Monday's News & Ideas - 12/16/2019
- Sermons across denominations
- Religious groups help solar
- Abuse claims in Japan
- ‘Same God’ film
- Nones’ freedom of no religion
- Drug epidemic among older people
Black Protestant sermons are four times as long as those in US Catholic churches
The Guardian: A study of sermons has found ‘striking differences’ among different denominations in length and content.
Powered by faith, religious groups emerge as a conduit for a just solar boom
NPR: Religious institutions are long-standing community anchors which makes them ideal partners for developers struggling to connect low income households with clean energy.
Cries of abuse in Catholic Church start to be heard in Japan
Associated Press: As in other parts of the world, Japanese victims of abuse are starting to feel less alone and have come forward despite the ostracism they and their family members often face for speaking out.
‘Same God’ exposes hypocrisy of the church and the power of faith
Rolling Stone: A potent documentary traces the story of an evangelical-college professor who was fired after standing up for religious freedom.
Dear Democrats: Four religion requests from non-religious Americans
Religion News Service: Here are some of the most pressing requests on the minds of non-religious Americans.
The Spark
The hidden drug epidemic among older people
People in their 60s take an average of 15 prescription drugs a year. Combined with over-the-counter products, they may do more harm* than good, The New York Times says.
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