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Need to know: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Methodists postpone debate of gay issues that could split denomination
Bishops want the commission to "develop a complete examination and possible revision of every paragraph in the Book of Discipline regarding human sexuality.
Trump’s Supreme Court picks are a conservative dream come true
Whether the list was compiled by the Heritage Foundation is not certain, but it could have been, writes a Guardian columnist.
Dying GOP senator apologizes to Muslims for Donald Trump
Sen. Bob Bennett told his wife and son he wanted to apologize to all Muslims on behalf of the Republican Party.
Chicago shocker: Catholic archdiocese to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave
The move is almost unheard of in U.S. Catholic dioceses but reflects an effort to put the church’s money where its mission is.
Nigerian girl abducted by Boko Haram is found
Amina Ali was wandering in the forest when she was found.
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Latest news from RNS
United Methodist leadership recommends deferral of LGBT decisions
(RNS) Faced with protests, delegates consider convening a special session of the church's General Conference in 2018 or 2019 to discuss LGBT issues.
Pope Francis rips ‘bloodsucking’ bosses and prosperity theology
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff said employers who deny benefits and exploit workers "are living on the blood of the people. And this is a mortal sin."
3 ways Pope Francis’ opening on women deacons can change Catholicism
Ordaining women as deacons may, or may not, happen, but the process could have other, maybe unintended, consequences.
White House adds gender and religious diversity to advisory board
New members of the president's council on faith issues include a transgender woman and representatives of Sikh and Baha’i groups.
More views from RNS
Nuns favor condom-dropping drones (SATIRE)
WASHINGTON (RNS) Have you ever wished the government would just take care of things without any of your personal involvement?
How do Methodists view homosexuality and same-sex marriage? Some poll results
It's not just at the General Conference. United Methodists in the pews are also split over LGBT issues.
Supreme Court ups pressure on Little Sisters to settle
There were good reasons to push for a negotiated settlement.
Yes, there was an Armenian genocide
All Jews should affirm that the Armenian catastrophe was a genocide. The first of its kind, in fact.
Why do we pick-and-choose our religious beliefs? Blame social media
We now pick the emojis that go with our beliefs.
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Bonus tracks
- How Ben Shahn’s art anticipates Bernie Sanders
- Boston church’s parishioners evicted after 12-year occupation
- Women getting harassed in bathrooms because of anti-transgender hysteria
- An Ayatollah’s daughter prompts a debate on religious persecution in Iran
- Trooper shares meal with panhandling homeless mom of 4
