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

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Schism in the body - United Methodist Church

Democrats call on IRS to review Family Research Council’s ‘church’ status
Religion News Service: ‘Given that the (Family Research Council) is primarily an advocacy organization and not a church, we urge the IRS to swiftly review the tax-exempt status,’ reads a letter sent to the IRS and the Treasury secretary.
Kansas votes to preserve abortion rights protections in its constitution*
The New York Times: In the first election test after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters decided against removing the right to abortion from the State Constitution.
Reuters: Florida clergy lawsuits say abortion ban violates religious freedom
Schism in the body*
The Assembly: After years of acrimonious debate, the  has started to rupture. One church — with members ranging from ‘flaming progressive to dang near fundamentalist’ — tries to reconcile an increasingly unavoidable divide.
Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen by 2024
Smithsonian Magazine: Officials say that the iconic structure will be ready for visitors in time for the Olympics.
The Gothic fantasies of Beatrice Sparks*
Slate: Why a Mormon mom in Utah made up tales of teen drug addiction and death that swept America.

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