Archives: RNS Morning Reports
The Slingshot: Top religion stories; Fake faith news; Best anti-Xmas cards.
By David Gibson — December 15, 2016
(RNS) Trump tops the list of 2016 ‘God beat’ pieces, ironically. Our annual anti-Christmas cards roundup. Anti-Muslim attack unfounded. And did that Santa really comfort a dying child? Say it ain’t so, but read it all here.
The Slingshot: Techies pledge; Roof’s list; Papal travels
By Lauren Markoe — December 14, 2016
Tech company workers say they will not use their skills to help create a Muslim registry. Dylann Roof had considered targeting other black churches. The pope’s 2017 itinerary spans continents.
The Slingshot: Rex Tillerson; Coptic mourning; Rethinking the hijab
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — December 13, 2016
Social conservatives may reject latest cabinet pick. Catholic pope sends message to Coptic pope. Doffing the hijab to be safe in Trump’s America
The Slingshot: Khizr Khan inspires hope; churches see Trump bump; remember that satanic panic?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 12, 2016
(RNS) Khan, who has become a sought-after speaker, says talking with those decades younger than him 'heartens me.' People have been returning to the pews post-election in some progressive Protestant churches. There is nothing new under the sun – especially when it comes to Pizzagate.
The Slingshot: Trump’s evangelicals; John Glenn’s faith; dumpster-diving crimes
By Yonat Shimron — December 9, 2016
Liberals worry Trump’s evangelical cabinet picks could set society back. Space exploration only deepened John Glenn’s faith. Dumpster diving can get you arrested.
The Slingshot: BLM theology; Pope on poop; Politics as religion.
By David Gibson — December 8, 2016
(RNS) Seminaries channel Black Lives Matter. Pontiff says reading fake news like eating … yeah. Gay priests banned. Gospel music’s ‘great disappearing act’ reappears. Ivanka really is Jewish. Religious Neanderthals?
The Slingshot: Freed Assyrians; Burqa ban in Germany; Charleston trial
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — December 7, 2016
Bishop works secretly to free Christian hostages in Syria. Angela Merkel proposes a ban on the full-face veil. Opening arguments begin in the Mother Emanuel church shooting trial.
The Slingshot: Pizza joint gunman; Dakota Access Pipeline; Whither the hotel Bible
By Lauren Markoe — December 6, 2016
The fake-news-inspired man who fired an assault rifle in a D.C. restaurant seemed to believe he was on a godly mission. Religious leaders say their prayers and protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline were answered. Hoteliers nix bedside Bibles.
The Slingshot: Standing Rock’s ally, Westworld’s theology, First Lady’s prophetic voice
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 5, 2016
(RNS) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe chairman has sent a letter thanking Francis for his statements, explaining the pipeline battle and asking for the pope’s prayers. ‘Westworld’ is about more than just robot sex. Michelle Obama was the ‘right person in the right place at the right time to respond to the needs of the nation.’
The Slingshot: Evangelicals and Trump; abortion contretemps; Natalie Portman’s Christmas tree
By Yonat Shimron — December 2, 2016
White evangelicals are feeling hopeful about Trump. Texas places restrictions on abortion. Natalie Portman gets her first Christmas tree.
The Slingshot: Mushroom medicine. Cruz damns Castro. ‘Dollywood’ Christmas.
By David Gibson — December 1, 2016
(RNS) New study on psychedelics and spirituality. Senator suggests Cuban dictator is in Hades. Dolly Parton on faith and Christmas. Plus: Gay man barred from singing at grandmother’s funeral, Tom Brady on religion, Leah Remini on Scientology, Benedictine beer and cuneiform cookies.
The Slingshot: Trump cabinet. Hate chronicle. Creative fundraising
By Kimberly Winston and Jerome Socolovsky — November 30, 2016
Cabinet appointees and their records on faith issues. The Gray Lady launches “This Week in Hate.” Norwegian Catholic church creates fake memberships.
The Slingshot: Attack at Ohio State. Destruction in Tibet. Cremation in Cuba.
By Lauren Markoe — November 29, 2016
The accused attacker at Ohio State resented the treatment of Muslims around the world. China is demolishing the world’s largest Buddhist institute. And what will happen at atheist Castro’s funeral?
The Slingshot: Prayer at the pipeline, prayer and art, Hipster Nativity
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 28, 2016
(RNS) The hills near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation have been transformed into the epicenter of a spiritual movement. Artists of various faiths are seeking the divine at iconography classes. A controversial Nativity set shows Jesus born in a manger before it was cool.
The Slingshot: Mormons in court. Death in the baptismal pool. Tweets Trump should have written.
By Lauren Markoe — November 23, 2016
Alleged abuse case of Navajo kids by Mormons moves to Navajo Nation. A California man allegedly killed his preschooler in baptismal waters. Suggested Trump-style tweets if he’s truly worried about white nationalists.
