The baptistry of the LDS temple in Phoenix, Ariz. Photo ©2017 Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
Need to know: Friday, April 5, 2019
New Mormon policy no longer calls same-sex marriage ‘apostasy’
Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will no longer consider same-sex marriage 'apostasy' and will allow the children of LGBT Mormons to be blessed and baptized.
New LDS domain name may spark brand war over ‘Church of Jesus Christ’
Along with dropping the 'Mormon' nickname, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed its website from ldschurch.org to churchofjesuschrist.org.
Mormon leaders reverse LGBT policy, raising the question: What is revelation?
Just over three years ago, Mormon leaders touted a controversial LGBT policy as revelation. Now its reversal is also being presented as revelation, writes Jana Riess.
In Robert Alter’s majestic Bible translation, the achievement is in the details
With an accurate, understandable translation that captures the unique sentence structure, style and syntax of the ancient language, Alter has set a new standard for biblical scholarship, writes A. James Rudin.
Sikhs aim to plant million trees as ‘gift to the planet’
The project aims to reverse environmental decline and help people reconnect with nature as part of celebrations marking 550 years since the birth of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak.
Philippine clergy reports death threats as President Duterte rails against church
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte harbors a no-holds-barred hostility toward the Catholic Church and he's been hurling barbs at it as he stumps for candidates in the upcoming midterm election.
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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory tapped to lead Washington, DC, Catholics
'It’s a reason to break a Lenten fast and pour a drink, because it’s great news for the Archdiocese of Washington, which has been mired a bit in all kinds of stuff,' the Rev. Ray Kemp said of the announcement.
US Methodists plot ways to resist new LGBT rules
On Thursday, April 4, a group of 30 clergy, bishops and activists led by megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton will gather in Decatur, Ga., to strategize a future for those churches that cannot remain in a denomination that denies LGBT rights.
How 15 millennial coed Catholics live in unity in a New York City brownstone
Even in an expensive city that breeds unusual living arrangements, this is not your average New York roommate situation.
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Washington gets Wilton Gregory, a great bishop
Washington should rejoice to have such a good bishop; too bad we may not have him very long, writes Thomas Reese.
Taking stock of the clergy sexual abuse crisis: Transparency
It's unlikely that Catholic bishops will ever regain credibility until they have adopted full disclosure, made amends and done penance for their and their predecessors’ failures, writes Thomas Reese.
Death v. Religion at the Supreme Court
How the Establishment Clause failed to persuade the justices in one death penalty petition, and then succeeded in an almost identical one.
