Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: Duke past; Travel ban protest; Traffic stop
By Mark A. Kellner — October 19, 2017
Denied admission 60 years ago to Duke Divinity School because he was black, a civil rights pioneer calls on the school to confront its past; Muslims and allies protest the latest iteration of Trump's travel ban near White House; and a New York rabbi's traffic stop yields an arrest and a court appearance.
The Slingshot: No religion necessary; Split Samaritans; Reformation quiz
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — October 18, 2017
More Americans say amen to being good without God. Middle East’s Samaritans link Muslims and Jews. Who said that — Martin Luther or William Shakespeare?
The Slingshot: Slain Muslim teen; DC Bible museum; Lutheran success story
By Lauren Markoe — October 17, 2017
A slew of charges against the suspected killer of Nabra Hassanen. The Museum of the Bible is not the Museum of Proselytization. As Lutheran congregations dwindle, this one thrives.
The Slingshot: Mormon helper; Willow Creek pastors; Christian martyrs
By Yonat Shimron — October 16, 2017
A Mormon man finds his calling helping Las Vegas’ bereaved. Willow Creek appoints two pastors to succeed Bill Hybels. Pope Francis adds 35 new saints.
The Slingshot: Death penalty; Christian refugees; Kim Davis
By Yonat Shimron — October 13, 2017
Pope Francis said Catholic death penalty teaching should be stronger. A study finds more Christians than Muslims have entered the U.S. as refugees. Kim Davis takes her faith-based opposition to gay marriage on the road.
The Slingshot: Sanctuary works; robot blesses; generation gap
By Mark A. Kellner — October 12, 2017
A man who took refuge in a Philadelphia church walks free; A German robot dispenses Lutheran blessings; Amid Evangelical decline, growing split between young Christians and church elders.
The Slingshot: Ban holds; Executive overhaul; Reformation reads
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — October 11, 2017
In victory for Trump, Supreme Court dismisses travel ban case. Trump is dismantling Obama’s religion initiatives. Anniversary of Luther’s 95 Theses prompts release of books about the Reformation.
The Slingshot: Clergy housing allowance; Female faith rally; Fake shark blues
By Lauren Markoe — October 10, 2017
A federal judge struck down tax-free housing for clergy. Twenty years after the Promise Keeper’s rally, Christian women take to the National Mall. Austrian police fine a man dressed as a shark.
The Slingshot: Sermon on The Strip; Evangelical at Princeton; Islamophobia on Facebook
By Yonat Shimron — October 9, 2017
In Vegas’ pews, the question is ‘why’? Princeton Evangelical Fellowship has dropped ‘evangelical’ from its name. An anti-Islam Facebook page looks Texan but was made in Russia.
The Slingshot: Pope’s transgender objections; Martin Luther’s pilgrims; Santa’s Turkish grave
By Lauren Markoe — October 6, 2017
Francis condemns the technology of transgender transitions. Tourists travel Luther’s path on the Reformation’s anniversary. Archaeologists have stumbled upon what could be St. Nick’s grave.
The Slingshot: Imam’s invocation; Welby’s conflict; Why pray?
By Mark A. Kellner — October 5, 2017
An imam prays in Congress. The Archbishop of Canterbury isn’t sure what to think about gay sex. A response to those frustrated with the outpouring of prayer after Las Vegas.
The Slingshot: Court cake; Vegas blame; Luxury sukkah
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — October 4, 2017
A dessert is on the docket for the new Supreme Court session in a case revolving around the expression of religious beliefs. Apportioning blame for Las Vegas shooting. A ritual hut for the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles that comes with a $10,000 price-tag.
The Slingshot: Vegas church; Archbishop’s offer; Abortion switchover
By Lauren Markoe — October 3, 2017
A rabbi says Trump has better things to do than pray. A Filipino cleric promises sanctuary for those who speak out about drug war killings. An abortion clinic falls into the hands of those who oppose the procedure.
The Slingshot: Prayers for Vegas; Mormons and gays; Evangelical letter
By Yonat Shimron — October 2, 2017
Jason Aldean prays for victims of Los Vegas massacre. Mormon leader reaffirms opposition to gay marriage. Evangelicals pen letter to Trump.
The Slingshot: Tunisian love; Rohingya hatred; Hefner vs. Trump
By Yonat Shimron — September 29, 2017
Why Buddhists in Myanmar see Rohingya Muslims as a threat. In Tunisia, interfaith marriages are now legal. Hugh Hefner’s sexual ethic vs. Trump’s.
