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Friday, August 30, 2019

Religion & Public Life


** Daily Religion Headlines
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New from Pew Research Center: An updated Fact Tank post ([link removed]) looks at the most recent polling data on Americans’ views on abortion.



** U.S. Headlines
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Buttigieg walks fine line in courting religious left Religion News Service ([link removed])
There’s no one ‘gay gene,’ but genetics are linked to same-sex behavior, new study says The Washington Post * ([link removed])
Uproar over anti-Semitic video produced by Republicans in NY county The New York Times * ([link removed])
Ilhan Omar reveals racist threat to shoot her at state fair BBC News ([link removed])
Survivors demand U.S. investigation of Mississippi abuse deals The Associated Press ([link removed])
Lawsuit: LA Sheriff’s Department denied Muslim inmates’ religious needs Religion News Service ([link removed])



** International Headlines
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Citizenship list in Indian state sparks fears for millions The Associated Press ([link removed])
Muslims in New Zealand say they have been sidelined in Christchurch inquiry The New York Times * ([link removed])
Sri Lanka court orders remains of Easter attacker moved after protests Reuters ([link removed])
Myanmar army sues religious leader who told Trump the military ‘tortured’ Christians Reuters ([link removed])
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change The Associated Press ([link removed])
Hamas arrests 10 suspects in Gaza suicide bombing The New York Times * ([link removed])
Pope’s visit sparks spending debate in Mozambique BBC News ([link removed])
Anglican Church head says religions must own up to extremism The Associated Press ([link removed])

Tibetan Buddhist teacher accused of sexual abuse dies BBC News ([link removed])

The android priest that’s revolutionizing Buddhism CNN ([link removed])



** Analysis & Commentary
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Obria, the anti-abortion group that’s tapping into ‘wellness’ culture, explained Vox ([link removed])
Communism and religion can’t coexist The Wall Street Journal * ([link removed])
How the female body became the scapegoat for white evangelicals The Washington Post * ([link removed])
Why people hate religion The New York Times * ([link removed])

Religious unrest in Mozambique – in pictures Agence France-Presse ([link removed])



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