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Need to know: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Washington, D.C., approves ‘Death With Dignity Act’
The City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill that would allow terminally ill people a medically assisted death.
Abortion by prescription now rivals surgery for US women
The drugs were expected to quickly overtake the surgical option, when they were introduced 16 years ago, but many states imposed restrictions.
Muslims assert their fashion identity
The usual Vogue magazine fare, plus “How to Style Your Hair Under a Hijab.”
Pope Francis’ short trip to Sweden a big step on a longer journey
The pontiff wanted to use the anniversary of the Reformation to set ecumenism on a new path that stresses a shared witness. But will that convince a skeptical world?
Reformation exhibit highlights art as teaching tool and propaganda
Luther liked music better than art, but he still recognized how the church could use images as a powerful teaching tool.
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Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — 'St. Pope John Paul II had the last clear word on this and it stands, this stands,' Francis said.
How Christian women are making ‘holy mischief’ in the church
ST. PAUL, Minn. (RNS) Women who have been in ministry for years are claiming space in male-dominated conservative evangelicalism, engaging Scripture, politics and topics well beyond home and family life.
Pope Francis praises secular Sweden for taking in asylum seekers
The main purpose of the pope's two-day trip was to take part in a joint commemoration with Lutherans of the start of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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Reformation jostlings
Because heirs of Luther are supposed to be humble, they don’t ordinarily make noise or news, though they will sing and shout this year.
Hillary should call out anti-Semitic Trump supporters
Anti-semitism should have been a hot issue in this election. What happened?
On LGBT issues, how can Christians disagree in a loving way?
Is it possible to disagree about LGBT issues without demonizing others as haters or heretics, Pharisees or apostates?
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Bonus tracks
- Why the Catholic Church is leading the fight against legal pot in Massachusetts
- Why Christianity’s holiest shrine is guarded by two Muslim families
- Faith leaders ask Clinton not to ignore black church concerns
- Assessing Obama’s religious freedom legacy
- Orthodox Jews with special needs learn the dating game
