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Need to know: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
United Methodists in no hurry to create panel on LBGT issues
The church, which delayed a vote on gay ministers and gay marriage in favor of a panel to study the issue, has yet to set a timetable on its creation.
In the heart of Europe, anti-Muslim politics are on the rise
Attacks by Islamist radicals in neighboring nations and a record wave of Middle Eastern migrants are testing the national will to protect minority rights.
Christian murdered in latest Bangladesh attack
Bangladesh is reeling from a wave of murders of secular and liberal activists, and religious minorities, that have left more than 40 people dead.
Pope puts Guam archbishop accused of sex abuse on leave
The latest sign that Francis is taking tougher steps to tackle the sexual abuse crisis.
Thai police charge 22 with wildlife trafficking at infamous Tiger Temple
Among those charged: three Buddhist monks.
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Southern Baptist leader: Donald Trump a ‘lost’ soul who must repent
Russell Moore has not been afraid to mix it up with Trump.
Atheists gather on the Mall to demonstrate their political muscle
Many returned to the National Mall four years after the first Reason Rally to show nonbelievers are a voting bloc worth courting.
Pope John Paul II relic stolen from Cologne Cathedral
A visitor had noticed that the relic was missing on Sunday morning.
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What killed Bobby Kennedy?
Robert Kennedy was a victim of Arab terrorism. Let's not forget that.
Francis lays down the law to bishops who cover up
Finally, the Vatican is in a position to lay the abuse crisis to rest.
Can Mormons be more green?
Why is it that so many Mormons seem all too eager to ignore global warming science, to be more concerned with capitalism than conservationism? Guest blogger Mette Harrison offers 10 ways the LDS Church could better help the environment.
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