U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions makes a point during his speech at the Western Conservative Summit on June 8, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Need to know: Monday, June 18, 2018
The ’Splainer: Why is Jeff Sessions quoting Romans 13 and why is it so often invoked?
Does the Bible really command anyone to obey the laws of government as Attorney General Jeff Sessions told critics of his immigration policy?
Pleas for border justice are aimed at the wrong end of Pennsylvania Avenue
Faith leaders are excoriating Sessions and President Trump for recent immigration policy changes. But this crisis is Congress’ fault, Jacob Lupfer writes.
In new book, Rachel Held Evans gets ‘Inspired’ by the Bible
In her fourth book, the post-evangelical author explores what the Bible is and how it’s read.
Ireland is asking what role the Catholic Church should play in public education
The church still wields a great deal of influence in Ireland's public schools. But some parents want to re-examine the role of religion in education.
‘Does your husband beat you?’ Muslim couple invites Texas Republicans to ask them anything — and they do
"I know how well Muslims are accepted in the Republican Party," said a 2018 Texas Republican Convention delegate who has a booth answering questions about Islam.
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At Catholic bishops conference, a deeper embrace of Pope Francis — and relevancy
(RNS) — The spring meeting of Catholic bishops made headlines with their stern critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies, a political splash for a group that has struggled to remain relevant in the Trump era.
Far from home, Rohingya Muslim refugees count their blessings at Eid
(RNS) — Among the 17,500 Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar, a small band has landed in near Kolkata where they can observe the holiday ending the holy month of Ramadan with a semblance of security and the flavors of home.
Presbyterians aim to revive mainline denomination
Presbyterian Church (USA) leaders are hoping their biennial assembly in St. Louis will be a "learning lab" for what church should be.
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Publishing in Color conference helps spiritual writers from minority groups get a foot in the door
African American, Latinx, and other minority groups are underrepresented in religion publishing and writing. Next week, the Publishing in Color conference in New Jersey sets out to help them get a foot in the door.
Cardinal Dolan makes good points but ignores politics of abortion
The flaw in the Catholic bishops' pro-life strategy, writes Thomas Reese, is that their political allies support its end but not its means.
New Mormon photography exhibit tries to keep it real
The Light & Life exhibit at the LDS Church History Museum gives a glimpse of Mormons unplugged, from all over the world. The photographers say this is what is possible when photos are unstaged: we see people in all their messiness and beauty.
