Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur speaks at the University of Geneva in May 2019. Photo by LaMèreVeille/Creative Commons
Need to know: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
France’s ‘hip’ female rabbi draws Muslims, Christians and Jews in a time of crisis
One of only four female rabbis in France, Delphine Horvilleur calls herself a storyteller, and one who believes that ‘God has a good sense of humor.’
Despite a culture ‘entrenched in fear,’ LGBTQ students find ways to thrive at Liberty University
The school publicly opposes LGBTQ relationships, yet students at Liberty have created a small but vibrant LGBTQ community.
Muslim groups decry ‘excessive’ prosecution of lawyers charged with torching police car
Thousands of organizations and individuals have signed onto statements in support of the minority lawyers, who face possible life sentences over charges of setting fire to an empty police vehicle.
Abortion foes vent disappointment after Supreme Court ruling
The ruling delivered a defeat to anti-abortion activists but could intensify interest in the November election among religious conservatives who are a key part of Trump's base.
We can’t cancel ‘white Jesus,’ but we can keep telling our church’s story
Today the Evangelical Covenant Church that commissioned Warner Sallman's portrait of Christ is creating art that reflects the beauty and diversity of God’s Kingdom, writes Paul Robinson.
Texas megachurch defends having choir of over 100 sing in front of Mike Pence
The choir of First Baptist Dallas, a Southern Baptist megachurch led by President Trump’s close evangelical ally Pastor Robert Jeffress, performed during a service attended by prominent politicians and hundreds of parishioners.
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‘I have to find the Mecca of my heart’: Muslims grieve as hajj is drastically limited
For many American converts, hajj is more than the fulfillment of a sacred ritual: It’s the first chance to experience a completely Muslim environment.
From farm labor to food trucks, Sikhs adapt langar to serve the masses during a pandemic
Across the country, Sikh gurdwaras are finding new ways to carry out a tradition as old as their religion.
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Dear Mormon parents, it’s not just your children who are leaving the church
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We need more people with disabilities to get the chance Tafida Raqeeb has
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