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Law enforcement officials investigate an explosion at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Bloomington police Chief Jeff Potts said Saturday that investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blast. Authorities say the explosion damaged one room but it didn’t hurt anyone. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
Need to know: Monday, August 7, 2017
FBI: Explosive detonated at Minnesota mosque
Windows of the imam’s office were shattered, either by the blast or by an object thrown through them, but no one was injured.
Nearly 100 sex abuse suits against Catholic priests rock island of Guam
Clergy abuse allegations in Guam have gone largely unnoticed outside this tiny island.
President Trump’s evangelical advisers seek to tamp down Vatican criticism
Trump’s evangelical advisers have requested a meeting with Pope Francis to quell criticism from Vatican allies over the political direction of American Catholics.
Hillary wants to preach
Religion is playing a big role in Clinton’s post-election tour. What does she have to gain from sharing her faith now?
‘Mark of the beast?’ Microchipping employees raises apocalyptic questions
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Ex-Catholic bishop of Phoenix accused of sex abuse of boy
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Gene editing: Gateway to Promised Land, or key to Pandora’s box?
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Anti-immigrant bill runs contrary to my values as a Christian and an American
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How Jesus’ transfiguration offers hope for transformation
(RNS) — Those whose descent leads to dramatic suffering can rest assured that Christ suffers along with them and provides hope of the resurrection.
Keep up the good work, evangelical prophets!
You're advice is helping to bring down the President you love.
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