An Ecumenical Ministry in the Parish of St Patrick's Catholic Church In San Diego USA

米国サンディエゴの聖パトリックカトリック教会教区におけるエキュメニカル宣教

Thursday, May 4, 2017

A church closes, but where does its pipe organ go?

Trump is expected to relax tax rules on churches endorsing political candidates
The New York Times: President Trump today will ease restrictions on political activity by churches and charities, but has backed away from a broader religious liberty order that would have allowed faith-based organizations and companies to avoid serving or hiring gay people.
The Washington Post: 'Their dream president': Trump just gave white evangelicals a big boost

After a 66-year estrangement, can China and the Catholic Church kiss and make up?
Newsweek: After more than two years of negotiations, China and the Roman Catholic Church are nearing a historic deal to re-establish ties through a unified Catholic Church in China --and possibly even a formal diplomatic relationship.

Bill allowing adoption agencies to turn away gay couples signed into law
Alabama.com: Alabama governor signed into law a bill allowing adoption agencies to follow faith-based policies, such as not placing children with gay couples.

A church closes, but where does its pipe organ go?
USA Today: A 112-year-old pipe organ in the sanctuary of a now-closed Nashville church joins a glut of organs up for grabs across the country, in part a consequence of declining church membership.

Did a Charlotte-area pastor use his pulpit to defame members of his flock?
Charlotte Observer: What started as an argument over the piano solo at a Statesville church may mushroom into a potentially ground-breaking legal battle over the separation of church and state.

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