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Making religious communities safe for LGBTQ kids
By Jane Clementi — September 19, 2018
(RNS) — My church taught that being LGBTQ was a sin. Like so many other LGBTQ youth, Tyler must have felt rejected, unwanted and shamed. My son did not believe he could be both Christian and gay.
As Catholic sex abuse investigations begin, questions remain
By Jack Jenkins — September 19, 2018
(RNS) — 'Pennsylvania demonstrated that the church is not honest,' said Tim Lennon, president of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
In Israel, a Conservative rabbi’s arrest reopens religious freedom debate
By Yonat Shimron — September 19, 2018
HAIFA, Israel (RNS) — Rabbi Dov Hayun's recent arrest is giving Israelis reason to atone for their country’s stranglehold on Jewish religious expression.
Willow Creek names NAE head, 3 others to oversee Hybels investigation
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 18, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — Jo Anne Lyon and Leith Anderson will co-chair the council, called the Willow Creek Independent Advisory Group, according to an announcement Tuesday (Sept. 18) posted on the Willow Creek Association’s website.
Former Willow Creek pastor Steve Carter breaks his silence on Hybels allegations
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 18, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — Carter is speaking out now for the first time since he left Willow Creek about his decision to quit, the questions he still has for the church and his mixed feelings about founding pastor Bill Hybels.
At Yom Kippur, business leaders profit from reflecting on ethics
By Paul O'Donnell — September 18, 2018
JERUSALEM (RNS) — At the High Holy Days, a season for contemplating personal failings and achievements in the year past can be a time to take stock of financial practices and relationships too.
Catholic dioceses sued over disclosure of abuse allegations
By The Associated Press — September 18, 2018
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The lawsuit alleges the dioceses haven't met their obligations to report child sexual abusers under state law.
Survey shows more pastors preach about abuse in #MeToo age
By Adelle M. Banks — September 18, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio (RNS) — The survey by LifeWay Research offers a detailed look at Protestant pastors’ attitudes and actions related to abuse and harassment.
Fear of Ebola keeps the faithful at home in Congo
By Doreen Ajiambo — September 17, 2018
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) — In a bid to contain the virus, thousands of churches remain closed in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How we can all repent on Yom Kippur — even if it means losing an election
By Burton L. Visotzky — September 17, 2018
(RNS) — We must renounce the politics of division, and even run the risk of losing an election, losing power, losing office to instead raise up our fellow Americans.
As Cuba backs gay marriage, churches oppose the government’s plan
By Maria Isabel Alfonso — September 17, 2018
(The Conversation) — Christian leaders are taking advantage of a rare public debate to mobilize Cubans against a proposed constitutional reform that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Photos of the Week
By Kit Doyle — September 15, 2018
This week’s gallery includes images from Rosh Hashanah, Ganesh Chaturthi, Muharram and more.
‘Connecting the dots’ between faith and climate change
By Paul O'Donnell — September 13, 2018
(RNS) — The Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco is a chance to raise the profile of the small and large ways California’s faith communities are fighting for the environment.
Will Graham: It’s ‘daunting’ to portray his famous granddad in ‘Unbroken’ sequel
By Adelle M. Banks — September 13, 2018
(RNS) — ‘I carry on what he's taught me on an everyday basis,’ said Will Graham. ‘That doesn't bother me. But trying to do it on a movie set is different.’
Pope OKs probe into West Virginia bishop as he meets with US delegation
By Nicole Winfield — September 13, 2018
(AP) — Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of a West Virginia bishop, Michael Bransfield, who has been accused of sexually harassing adults.
