God, Trump and the meaning of morality

God, Trump and the meaning of morality
The Washington Post *
Questioning real-world learning at ultra-Orthodox schools
The Associated Press
Gunman opens fire at Nevada Mormon church, killing one
CNN
What it takes to get an abortion in the most restrictive U.S. state
The New York Times *
These Muslims are fighting stigma after losing loved ones to suicide
Buzzfeed
Civil rights legend Meredith says he’s on a mission from God
The Associated Press
 

International Headlines

Hardline Islamists push religion to center of Pakistan election
Reuters
Israelis protest denial of surrogacy rights to same-sex couples
The ew York Times *
Mob lynches Muslim man over cow smuggling charges in India
The Associated Press
Seduced by hate, Indian politician embraces a lynch mob
The New York Times *
Cuba’s draft constitution opens path to gay marriage
Reuters
Trinidad and Tobago’s religious leaders call on government to uphold anti-LGBT laws
Religion News Service
Biker nun on a mission to free Tanzania from grip of HIV
The Guardian
Iran lifts ban on non-Muslim city council member after outcry
Reuters
Islamic State ‘Beatles’ duo: UK ‘will not block death penalty’
BBC News
Mosque suicide bombing in north Nigeria kills seven, injures seven
The Associated Press
 

Analysis & Commentary

Israel’s new law inflames the core tension in its identity
The Atlantic
Israel picks identity over democracy. More nations may follow
The New York Times *
Revelations of U.S. cardinal sex abuse will force pope’s hand
The Associated Press
The Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandals show it has a gay priest problem – they’re trapped in the closet
The Washington Post *
A cacophony of views on what to teach children about God
The Economist *
Can artificial intelligence predict religious violence?
The Atlantic

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