Friday, May 19, 2023

RNS Morning Report: Tim Keller, influential author and pastor, in hospice care at home

RNS Morning Report

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Tim Keller, influential author and pastor, receiving hospice care at home

(RNS) — Keller, founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020.
 

Dodgers remove ‘queer and trans nuns’ from Pride Night amid Catholic pushback

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The LA chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence said it was saddened that the team succumbed ‘to pressure from persons outside of the State of California and outside of our community.’
 

UK report finds Britons’ lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing

LONDON (RNS) — More than half of those surveyed for the report said they believe that freedom of religion is under threat in the U.K.
 

Judge clears way for disaffiliations from United Methodist Church in north Georgia

(RNS) — The North Georgia Conference had barred churches wishing to leave the UMC from disaffiliating before the 2024 General Conference.

RNS Opinion

Anger management and guns

(RNS) — Anger is clearly at the root of our mass shootings.
 

Does identifying with religion make one more civic-minded?

(RNS) — New data reveals atheists and agnostics may place a higher premium on civic activities.
 

Why can’t Israel be better?

When it comes to Israel: "relationship complicated." The case against perfectionism.

ICYMI

What is Christian nationalism, anyway?

(RNS) — The rise of Donald Trump on the backs of conservative Christian voters has led to a national debate over Christian nationalism and the role of religion in American culture. But few people agree on what Christian nationalism is.
 

Hebrew Bible purchased for $38.1 million for display at Jewish museum

(RNS) — Purchased by the American Friends of the ANU, Museum of the Jewish People, Codex Sassoon is one of the most expensive historical documents ever sold at auction.

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