The legislative assault by Christian nationalists to reshape America

Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who would not make wedding cake for gay couple
The Washington Post *
Judge temporarily blocks Iowa’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ law while lawsuit is resolved
The Des Moines Register *
Project Blitz: The legislative assault by Christian nationalists to reshape America
The Guardian
Is Trump racist? Is there a double standard? California pastors debate
The New York Times *
Trump to host Ramadan dinner
Politico
Younger evangelicals waver in support for Israel
The Wall Street Journal *
Southern Baptist seminary drops bombshell: Why Paige Patterson was fired
The Washington Post *
Judge: ‘In God We Trust’ on money isn’t religion endorsement
The Associated Press
 

International Headlines

Suicide bombing targets gathering of clerics in Kabul; seven die
The Associated Press
Gay in India, where progress has come only with risk
The New York Times *
Pope to address oil majors in Vatican climate conference
Reuters
Italy’s 5-Stars step back from minister’s anti-gay remark
The Associated Press
As taboos break down, Iranians party on
The New York Times *
Nicaragua police end church siege after day of terror in Masaya
BBC News
Denmark talks (reluctantly) about a ban on circumcising boys
The New York Times *
Stepping up for Edmonton Pride, Wiccans say they’ve long been the most LGBTQ-friendly religion
Toronto Star *
 

Analysis & Commentary

Sex and gender on the Christian campus
The New York Times *
The epidemic of denial about sexual abuse in the evangelical church
The Washington Post *
The historic downfall of Paige Patterson
Slate
What religion gives us (that science can’t)
The New York Times *
Europe and America part ways when it comes to ‘religious freedom’
The Economist *
Spirit child: Ritual killings in Ghana
Al Jazeera
 

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