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Need to know: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Are evangelicals expecting too much from a Trump presidency?
He did not mention God in his victory speech, was "strongly" in favor of abortion rights until he was against them, has said he does not believe in repentance, and has made lewd comments admitting sexual assault. So …
How evangelicals helped Donald Trump win
Unlike much of the political universe, Trump’s inner circle of evangelical advisors is anything but surprised at his victory.
African-American faith leaders mourn Trump’s election but remain resolute
Reeling from the election outcome, they intend to soldier on, reach out to those with whom they disagree and fight for the social issues they care about.
Dealt a body blow, atheists and humanists regroup
(RNS) Trump's victory is forcing them to rethink their strategy for coming elections.
Discovering the other America we did not know
He knew his customers, and he made the sale, writes David Gushee.
What do Jews do now?
American Jews have no GPS for this moment in history, writes Jeffrey Salkin. Here is how we begin.
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Latest news from RNS
South Carolina church shooter’s trial delayed over competency issue
Federal judge orders an evaluation into whether accused white supremacist Dylann Roof is competent to stand trial.
Evangelical Christians celebrate and urge unity; others wary
How prominent religious figures, both evangelical Christians and others, initially responded to the 2016 presidential election.
New Jersey meets its new, and first, Catholic cardinal
The pope had been looking for someone like Joseph Tobin, who shares his pastoral approach, to help heal the troubled archdiocese.
More views from RNS
3 ways to practice civility after a very uncivil election
(RNS) Christians are called to lovingly engage people as Jesus did. But what does this look like when we all dig our heels into one side of a sea of red and blue?
Aftermath wisdom from Mister Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
(RNS) In times of disaster, take the advice of Mister Rogers. Look for the helpers.
Chris Tomlin: This election will come and go, but music is eternal
The Christian recording artist talks about the power of song
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Bonus tracks
- What President Donald Trump means for Muslims
- Islamist extremists celebrate Donald Trump’s election win
- Texas scientist and evangelical takes to the web to convert climate cynics
- 5 ways political scientists got the election right
- Cocktail theology
- Bishop launches probe of priest who posed with fetus on the altar
