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Need to know: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Southern Baptists grapple with morality, white nationalism in the Trump age
After some debate, the denomination declined to take up a resolution condemning the ‘alt-right movement,’ whose members include white nationalists.
Man charged with threats to US Jewish groups pleads guilty
The former journalist’s bomb threats were part of a plot to get revenge on his ex-girlfriend, prosecutors say.
Norway to ban full-face veil in nurseries, schools and universities
Proponents of the new bill say niqabs, which some Muslim women wear and which covers all the face but the eyes, “prevent good communication” between teachers and students.
The ‘Jewish Moses of the Alt-Right’ has a new book — and it isn’t pretty
Paul Gottfried, a mentor to white supremacist Richard Spencer, is winning rave reviews on alt-right websites, despite his Jewishness.
Mosque shot at by pellet gun at least 3 times in possible hate crime in Bronx
The most recent shootings happened when worshipers at the mosque had just finished breaking their fast for Ramadan.
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Faced with declining numbers, Southern Baptists focus on evangelism
PHOENIX (RNS) The largest Protestant denomination has lost members for 10 years in a row and has baptized fewer people nine out of the last 10 years.
Pope Francis shakes up Vatican bioethics board
(RNS) While Francis has upheld church opposition to abortion, his choice of board members may reflect a desire for a less combative tone on the issue.
‘Changing Our Minds’ explores psychedelic drugs and spiritual healing
A new book offers accounts of patients with depression, PTSD and other challenges reporting everything from a greater “oneness” with the universe to visions of Jesus on the cross.
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Married. Gay. And Mormon. (Part 1)
Nick and Spencer would like to raise a family in the LDS Church, but they're navigating uncharted waters in their desire to stay active Mormons. Part 1 of a two-part profile by journalism student Kristin Lowe.
Mark’s Gospel provides a legal loophole for providing sanctuary. Will Christians use it?
(RNS) God doesn’t first create laws, and then create humans to obey them. God creates humans, and then creates laws to help them live fulfilled lives.
Is Batman Jewish?
(RNS) Trauma, a secret identity — there was always more 'Torah' in Batman than I realized.
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Bonus tracks
- Priest’s love of cars helps raise funds for vocations in poorest diocese
- The Twitterverse pounces on Reza Aslan’s firing
- Finding spiritual nurture in unexpected sources — horses
- This dinner party invites people of all faiths to break bread together
- Rob Bell once questioned hell: Here’s why he is now taking aim at the Bible
