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Need to know: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Churches willing to hold free funeral services for shooting victims
At least four Orlando area churches have volunteered to conduct the services at no cost.
Southern Baptists: ‘Discontinue the display of the Confederate battle flag’
Born in 1845 in a split over its support for slavery, the SBC calls on Christians to quit using the Confederate flag.
Judge dismisses misdemeanor charge against Planned Parenthood videographer
"This a real victory for the pro-life movement," said the attorney of the anti-abortion activist. A felony charge is still pending.
Greece and Turkey spar over Ramadan prayers at Hagia Sophia
The World Heritage site is supposed to be off-limits to religious rituals, but Muslims are praying there for Ramadan.
Anglican priest joins lawsuit demanding greater rights for Kenya’s gays
The Rev. Mark Odhiambo charges that gays and lesbians in Kenya are routinely attacked, raped, evicted from their homes and arbitrarily arrested.
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Southern Baptists invite black Baptist leader to drive home message on race
(RNS) The president of the Southern Baptist Convention invited the president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, to share the stage with him.
Joel Hunter on nightclub shooting: ‘I’ve got to go back and examine my own heart’
(RNS) The senior pastor of the 20,000-member, nondenominational Northland Church shared his thoughts on the intersection of LGBT discrimination and religion in light of the shooting.
Christians respond to Orlando massacre
Not all LGBT Christians heard good news in the well-meaning statements made by some prominent Christians.
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When forbidden sexuality meets unchanging religious tradition
(RNS) I want you. God says I can't want you. So I must kill you. Was this what happened in Orlando?
Baptizing Mom
Two weeks ago, I was baptized for my mother in an LDS temple, and it was one of the most beautiful spiritual experiences I've ever had.
Russell Moore’s controversial LGBT comments at Justice Conference: Hateful or helpful?
Moore was asked to speak on an ethic of life, but diverted his talk midway to offer withering statements on homosexuality.
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