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Monday, September 9, 2019

Religion & Public Life


** Daily Religion Headlines
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** U.S. Headlines
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‘Someone’s gotta tell the freakin’ truth’: Jerry Falwell’s aides break their silence Politico Magazine ([link removed]) Southern Baptists put hopes in ‘Baptism Sunday’ amid plummeting baptism numbers Religion News Service ([link removed])
Once a white supremacist, he now has a prescription for tolerance: True Christianity The Washington Post * ([link removed])
Alaska reaches settlement in case brought by Muslim inmates The Associated Press ([link removed])
The church where believing in God isn’t strictly necessary The New York Times * ([link removed])
Secular Student Alliance has seen growth at religiously affiliated colleges Religion News Service ([link removed])
Dallas-based anti-Muslim group’s leader faces civil lawsuit over alleged assault of Minnesota sheriff The Dallas Morning News * ([link removed])
Women facing restrictions seek abortions out of state The Associated Press ([link removed])



** International Headlines
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For Pope Francis, a perfect moment for an unsettling warning on the environment The New York Times * ([link removed])
Myanmar army drops lawsuit against religious leader who complained to Trump of persecution Reuters ([link removed])
Animal slaughter ruling in Belgium stirs religious freedom debate Al Jazeera ([link removed])
Cypriot to Russian church: Keep out of breakaway north The Associated Press ([link removed])
India imposes curfews in Kashmir after clashes during religious procession Reuters ([link removed])
Ethiopian church-affiliated group urges action against gays The Associated Press ([link removed])
Ex-clergyman says U.S. priest in Philippines a known pedophile The Associated Press ([link removed])
In Mugabe’s church, faithful pray for departed leader to be forgiven Reuters ([link removed])



** Analysis & Commentary
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Pope Francis comes to Africa with a vision. Will it stick? NPR ([link removed])
Israel’s settlers and the Palestinians they live among Reuters ([link removed])
The former extremists trying to fight extremism The Atlantic * ([link removed])
Benny Hinn renounces his selling of God’s blessings. Critics want more Christianity Today * ([link removed])

French and Ahmari enter the ring First Things * ([link removed])



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