Tuesday's News & Ideas - 10/25/2022
- Women clergy at Saddleback
- Difficulty for atheists in politics
- Benefits of forgiveness
- Rise of Hindu nationalism
- Church property decisions
- Parkour groups vs. light pollution
New Saddleback pastor sees women clergy in church’s future
Associated Press: On a recent Sunday morning, in the sanctuary of Saddleback Church, Lead Pastor Andy Wood opened with a shout-out to the congregation’s newest female teaching pastor – his wife Stacie Wood.
The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?
The Conversation: While self-identified Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and Hindus currently rub shoulders in the corridors of power, one group is noticeably absent: atheists.
When it comes to forgiveness, faith and science agree on the benefits
Religion News Service: Across dozens of scientific studies in diverse contexts, the physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness have been validated.
Far-right Hindu nationalism is gaining ground in the U.S.
HuffPost: Hindutva, an extremist ideology, takes many cues from white nationalism — and it’s endangering millions of Muslims and other religious minorities.
Before you make church property decisions, consider your mission and calling
Baptist News Global: Congregations must put faith and calling before revenue when contemplating renting, leasing or selling church property in response to declines in giving and attendance.
The Spark
Parkour athletes switch off Paris lights one by one
The Paris-based On The Spot collective is just one of several parkour groups that have been acting against light pollution and wasteful energy use in cities across France for the past two years, Reuters says.
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