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Need to know: Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Bishop Karen Oliveto: ‘My presence changes the conversation’ on LGBTQ people
Following a church ruling on her consecration, United Methodist Bishop Karen Oliveto talks about the denomination's more than 40-year history of struggle with LGBTQ issues.
Conservative United Methodist group contemplates a church split
“We believe that the kind of foundational things we’re working on right now will help inform and reform the church if it stays or if it divides,” said a member of the Wesleyan Covenant Association.
Saudi Arabia arrests 46 over 2016 Medina mosque attack
The bombing took place last July during final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, killing four security officers.
Kansas archdiocese severs ties with Girl Scouts and urges end to cookie sales
Saying that Girl Scouts is “no longer a compatible partner in helping us form young women with the virtues and values of the Gospel,” the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is severing ties with the organization and switching its support to a Christian-based scouting program.
Hindu nationalists in India blamed for igniting culture war
Yogi Adityanath is the newly elected chief administrator of Uttar Pradesh and a supporter of the creation of a Hindu state. His devotion to protecting the cow has allegedly helped spur recent vigilante violence.
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Two key takeaways from the pope’s TED talk
What Pope Francis did in his surprise TED talk was to relate the social message of Catholicism to people’s real lives.
Pope urges mediation to end North Korea crisis, avert devastating war
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) Francis also said he was ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump when he is in Europe next month but that he was not aware that Washington had made a request for a meeting.
Ancient Order of Malta faces era of change as interim leader is elected
The election of an Italian knight was seen as a victory for Pope Francis, who ousted the previous leader after an internal clash that pitted hard-liners against reformers.
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Why Christians should resist ‘Loyalty Day’
(RNS) Regardless of who our president happens to be, our loyalty lies with Christ and his church. Not the nation in which we happen to reside.
Forget millennials. How will churches reach Generation Z?
A new generation of young people is forcing churches to radically rethink ministry, evangelism, and apologetics.
Homelessness is not leprosy
Natalie Levine is our daughter. And she lives on the streets in Los Angeles.
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