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Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case
This church's negligence in reporting abuse, the lawsuit argues, allowed a father to continuing abusing the girl for as many as seven years, a time in which he also abused the girl’s infant sister.
Holy Land Christians say attacks rising in far-right Israel
JERUSALEM (RNS) — The uptick in anti-Christian incidents comes as the Israeli settler movement, galvanized by its allies in government, appears to have seized the moment to expand its enterprise in the contested capital.
Abortion pill rulings undermine religious freedom, interfaith leaders say
(RNS) — Multiple faith groups object to Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s ruling on mifepristone, saying it is motivated by a sectarian version of Christianity that tramples over their beliefs.
Donald Lawrence: On taking the legacy of gospel music mentor Edwin Hawkins abroad
(RNS) — ‘A lot of times people make gospel music so much about religion, they forget about the art of it,’ Lawrence said.
White House appoints new Muslim community liaison
(RNS) — The move restores a post discontinued by former President Donald Trump’s administration.
For BLM’s Patrisse Cullors, art is a vocation and salvation
Through controversy and personal tragedy, Cullors has focused on her art practice and its themes of race and religion.
Military hospital chided for shift in Catholic pastoral care
(AP) — Walter Reed said it notified the Franciscans in March that their contract would not be renewed, and that another bidder for the new contract had been selected — secular defense contractor Mack Global LLC.
Woman tied to Arizona polygamous leader accused of threats
PHOENIX (AP) — The indictment of Josephine Barlow Bistline marks the fourth woman associated with self-declared prophet Samuel Bateman to face federal charges.
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Bing has a testimony of the Book of Mormon! And other adventures with AI chatbots.
(RNS) — AI chatbot searches are the next big thing. What will that mean in the Mormon world?
A trans Sikh interfaith leader reflects on Vaisakhi’s meaning
(RNS) — Vaisakhi is a reminder of the power of an ethnically, economically and sexually diverse movement.
‘Effective altruism’ has caught on with billionaire donors – but is the world’s most headline-making one on board?
(The Conversation) — Effective altruism, often called ‘EA,’ is closely linked to utilitarian philosophy and calls for donors to carefully scrutinize whether their giving makes an impact.
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James MacDonald, former Harvest Bible pastor, charged with felony assault and battery
(RNS)— MacDonald, a once popular radio preacher who helped found what was one of Chicago’s largest churches, was fired in 2019 and deemed unfit for ministry. He has continued to guest preach at churches and run an online ministry.
Survey: US-born Latinos now more likely to be ‘nones’ than Catholic
(RNS) — Among the 65% who said they were raised Catholic, 23% said they no longer identified as such.
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