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Need to know: Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Marginalizing Russell Moore is grave mistake for Southern Baptists
Moore may be the best thing the SBC has going, and marginalizing him for opposing Donald Trump will only exacerbate their problems.
‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’? What these preferences reveal
Americans remain split on how to greet others at stores at this time of year. Their answers reveal religious and partisan divides.
How the ‘War on Christmas’ controversy was created
The idea that the Christian holiday was under attack took hold among conservatives, inspiring political speeches, books and boycotts. Is the war over?
Hanukkah sweaters are now a thing — and I love them
“I was thrilled when I saw a friend at a holiday party wearing a cozy sweater with a familiar pattern on it — dreidels with Hebrew letters, perfectly if garishly designed,” writes Lior Zaltzman.
Ivanka and Jared’s big move has D.C.’s Jews buzzing
They can choose from several Modern Orthodox synagogues but Georgetown’s Kesher Israel is seen as the front-runner.
Conservative group ousts rabbi for performing intermarriages
Rabbi Seymour Rosenbloom, ordained for 44 years, has been expelled from the movement’s rabbinical association by a unanimous vote. But he has vowed to do more interfaith services.
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Holidays on fire: When Christmas trees and candles lead to 911 calls
Light up the holidays. But don’t ignite them.
Vatican restoration uncovers work of Renaissance master
Pinturicchio spent two years decorating the private apartments of the lusty Pope Alexander VI.
Namibian Christians vest hopes in ‘pray the gay away’ tactic
WINDHOEK, Namibia (RNS) Judgmental attitudes towards gays and lesbians are common in the nation’s Christian churches.
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’Tis the season for animal rights
Live Nativity scenes aren't even historically accurate. We don't need to exploit our four-legged friends to keep the magic of the holiday season.
Why the new ‘Star Wars’ movie could use some moral clarity
Some actions require the very simple judgments of “light side = good” and “dark side = bad” of George Lucas’ original trilogy.
How new global charities are beating ‘faith-based organizations’ at their own game
(RNS) Religion was pervasive in these groups, but many of the founders rejected labeling their groups as 'religious' or 'faith-based.'
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Bonus tracks
- A closer reading of ban on gay seminarians
- In Spain, new restaurants nourish the needy, and the soul
- New International Religious Freedom Act a first for atheists
- When Mormons first went to Harvard …
- Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to get a facelift
- Check out these Dominican friars playing hockey on a pond
