Siri, should I believe in God?

Effort to allow partisan politics in church reaches dead end
The Associated Press
CDC gets list of forbidden words: Fetus, transgender, diversity
The Washington Post *
After Alabama, abortion may be backseat issue in 2018 races
The Associated Press
Sister act: How a Philadelphia nun faced up to Wall Street
The Guardian
Kentucky lawmaker balanced life as a preacher and biker, but the scrutiny of political life might have led to his suicide
The Washington Post *
‘Merry Chrismukkah:’ How interfaith families celebrate the holidays
USA TODAY
Two more pregnant immigrant teens in custody ask judge to allow abortions
The Washington Post *
 

International Headlines

Suicide bombers attack church in Pakistan’s Quetta before Christmas, killing nine
Reuters
White House signals Western Wall has to be part of Israel
The Associated Press
Indonesia clerics want boycott of U.S. products over Jerusalem
The Associated Press
Australian Catholic leaders reject key calls by child abuse inquiry
CNN
Pope begs journalists to avoid ‘sins of communication’
NPR
Digital police state shackles Chinese Muslim minority
The Associated Press
Former archbishop of Canterbury lashes out at Justin Welby in letter
The Guardian
German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide
Deutsche Welle
Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process
The Associated Press
 

Analysis & Commentary

Why Trump continues to forge an unlikely bond with religious conservatives
NPR
This evangelical leader denounced Trump. Then the death threats started
Politico
America’s new religion: Fox evangelicalism
The New York Times *
Rabbi Sharon Brous on progressive religious voices ‘fighting for dignity’
The Atlantic
Siri, should I believe in God?
Chicago Tribune *
Neuroscience has a lot to learn from Buddhism
The Atlantic
 

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