From Seattle to Kentucky, churches cancel religious services
The New York Times *
National Cathedral and hundreds of churches in Maryland, D.C., Virginia to close for two weeks
The Washington Post *
Churches aren’t ‘viral threats’: Ministers confused by Kentucky governor’s call to suspend services
Louisville Courier Journal *
‘They have been remarkable’: How a New York synagogue is coping as an epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus spread
USA Today
Coronavirus closes LDS General Conference to the public
The Salt Lake Tribune *
As Missouri clinic awaits its legal fate, abortions in state have virtually halted
NPR
N.J. city approves noise measure that protects Islamic call to prayer, other religious announcements
NorthJersey.com *
Houston megachurch pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell pleads guilty to fraud using phony bonds
Houston Chronicle *
Religion & Public Life
March 12, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
NEW FROM PEW RESEARCH CENTER
A new Pew Research Center survey delves into the relationship between religion and politics, including perceptions about President Donald Trump among white evangelical Protestants, a key part of his electoral base. It finds that white evangelicals largely see Trump as fighting for their beliefs and advancing their interests. But when it comes to Trump’s personal qualities and conduct, many express mixed feelings.
An analysis based on the survey data also explains that while about a third of Americans say God has a hand in presidential elections, far fewer say God picks winners based on policies.
A new Pew Research Center survey delves into the relationship between religion and politics, including perceptions about President Donald Trump among white evangelical Protestants, a key part of his electoral base. It finds that white evangelicals largely see Trump as fighting for their beliefs and advancing their interests. But when it comes to Trump’s personal qualities and conduct, many express mixed feelings.
An analysis based on the survey data also explains that while about a third of Americans say God has a hand in presidential elections, far fewer say God picks winners based on policies.
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George Pell: Court reserves ruling in cardinal’s sexual abuse case
BBC News
Opposition blames government for New Delhi rioting that killed 52
The Associated Press
How Delhi’s police turned against Muslims
The New York Times *
Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears
Reuters
Shot nine times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear
The Associated Press
Germany designates radical wing of far-right AfD as ‘extremist entity’
Reuters
Indian politics front and center in Ontario as legislature debates law declaring Sikh genocide
National Post *
A tiny army is fighting for 20 million lives. Can Mali’s military grow fast enough?
The Washington Post *
BBC News
Opposition blames government for New Delhi rioting that killed 52
The Associated Press
How Delhi’s police turned against Muslims
The New York Times *
Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears
Reuters
Shot nine times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear
The Associated Press
Germany designates radical wing of far-right AfD as ‘extremist entity’
Reuters
Indian politics front and center in Ontario as legislature debates law declaring Sikh genocide
National Post *
A tiny army is fighting for 20 million lives. Can Mali’s military grow fast enough?
The Washington Post *
Analysis & Commentary
The Supreme Court’s fictional middle ground on abortion
The New York Times *
Communicating the gospel in a partisan world
Mere Orthodoxy
Shul in the time of coronavirus
Tablet
The power of prayer to deal with coronavirus anxiety
USA Today
The New York Times *
Communicating the gospel in a partisan world
Mere Orthodoxy
Shul in the time of coronavirus
Tablet
The power of prayer to deal with coronavirus anxiety
USA Today
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