Evidence exhibits from the HBO documentary series “McMillions.” Photo courtesy of HBO
Need to know: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
HBO’s ‘McMillions’ offers a surprising tale of true crime and redemption
‘McMillions,’ the hit HBO documentary series, offers true crime with a soul.
Hobby Lobby clarifies coronavirus sick leave policy amid accusations
‘Employees in certain states were asked to use personal paid time off and vacation benefits in the early stages of a store closure, with the Company temporarily paying 75% of average wages after,’ read a statement from the company.
President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary resigns due to ‘ethical lapse’
The Rev. Molly T. Marshall said she offered her resignation at the beginning of the month ‘because of an ethical lapse that betrayed my stewardship of office.’
Standing Rock Sioux celebrate ‘significant legal win’ in DAPL fight
A federal judge has ordered a new environmental review for the Dakota Access pipeline in what the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is celebrating as a “significant legal win.”
For Mormons, a General Conference to remember–but let’s leave our smugness at the door
Here is what I’m hoping for this weekend: that we focus on a bigger God and a less grandiose church, writes Jana Riess.
Hajj pilgrimage could be cancelled because of coronavirus
Saudi authorities pave way for first closure of annual Islamic event in Mecca since 1798.
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A conversation with ‘McMillions’ creators James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte
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Higher attendance, lower giving: New survey shows how churches are responding to COVID-19
Giving is down, attendance is up and a good number of pastors still aren’t sure what they’re going to do about Easter.
‘Zoombombing’ comes for houses of worship
The mass transition of houses of worship to Zoom and other online video conferencing platforms has meant that religious services are more accessible than ever before — including to trolls.
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