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President Donald Trump makes a statement about the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 2, 2017, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Need to know: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
President Trump, this is no time for prayer
“Don’t preach like the psalmist. It is not just about compassion for those who are bereaved. Preach like Isaiah. Make it about justice,” writes Jeffrey Salkin.
After the massacre, a Las Vegas church seizes the chance to serve
“This is the day when we get the opportunity to really rise up and serve the city and love the city and demonstrate the love of God for the city,” said Vance Pitman, senior pastor of Hope Church.
Filipino archbishop offers sanctuary to those willing to testify on drug war killings
Socrates Villegas has called on clergy and men and women religious to open their churches, rectories and convents to those who would speak out about abuses they have witnessed.
Why an abortion provider reluctantly sold his clinic to an anti-abortion group
“Slow your roll, abortion rights opponents. It’s more complicated than caving to pressure,” writes Petula Dvorak.
Terrorist label frustrates Muslim community in the woods.
This quiet enclave just west of the Catskill Mountains is dogged by terror accusations, many spread on right-wing websites.
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