The Americanization of an ancient faith

On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, faith groups sharpen their focus on systemic racism
The Washington Post *
Where today’s black church leaders stand on activism
The New York Times *
Baltimore pastor remembers a young Martin Luther King Jr. as playful, intense — and brilliant
The Baltimore Sun *
The last frontier for gay rights
The Washington Post *
Gov. Scott Walker removes most abortion coverage for Wisconsin public workers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel *
Lawsuit over Kentucky’s denial of ‘IM GOD’ license plates can proceed, judge rules
Lexington Herald-Leader *
The curious case of the yeshiva carve-out
The New York Times *
‘Get up, it’s Jesus day!’: Mom used Taser to make her son attend Easter service, police say
The Washington Post *
 

International Headlines

China insists on control of religion, dimming hope of imminent Vatican deal
The New York Times *
Vatican deal a new trial for one Catholic village in north China
Reuters
Rwanda closes thousands of churches in bid for more control
The Associated Press
‘Punish a Muslim day’ generates anger, fear and solidarity in Britain
The Washington Post *
Corbyn agrees to meet Jewish leaders for anti-Semitism talks
The Guardian
What Is Jewdas? Hosts of Jeremy Corbyn’s Seder grab spotlight
The New York Times *
Islamic groups report Indonesian politician for reciting ‘blasphemous’ poem
Reuters
Israeli authorities block airport ads urging women to refuse to give up seats
The Guardian
 

Analysis & Commentary

The politically progressive faith of Martin Luther King
The New York Times *
On anniversary of King’s death, some white evangelicals are reexamining their role during the civil rights movement
The Washington Post *
The myth of the Indian vegetarian nation
BBC News
The Americanization of an ancient faith
The Atlantic
 

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