of the beast.
The Slingshot: Mass graves; Arpaio apology; Patriots vs. Eagles
By Yonat Shimron — February 2, 2018
At least five mass graves of Rohingya Muslims discovered in Myanmar. Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he didn’t know publication that interviewed him was anti-Semitic. Why one rabbi thinks God and Ben Franklin favor the Patriots.
The Slingshot: Pope debate; Bad lists; Faith feud
By Jack Jenkins — February 1, 2018
Two observers of the pope debate his legacy. GOP candidate gets blowback for making list of "Jews." Senator decries Trump’s use of faith.
The Slingshot: SOTU; Clinton adviser; Chilean bishop
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 31, 2018
Some religious leaders hail, others hammer President Trump's first State of the Union speech. Hillary Clinton offers explanation for not firing campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment. Pope sends sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate bishop.
The Slingshot: Jersey sanctuary; Headscarf protest; Protecting churches
By Lauren Markoe — January 30, 2018
A third Indonesian Christian seeks sanctuary in a New Jersey church. Iranian women on social media take off their obligatory headscarves. Federal officials are training congregants to protect their churches from gun violence.
The Slingshot: Christians and climate change; Snake handlers; Star Wars
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 29, 2018
Christians have not become more concerned about the environment -- and in some cases have become less so. A new book documents the divide between snake handling’s old and new guards. What is the spiritual message in "The Last Jedi," and what -- if anything -- can it
tell us about religion in real life?
The Slingshot: Trump’s report card; School motto; Pope’s blind spot
By Yonat Shimron — January 26, 2018
One year out, RNS evaluates how Trump performed with evangelicals. Florida legislators propose bill requiring schools to display God motto. The Catholic Church needs a better process for judging bishops.
The Slingshot: Brownback; KFC; Kenyan nuns
By Jack Jenkins — January 25, 2018
Sam Brownback approved for religious freedom job. Judge says KFC franchise cannot advertise chicken as halal. Kenyan nuns take over hospitals from an American priest.
The Slingshot: Snake news; Hate in Whitefish; Winter books
By kimberly-winston-and-jerome-socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — January 24, 2018
Pope compares fake news to ‘snake tactics.’ Descending on a Montana town, neo-Nazi trolls test where free speech ends. Our seasonal list of recently published books that deal with religion and spirituality in plot, theme or subject matter.
The Slingshot: Hijabi model; Arrested priests; Holy hipsters
By Lauren Markoe — January 23, 2018
The first hijabi model to front a major hair product campaign steps down in controversy. Congo’s government arrests 10 Catholic priests. A Canadian church figures out how to attract millennials.
The Slingshot: Meet the religious left; Bishops on SCOTUS case; Business gets religion
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 22, 2018
Four folks on the religious left share how faith led them to join the ‘moral resistance’ to Trump. Catholic church leaders clash with conservatives on unions. Big business has caught on to the revival of new age spirituality.
The Slingshot: Pope’s slander accusation; Islamic extremism; Trump and evangelicals
By Yonat Shimron — January 19, 2018
Pope Francis accuses Chile’s sex abuse victims of lying. Two reports show Muslim extremism in the U.S. is down. A new book argues Trump misunderstands evangelicals.
