A bishop of the Arctic says goodbye

Research shows that a majority of Christian religious leaders accept the reality of climate change but have never mentioned it to their congregations
The Conversation: While the overwhelming majority of Christian religious leaders accept the human-driven reality of climate change, nearly half have never mentioned climate change or humans’ role in it to their congregations.

Judge rules against former SBC President Johnny Hunt in Guidepost defamation suit
Religion News Service: One claim, about an allegedly defamatory tweet by another former denominational president, is still live. The SBC has spent more than $3 million in legal fees on the Hunt case.

A bishop of the Arctic says goodbye
Religion News Service: As Canada’s Anglican church dwindles, its most remote (and most expansive) diocese has shown growth. One bishop responsible for that trend is retiring, leaving his successor to find clergy willing to take on the Arctic’s challenges.

New Orleans clergy abuse survivors say they’ve lost confidence in case’s judge
The Guardian: Comments come after it was revealed judge ignored the Department of Justice’s recommendations against expelling survivors from panel.

Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns
The Associated Press: Lawmakers in Georgia’s House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people’s rights to express their religion, but that critics say could lead to discrimination.