Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: March Madness; Gorsuch’s faith: Muslim prayers
By Yonat Shimron — March 20, 2017
Christians aren’t sitting on the sidelines during the NCAA basketball tournament. Is Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch a Catholic or an Episcopalian? The Texas attorney general inquires about a high school room where Muslim students pray.
The Slingshot: Dutch Muslims; Mosque strike; Ireland’s icon
By Yonat Shimron — March 17, 2017
Dutch Muslim are relieved, but for how long? Religious leaders preach caution about the sanctuary movement. U.S. denies striking an Aleppo mosque And here’s what you need to know about St. Patrick.
The Slingshot: Muslim ban battle; Wars of Religion 2.0; MormonLeaks 3.0
By David Gibson — March 16, 2017
(RNS) Trump vows to take his travel ban to the Supreme Court. Dutch Anti-Islam candidate falters, dire warnings do not. LDS challenges leak of Mormon documents. A ‘parable’ on GOP health care, an apocalypse that ends with a toilet, and a New Zealand river is declared a person.
The Slingshot: Moore’s friends; Mother Divine; Rotterdam
By Jerome Socolovsky — March 15, 2017
The SBC’s post-election soul searching revolves around Russell Moore. The “Spotless Virgin Bride” dies. A multicultural Dutch city with a Muslim mayor brims with Islamophobia.
The Slingshot: Russell Moore’s job; Scottish Episcopalians’ vote; Canada’s poll on Muslims
By Lauren Markoe — March 14, 2017
Russell Moore and the Southern Baptists are good again. Scottish Episcopalians are good with gay marriage. A sizeable minority of Canadians aren’t good with Muslim immigration.
The Slingshot: Native Americans march in D.C.; Catholic coup; Wiccan game developers
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 13, 2017
The Native Nations Rise march in D.C. reunited Native Americans and faith leaders against Dakota Access and other pipelines. Vatican officials and veteran church observers dismiss reports of a civil war under Pope Francis. Some witches cast spells, while others create web comics and video games.
The Slingshot: Native American sacrilege; Muslim ban 2.0; Italian sex scandal
By Yonat Shimron — March 10, 2017
Utah politicians want President Trump to rescind a national monument designation sacred to Native Americans. Homeland Security may be revoking Global Entry privileges for people with Muslim-sounding names. The Catholic Church in Italy is rocked by sex scandals.
The Slingshot: Digital Lent; Russia eyes evangelicals; Muslims in America
By David Gibson — March 9, 2017
(RNS) How our devices can help us help the world this Lent. Time magazine reports on Moscow’s charm offensive toward the right, including social conservatives. Muslims on their ‘new normal.’ Plus: A new look at Dorothy Day. And a puppy joins a monastery.
The Slingshot: Surveillance settlement; Israeli travel ban; Nike hijab
By Lauren Markoe — March 8, 2017
New York City says it can surveil without stereotyping. Israel passes a law barring foreign critics from entering the country. Nike promotes its high-tech fiber hijab to sporty Muslim women.
The Slingshot: Honor killings? Pastors and Obamacare; Top Mormon on Trump
By David Gibson — March 7, 2017
(RNS) The president’s travel ban to also tally honor killings in the U.S. Or is it a way to tar Muslims? Ministers and their families have come to rely on the health care law and fear the GOP version. Mormon leader worries about the “aggressive new presidential administration.”
The Slingshot: Rodrigo Duterte; The Shack; Pope v. Trump
By Lauren Markoe — March 6, 2017
The president of the Philippines invokes the Bible to justify extra-judicial killings. A controversial book is now a controversial movie. The pope and the Donald embrace conflicting populisms.
The Slingshot: FBI arrest; Notre Dame honor; Lesbian co-pastors
By Yonat Shimron — March 3, 2017
The FBI arrested a man accused of threatening Jewish Community Centers across the nation. Notre Dame University punts on inviting Trump; takes the safe road. A Jewish cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., is vandalized. Married lesbian co-pastors assume the pulpit at Calvary Baptist in Washington, D.C. And Reza Aslan investigates some pretty wacky faith groups.
The Slingshot: Trump’s missing agenda; Islam a religion? Mosques to ashes
By David Gibson — March 2, 2017
(RNS) The president ignored any discussion of hot-button social issues in his speech to Congress. Does he think Islam is a religion? Mosques burn, shot fired at synagogue, safe haven for immigrants. Ash Wednesday gallery.
The Slingshot: Trump makeover; #Ashtags; Religion in China
By Jerome Socolovsky and Kimberly Winston — March 1, 2017
The president’s pivot makes use of inclusive religious language. A penitent symbol goes viral. Persecution of Catholics and others reportedly increase despite nearing Vatican-Beijing deal.
The Slingshot: Timothy Keller; Muslim refugees; protecting cemeteries
By Lauren Markoe — February 28, 2017
An influential conservative clergyman steps down from his pulpit. The week of Trump’s travel ‘ban’ translated to fewer Muslim refugees. Improving security at Jewish cemeteries is going to cost.
