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Princeton Theological Seminary reverses decision to honor Redeemer’s Tim Keller
By David Gibson — March 22, 2017
(RNS) The seminary had faced mounting criticism over Keller’s conservative views on women and LGBTQ people. So he will not receive an award but will still deliver a major lecture.
Princeton seminary taking some heat for honoring Redeemer’s Tim Keller
By David Gibson — March 21, 2017
(RNS) The Manhattan pastor is popular — but his Presbyterian denomination does not ordain women or gays, and his traditionalism has some criticizing the more liberal Princeton Theological Seminary for giving Keller an award.
Ikea under fire for male-only catalog in Israel
By Jerome Socolovsky — February 16, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) In an effort to appeal to the country’s ultra-Orthodox Jews and their increasingly stringent modesty norms, the niche catalog depicts Orthodox men with side curls and boys wearing yarmulkes in domestic settings — at a table set for a Sabbath meal, in a study with display cases lined with religious books. But not a single woman or girl.
Gay couple will pastor historic church in Washington
By Lauren Markoe — January 9, 2017
(RNS) Sally Sarratt and Maria Swearingen were presented to the congregation during worship services Sunday in what may be a first for a Baptist congregation.
Indian court gives women entry to Mumbai mosque
By Jerome Socolovsky — August 27, 2016
NEW DELHI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women in India have the right to fully access a famous mosque in the city of Mumbai, a top court ruled.
French court suspends burkini ban
By Jerome Socolovsky — August 26, 2016
PARIS -- A top French court on Friday suspended a ban on full-body burkini swimsuits that has angered Muslims, feminists and civil liberties campaigners.
Troubled Europe debates burqas, niqabs and burkinis
By Jerome Socolovsky — August 25, 2016
BERLIN -- Restrictions on face and full-body veils are back in the spotlight in parts of Europe after some French cities banned the burkini swimsuit, saying the garment, which leaves only the face, hands and feet exposed, defies laws on secularism.
How some abortion opponents get ‘pro-life’ radically right
By Marcia Pally — June 28, 2016
(RNS) Reducing abortion as much as possible is a universal goal with broad consensus about how to achieve it.
India’s Muslim women seek to ban ‘triple talaq’ divorce law
By Akhtar Ali — June 21, 2016
NEW DELHI (RNS) A Muslim woman petitioned India's Supreme Court to ban a Muslim practice in which a Muslim man can divorce his wife just by uttering “talaq” three times.
Top nun pushes for greater role for Catholic women
By David Gibson — May 18, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “It’s not just a question of feminism, it’s a question of our being baptized, that gives us the duty and the right to be part of the decision-making processes,” said Sister Carmen Sammut.
The book that revolutionized ‘Christian manhood’: 15 years after ‘Wild at Heart’
By Jonathan Merritt — April 22, 2016
John Elderege's 2001 book, "Wild at Heart", set off a national conversation about masculinity among Christians. Fifteen years later, the author reflects on its lasting legacy.
French official links Muslim women’s veil-wearing to slavery
By Reuters — March 31, 2016
An online petition claiming over 18,000 signers accused France's minister for women's rights of racism for the remarks.
5 reasons Donald Trump has a Mormon problem (COMMENTARY)
By Jana Riess — March 22, 2016
(RNS) In Tuesday's Utah caucuses, Trump faces an uphill battle with Mormons, who form the majority of the electorate.
Vatican newspaper essays say women should preach at Mass
By David Gibson — March 2, 2016
(RNS) The role has been reserved almost exclusively to the all-male priesthood for nearly 800 years.
Pope Francis opens foot-washing rite to women in gesture of inclusion
By David Gibson — January 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The change is likely to inflame debates over whether broadening the Holy Thursday service will send mixed signals about the all-male priesthood.