Tuesday's News & Ideas - 2/20/2024
- US calls for temporary ceasefire in Gaza
- Backlash to funeral of trans activist
- SBC abuse task force plans
- Trump allies planning Christian nationalism
- Lakewood services week after shooting
- Do celebrities impact loneliness?
What to know about the U.S. draft resolution calling for a temporary Gaza ceasefire
TIME: The draft resolution calls for a “temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable” but the language falls short of the immediate ceasefire other Security Council members want.
Archdiocese of New York condemns the funeral of a trans activist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
CNN: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of a trans activist that was held last week in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, expressing outrage over what it called “scandalous behavior.”
SBC abuse task force plans to start new nonprofit to oversee abuse database and reforms
Religion News Service: The new nonprofit is designed to get past the SBC Executive Committee’s ongoing financial and legal challenges.
Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration
Politico: Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump’s return to power.
Thousands gather for Lakewood Church services week after deadly church shooting
Houston Public Media: Houston Police Chief Troy Finner told press after the service that video camera footage from the day of the incident is still being reviewed by the police department, but will soon be released. It’s still not known who shot the child.
The Spark
How the loneliness crisis is fueling “stan culture”
Is our obsession with celebrities* the consequence of our wilting friendships? Salon asks.
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