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Need to know: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Russell Moore, Frank Page unite in wake of Baptist controversy over Trump
Moore — an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump — and another top-ranking denominational leader discussed strengthening ties in a meeting that occurred amid buzz that Moore's job was at risk.
Dioceses in the Scottish Episcopal Church overwhelmingly vote to allow provision for equal marriage
Six dioceses favored — and one voted against — changes that would pave the way for same-sex marriage within the church, and remove the ban on clergy entering into same-sex marriages themselves.
Poll: 23 percent of Canadians say Muslim immigrants should be banned
The proportion within the province of Quebec was even higher: 1-in-3.
Florida Baptist, Presbyterian congregations unite to survive in new Florida church
The merger is one way for two churches to survive — one with 92 members, the other, 25.
Pakistan city’s affluent women bring Islam into their lives and lifestyles
A new culture has attracted a diverse mix of homemakers, socialites and professionals who incorporate religion into their lives, but also into their lifestyles, buying everything from sequined abayas to custom prayer mats.
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Is Pope Francis really facing a coup? Or just ‘fake news’?
As the pontiff marks the fourth anniversary of his election, reports of plotting in the Vatican and a ‘civil war’ in the Catholic Church are rampant. But a reality check suggests a different story.
China says Dalai Lama a ‘deceptive actor’ after brain comments
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry called the Dalai Lama a "deceptive actor" after the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said in an interview that Chinese hardliners have parts of their brains missing.
Gaza tailor makes prayer caps for Jewish worshippers
GAZA (Reuters) It's not easy doing business from Gaza but tailor Mohammad Abu Shanab has found a demand he can supply – his sewing factory is churning out religious skull caps, for devout Jewish men.
More views from RNS
The Christian social ethics project hits a wall
What is needed in America today goes far beyond public-policy tinkering.
Jews, Muslims and holy envy
(RNS) It's about sacred envy. And holy hospitality. And how Islam needs bar and bat mitzvah.
Ex-gay pioneer Joseph Nicolosi is dead. That’s good news for LGBT people he hurt (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) Nicolosi has now crossed over into eternity. I imagine he is shocked to find LGBT people there, too.
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Bonus tracks
- Robert E. Lee worshipped here: A Southern church wrestles with its Confederate history
- To make us all safer, self-driving cars will sometimes have to kill
- ADL plans Silicon Valley center to fight cyberhate
- A rundown of memorable moments from Francis’s first four years
- Stop calling everything a Bible study
