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Need to know: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in ‘playground’ case
“This Court has repeatedly confirmed that denying a generally available benefit solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on the free exercise of religion,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority.
There is now a dramatic generational divide over white evangelical attitudes on gay marriage
A new Pew Research Center study shows that about half of evangelicals born after 1964 favor gay marriage, compared to 26 percent of older evangelicals.
Analysis: Congregations can’t make up for proposed federal budget cuts
A Christian non-profit has calculated that every congregation in the U.S. would have to raise an additional $714,000 every year for the next 10 years to make up for the 2018 budget cuts President Trump has proposed.
Supreme Court will hear case of baker’s religious objection to gay weddings
The court will hear a challenge from a Colorado baker who had lost lower court battles over his refusal to create a wedding cake for a gay couple.
I love Israel. Her government: not so much
A non-Orthodox rabbi explains why it’s easier for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to side with Orthodox Jews who favor a less inclusive interpretation of Jewish law.
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Supreme Court travel ban ruling: What it means
(USA Today) The mixed ruling will allow President Trump to implement his travel ban against six Muslim majority nations — but only for visitors lacking ties to the United States.
When is Eid al-Fitr, and why do Muslims celebrate it?
The festival marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and is celebrated by visiting friends and relatives, hosting food parties and sharing sweets.
Bomber planning to attack Mecca’s Grand Mosque blows himself up
DUBAI (Reuters) The interior ministry said that three cells had planned the attack on worshippers and security forces at the mosque as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears its climax.
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On deporting Christians to Iraq
Can Trump's evangelical friends avert the evil decree?
Karen Handel and the spurious Christian case against LGBT adoption
Does the Christian faith call believers to oppose LGBT couples from adopting children? Jonathan Merritt says the answer is a resounding “no.”
Why considering ‘not to be’ makes me smile
(RNS) Stuck with “to be” means stuck with however much suffering there will be until the unavoidable end. Having the choice means you get to decide how much suffering will be acceptable.
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