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Religion & Public Life

August 06, 2019
Daily Religion Headlines
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Transubstantiation – the idea that during Mass, the bread and wine used for Communion become the body and blood of Jesus Christ – is central to the Catholic faith. But a recent Pew Research Center ([link removed]) survey ([link removed]) finds that most self-described U.S. Catholics consider the Eucharist to be symbolic, while only one-third believe the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus. Fact Tank takes a closer look ([link removed]) at this finding.
U.S. Headlines
New massacres a jolt for clergy who coped with past attacks ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Religious leaders react to mass shootings, call for action from Trump, Congress ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Ex-cardinal McCarrick’s letters to victims show signs of grooming ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Senators oppose Trump refugee cuts on religious freedom grounds ([link removed])
Religion News Service

New Kansas governor brings sharp shift on LGBTQ foster kids ([link removed])
The Associated Press

North Carolina becomes first Southern state to ban state funding for conversion therapy ([link removed])
Religion News Service

California school district amends its religious expression policy to settle lawsuit ([link removed])
Los Angeles Times *

This retired doctor spends her time performing abortions and circumcisions. She says her Jewish faith leads her to do both ([link removed])
The Washington Post *


International Headlines
Kashmiris on edge as India tightens grip on disputed region ([link removed])
Al Jazeera

White terrorism shows ‘stunning’ parallels to Islamic State’s rise ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Saudi Arabia women’s rights reforms may still be thwarted by custom ([link removed])
Reuters

Hajj trip may help Christchurch mosque victims heal ([link removed]) #
The Associated Press

Greek Church in Jerusalem says it has evidence of corruption in settler takeover of properties ([link removed])
Haaretz *

In Lebanon, a monastery brings together Christians scattered by war ([link removed])
Reuters

BBC apologizes after presenter calls Muslim prayer sign ‘IS salute’ ([link removed])
The Guardian

Drought reveals lost temple in Thailand submerged by dam ([link removed])
Reuters


Analysis & Commentary
I spent 25 years fighting jihadis. White supremacists aren’t so different ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Islamic Movement in Nigeria: The Iranian-inspired Shiite group ([link removed])
BBC News

Kashmir’s history – India’s revoking of special status in context ([link removed])
Reuters

The state of abortion: How new laws could affect access ([link removed])
The Wall Street Journal *

Dying the Christian Science way: The horror of my father’s last days ([link removed])
The Guardian


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