Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
The Associated Press: The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

 

The ultimate goal of the right’s ‘religious liberty’ crusade*
The New Republic: A new report from Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission makes clear that this issue is just a stalking horse for a much broader political project to transform America.

 

Parents expect answers to moral questions about smartphones
Religion Unplugged: Clergy may be reluctant to offer smartphone warnings, even though “we make statements on many other topics all of the time for kids inside the church,” Emily Harrison says.

 

Jehovah’s Witnesses buy data center property for new expansion
Religion News Service: “We are still in the early stages of evaluating how the facility might best support our future operations,” a spokesperson said.

 

‘Like a miracle’: Hidden gold saves Lancashire church from closure
The Guardian: An anonymous gift of nine Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000 was discovered in a bag beneath the altar.