Need to know: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Court to spaghetti: You are not a god
Pastafarianism is satire, not sacred, ruled the U.S. District Court of Nebraska.
Pastor in alleged sex abuse cover-up returns to preaching conference roster
Major preaching conference in Louisville ignored calls to disinvite C.J. Mahaney
Sanders won’t be meeting Pope Francis (probably)
A papal meeting is not on the candidate's agenda. But an official said, "Never say never."
Ruling clears way for Katy Perry to buy hilltop convent
The singer's bid has the approval of Los Angeles’ archbishop but some nuns wanted a different buyer.
Louisiana governor signs order protecting LGBT rights, calls it ‘good for business’
The order breaks the pattern of southern states passing laws to limit such rights.
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Kentucky will remove county clerk names from marriage licenses
The governor signed the law to establish a single form for every bride, groom or spouse. And Rowan County clerk Kim Davis won't have to put her name on it.
Christians oppose payday loans as ‘sinful’
(RNS) More than 80 percent of Christians believe their states should have laws that regulate payday loans, which have interest rates sometimes as high as 400 percent.
North Carolina governor tweaks transgender law after backlash
Opponents said the governor did not go far enough to correct the damage done to LGBT citizens.
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On my way
"Entertaining Faith" has been a romp to write. So I take my leave with gratitude to all you readers as I move on to new adventures.
Religious nonprofits cave in contraception mandate case
The Supreme Court's suggestion was an offer they couldn't refuse.
When conscientious differences threaten our relationships
Both convictions and relationships are precious. Which gives way when they utterly conflict with each other?
