Christian activists gather outside of the Supreme Court in support of Colorado cake baker Jack Phillips on Dec. 5, 2017. RNS photo by Chris Mathews
Need to know: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Justices hand down narrow ruling for Christian baker in wedding cake case
The ruling was primarily focused on how the Colorado Civil Rights Commission handled the case, and pushed a definitive treatment of religious freedom down the road.
United Methodist annual conferences meet with denomination’s future in flux
The 56 annual conferences in the U.S. meet between late May and early July and this year, sexuality may dominate the agenda.
Why Robert Kennedy’s assassination still matters
Robert Kennedy was the first American victim of modern Arab terrorism, writes RNS columnist Jeffrey Salkin.
Paige Patterson’s role in Southern Baptist meeting in doubt
He's still listed on the program as giving the sermon at his denomination's annual convention in Dallas on June 12-13.
What religion gives us (that science can’t)
"Religion irritates the rational brain," writes Stephen Asma. "But it nourishes the emotional brain because it calms fears, answers to yearnings and strengthens feelings of loyalty," (Subscription may be required.)
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Israel opening nature museum, with evolution exhibit
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An exhibit on human evolution titled "What makes us human?" looks at humanity's evolution through the lens of cultural accomplishments: the harnessing of fire, innovation of tools, and development of agriculture.
Unlikely visitor, Rev. Graham campaigns in liberal Berkeley
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Rev. Franklin Graham says he is coming to Berkeley in peace and in a longshot attempt to sway voters to support evangelical Christian candidates.
Ex-polygamist details flight from the FLDS and his half brother, Warren Jeffs
(RNS) — Wallace Jeffs lost almost everything when he spoke out against polygamous FLDS leaders and his half brother, Warren Jeffs. Now remarried and baptized into the mainstream LDS church, Wallace opens up in a chilling new memoir.
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Michael Curry v. Robert Jeffress on the biblical view of government
One of them is sincerely wrong.
Mormons celebrate African American members and 40th anniversary of historic announcement
June marks the 40th anniversary of the reversal of Mormonism's race-based priesthood/temple restriction, and the month is chock-full of events celebrating the importance of black Mormons.
Why the Catholic Church lost in Ireland
The failure was partly intellectual.
