Friday's News & Ideas - 10/25/2024

Gustavo Gutiérrez accompanied God’s suffering people*
The Christian Century: The father of liberation theology endured much criticism, but he lived to see his groundbreaking work transform the church.

Faith groups use election scenarios to prepare spiritually, mentally for what’s next
Religion News Service: “I was surprised at how many people were interested in this,” said Protect Democracy’s Chris Crawford, who has led discussions with faith leaders about possible election scenarios.

Why these nuns have filed more than 350 shareholder resolutions
NPR: The sunflowers and wheat fields of rural Kansas are a long way from Wall Street. But in the small town of Atchison, an unlikely group of investors are making a name for themselves as outspoken shareholder activists.

I’m a death expert. I designed eight questions to help you think about dying
The Guardian: The modern era has eroded the myths and traditions of death. But there’s a way to create your own belief system

The ever-rising importance of hospital chaplains
Religion News Service: Frequently, chaplains are the only hospital staff member who has time to sit and speak with patients and families.

The Spark

A controversial rare-book dealer tries to rewrite his own ending
Glenn Horowitz built a fortune selling the archives* of writers such as Vladimir Nabokov and Alice Walker. Then a rock star pressed charges, The New Yorker says.

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