Voices in the wilderness

Voices in the wilderness*
The Assembly: A religious order following a lifestyle St. Francis of Assisi established in 1223 is building a new home in the woods of Western North Carolina. Not everyone is happy to see them.

Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth
The Guardian: Welby is “profoundly ashamed” of comments he made after resigning as archbishop of Canterbury over scandal.

The return of Sicily’s ancient ‘white gold’
BBC: Manna is mentioned 17 times in the Bible and was harvested in the Mediterranean for more than a millennium. Now, a farmer is reviving this ancient “superfood.”

Will religion’s remarkable winning streak at the Supreme Court continue?*
The New York Times: The court, which has been receptive to claims from religious groups, particularly Christian ones, will hear three major cases in the coming weeks.

In the hills of Tennessee, a developer hopes to offer blue state Christians a refuge
Religion News Service: The venture, which has involved several prominent conservative voices, has drawn the concern of locals who don't want to see Christian nationalism take over their community.