Beth Moore speaks at Transformation Church, a nondenominational multiethnic evangelical megachurch near Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Photo courtesy of Transformation Church
Need to know: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Beth Moore’s ministry reignites debate over whether women can preach
After suggesting on Twitter that she was spending Mother’s Day preaching at a church — though she did not use the word “preaching” — a crowd of prominent Southern Baptist men charged after her.
Latest Catholic scandal spotlights questions of consent in priest-parishioner relationships
The fact that the accuser is an adult has not spared the church new scrutiny about its slowness to respond to sexual misconduct claims or about what experts have been quick to call confusion regarding what constitutes consent.
Southern Baptist seminary denies request for reparations
EmpowerWest, a coalition of black and white pastors in Louisville, Ky., where the seminary is located, recently contacted seminary officials with their request.
Amid Ramadan celebrations, Jordanians fear an uncertain future
In Jordan, young Muslims count their blessings during Ramadan but worry about the future.
What David Brooks could teach Howard Stern
Two Jewish media figures talk about the meaning of life. One of them is no surprise. The other...? Jeffrey Salkin writes.
Barack Obama sends sweet message to Sikh man wearing rainbow turban for pride
The former president thanked Jiwandeep Kohli “for everything you do to make this country a little more equal.”
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Woman accuses Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of dismissing sex abuse case
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, has been accused of covering up abuse by one of his chief aides.
The complex role of faith in the women’s suffrage movement
Faith played a complicated role in the fight for women's suffrage. Some activists said their faith inspired them to fight for the vote. Opponents said suffrage was against God's will.
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‘Let’s not wait for the theologians,’ says Pope Francis about sharing the Eucharist
(RNS) — Is the pope signaling his willingness to move toward Eucharistic sharing without total theological agreement?
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What is Eid and how do Muslims celebrate it? 6 questions answered
(The Conversation) — Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the religion’s principal festivals.
