Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: Pope’s Super Bowl message; anti-Semitic graffiti; robot religion
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 6, 2017
The pope advertised ‘a world of peace’ before Sunday’s game. Anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Chicago, Houston and New York over the weekend. We welcome our coming robot overlords.
The Slingshot: Church and politics; Louvre attack; sanctuary cities
By Yonat Shimron — February 3, 2017
Trump wants to repeal the Johnson Amendment and allow political speech from the pulpit. A man was shot outside the Louvre museum after attempting a knife attack and shouting “Allahu Akbar.” Austin emerges as key sanctuary city.
The Slingshot: Trump picks Falwell; Pro-gay president?; Facebook disses ‘God’
By David Gibson — February 2, 2017
(RNS) The president picked Jerry Falwell, Jr. to head his education task force, with an eye to reducing sex assault oversight. Trump’s little-noted action to continue LGBT protections. And Facebook unverifies God. Really.
The Slingshot: Gorsuch’s faith; Quebec radio; Falwell’s mission
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — February 1, 2017
Faith facts on the Supreme Court nominee. Anti-immigrant talk radio faulted after mosque attack. Liberty University president to lead presidential task force on higher-ed.
The Slingshot: Mosque shooter; Trump LGBT; Obama objection
By Lauren Markoe — January 31, 2017
The suspected shooter at a Quebec mosque is a right-wing university student. Former president Obama speaks out about Trump’s immigration order. And the Boy Scouts accept transgender boys.
The Slingshot: Trump’s executive orders; terrorist attack at mosque; God’s hand in the Super Bowl
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 30, 2017
People of faith gathered outside the White House and around the country this weekend to protest President Trump’s executive orders on immigrants and refugees. Canada mourns a mass shooting at a mosque. Some see God’s hand in football and politics.
The Slingshot: Abortion march; Colorado welcome; inflammatory survey
By Yonat Shimron — January 27, 2017
Abortion opponents anxiously eye turnout for today’s March for Life. A Denver evangelical church opens its doors wide to welcome LGBT people. Texas state representative sends Muslim leaders an inflammatory survey.
The Slingshot: Trump gets pushback; Antiabortion divides; Venice’s Jewish community
By David Gibson — January 26, 2017
(RNS) Religious activists respond to Trump’s executive orders. March for Life activists split over Trump, now come together. Venice’s Jews don’t want to be a museum piece. Plus: Mary Tyler Moore’s ‘Jewish’ past, Mark’s Shriver’s pope, and bishops doing ‘Carpool Karaoke.’
The Slingshot: Pope vs. media; SNAP allegation; Religious right funders
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — January 25, 2017
The pontiff wants us to focus on good news. Leaders of clergy abuse victims’ group accused of profiteering. Major philanthropies that bankroll conservative Christian groups.
The Slingshot: Abortion order; Duterte’s rebuke; Muslim sanctuary
By Lauren Markoe — January 24, 2017
Trump scores one for anti-abortion abroad. The president of the Philippines goes on a tirade against Catholic clergy. A mostly Jewish golf club extends an invitation to Obama.
The Slingshot: Women of faith march; clergy preach to Trump; Aziz Ansari tackles Islamophobia
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 23, 2017
(RNS) Many of the hundreds of thousands of people at the Women’s March on Washington said they were compelled by their faith. At the Washington National Cathedral, an imam read to the president from the Quran. On SNL, Aziz Ansari reassured, ‘you're going to be OK.’
The Slingshot: Inauguration edition: the speakers; the speech; the Sabbath pass
By Yonat Shimron — January 20, 2017
Who’s praying at Trump’s inauguration? How does Paula White defend herself against critics? Why Ivanka got a rabbinic permission.
The Slingshot: Faith-friendly Obamacare; Trump’s evangelicals; Nebraska nun ban?
By David Gibson — January 19, 2017
(RNS) Religious foes of Obama’s health care law have second thoughts. Trump’s tough-guy persona appeals to evangelicals. Polygamist feminists. No habits or hijabs in Nebraska.
The Slingshot: Cathedral controversy; Inaugural clergy; Obama’s faith
By Jerome Socolovsky — January 18, 2017
Former dean objects to Washington Cathedral role in inauguration. Christian preachers chosen by Trump appropriate Jewish rituals. Obama was more openly spiritual than other recent presidents.
THE SLINGSHOT: God’s vote; Women’s March; Pope bot
By Lauren Markoe — January 17, 2017
Those who see God’s hand in the 2016 election, and their critics. People who oppose abortion and want to participate in the Women’s March. Francis’ fancy Facebooking.