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August 14, 2020
** Daily Religion Headlines
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A daily roundup of the latest religion headlines from around the web · Subscribe ↗ ([link removed])
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** U.S. headlines
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More U.S. churches sue to challenge COVID-19 restrictions ([link removed])
The Associated Press
Three churches sue over Minnesota’s mask mandate and other rules ([link removed])
Star Tribune *
Some churches defy Anchorage’s COVID-19 order limiting large indoor gatherings ([link removed])
Alaska Public Media
Sojourners pulls article about Catholic Church and race from website ([link removed])
National Catholic Reporter
Shabbat dinners amid the pandemic: An ancient Jewish tradition goes virtual ([link removed])
CNN
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to vandalizing synagogue ([link removed])
The Associated Press
Democrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention ([link removed])
Religion News Service
** International headlines
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Israel, UAE agree to normalize ties in what Trump calls ‘historic’ agreement ([link removed])
ABC News
Palestinians warn Israel-UAE deal imperils Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque ([link removed])
Reuters
Beirut’s Shiites like the idea of change, but like Hezbollah more ([link removed])
The New York Times *
Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt ([link removed])
The Associated Press
Pope cleans house in Poland after abuse, cover-up scandal ([link removed])
The Associated Press
Missionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic ([link removed])
Religion News Service
French interior minister condemns arson attempt at a mosque ([link removed])
The Associated Press
Indonesia’s first transgender public official breaks conservative mold ([link removed])
Deutsche Welle
** Analysis and commentary
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Kamala Harris exacerbates Biden’s existing problem with religious voters. He must work to reassure them ([link removed])
The Washington Post *
Fact check: Kamala Harris does not want to institute Sharia law ([link removed])
USA Today
Sign of the times: A bishop bashes Biden and Catholics object (or yawn) ([link removed])
Los Angeles Times *
Netanyahu drops troubled annexation plan for diplomatic gain ([link removed])
The New York Times *
Downtown Beirut church hit by blast is a symbol of hope, unity and grit ([link removed])
Religion Unplugged
For the Mahatma, the meaning of independence, nation and religion ([link removed])
Hindustan Times
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