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Jeffrey Weiss, photographed at his home in Dallas on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. In the background is his father’s typewriter. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
Need to know: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Jeffrey Weiss’ final story was his own
The highly respected reporter and RNS columnist, who chronicled his spiritual journey with brain cancer, has died. He was 62.
Pence to visit Israel and Egypt to support persecuted Christians
The vice president will travel to the Middle East in late December and said the U.S. will redirect funds for persecuted Christians and other religious minorities away from the United Nations.
UN demands Tajikistan free detained Jehovah’s Witness
A UN committee is calling for the immediate release of an 18-year-old whose faith precludes military service.
Pope phoning space station today
Francis is making his first phone call off the planet — to six astronauts on the International Space Station.
Who said that — Martin Luther or William Shakespeare?
“We all are men, in our own natures frail, and capable of our flesh; few are angels.” Take our quiz and see more quotes that will test your knowledge of Martin Luther’s writings.
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Mark Wahlberg hopes God forgives him for ‘Boogie Nights’
CHICAGO (AP) — Ahead of an event with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, the actor said he hopes 'that God is a movie fan and also forgiving' because he says he's made 'some poor choices' in the past.
Can empathy be learned? Science offers some clues
Researchers say empathy, a core belief of many major religions, is not only a biological instinct, but also a skill human beings can learn and improve upon.
US declaration of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Myanmar on way
WASHINGTON (AP) — The issue also is sensitive because President Trump will make his first official trip to Asia next month and hasn't spoken about the crisis.
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As a fellow Mormon, I’m proud of Jeff Flake
(RNS) — As someone who often votes with the other party, I doubt I have much in common politically with Sen. Flake, who has described himself as a traditional conservative. As a fellow Mormon, though, I'd like to buy that man a cup of not-coffee.
Why pastor Robert Jeffress’ interview with Sean Hannity was so maddening to so many
(RNS) — Who knew that a simple meeting between a preacher and a pundit would be so controversial? But it starts to make sense when you consider the preacher. And the pundit. And the meeting itself. (COMMENTARY)
Was the Reformation a mistake? A Catholic and a Protestant debate
Two theology professors — one Catholic, one Protestant — get to the heart of what divides them: how they reason from the Bible.
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