Thursday's News & Ideas - 10/5/2023
- Some retired clergy leave church
- Italian life without Catholic faith
- Abuse survivors at synod
- Fighting climate change inside the church
- Foster agencies still confused on religion
- Faith in the NBA
Why some retired clergy lose faith and leave church
Baptist News Global: Several months ago, Martin Thielen decided to take an informal survey of retired clergy to help find out. He asked them two questions: “Do you still affirm traditional doctrines/theology? Why or why not? Are you still actively involved in a church? Why or why not?”
From cradle to casket, life for Italians changes as Catholic faith loses relevance
The Associated Press: The church and its teachings no longer drive daily rhythms.
As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time
Religion News Service: Victims advocacy groups are asking participants at this month’s synod to enact real change.
Young evangelicals fight climate change from inside the church: “We can solve this crisis in multiple ways”
CBS News: Ahead of September's U.N. General Assembly in New York City, thousands of youth activists flooded the streets of Manhattan, calling for the end of the use of fossil fuels. Among them were young evangelical Christians looking to make change in their communities.
Can foster care agencies receiving public funds screen families based on religion? Legal experts (still) don’t agree
Deseret News: Two years after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Catholic organization in Philadelphia, the faith-based foster care landscape remains unsettled.
The Spark
From fasting to pregame prayers: How religion shapes the NBA
Christians, Muslims and Jews have starred in the league. But even those without a faith can benefit from spiritual practice, The Guardian says.
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