Tuesday's News & Ideas - 5/2/2023
- Aging politicians & the church
- Forgiveness study
- Pro-Trump pastors rebuked
- Rome, sacred ground
- Secret Service turned away Muslim mayor
- Fugitive princesses of Dubai
Our aging politicians are a warning to the church*
Christianity Today: Trusting the next generation to take our places is an act of faith.
Historic forgiveness trial yields global impact, reduces anxiety and depression
Religion News Service: Psychologist Everett Worthington forgave his mother's murderer. Now, his forgiveness model is going global.
Pro-Trump pastors rebuked for ‘overt embrace of white Christian nationalism’
The Guardian: Mainstream Christian leaders criticize Pastors for Trump for distorting religious teachings and endangering democracy.
Rome, sacred ground for nearly 3,000 Years, and counting*
The New York Times: Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture.
Secret Service says it turned away Muslim NJ mayor from WH Eid reception
CNN: The United States Secret Service on Monday said it turned away the Muslim mayor of Prospect Park, New Jersey, ahead of the Eid reception at the White House.
The Spark
The fugitive princesses of Dubai
As the emirate’s ruler espoused gender equality, four royal women* staked their lives on escaping his control, The New Yorker says. (trigger warning: description of torture, kidnapping, suicide and abuse)
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