Tuesday's News & Ideas - 7/30/2024
- Lucado filling in at Gateway Church
- Overcoming burnout
- 2018 assassination attempt in Brazil
- Priest sues Grindr
- Drag queen ‘Last Supper’
- Katie Ledecky’s greatness
Max Lucado will fill in at Gateway Church through the fall
Baptist News Global: Pastor Robert Morris left Gateway Church, currently ranked as the ninth largest church in America, after revelations that he repeatedly sexually abused a minor and then allegedly attempted to cover up that information and deny justice to his victim.
Overcoming burnout
Presbyterian Outlook: Aaron Stauffer explores a new path to sustainable leadership in the church.
An assassination attempt in Brazil brought politics into churches*
Christianity Today: Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed a month before the 2018 election. Polarization and Christian nationalism has only grown since then.
A priest sues Grindr after he was outed, his lawsuit says*
The Washington Post: Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill said in a lawsuit that Grindr released his data, leading him to lose his job and suffer “significant damage” to his reputation.
Drag queen ‘Last Supper’ at Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage
Religion Unplugged: A dance troupe performing at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics drew the ire of Christians around the world after they appeared to mock Jesus and the Last Supper.
The Spark
What makes Katie Ledecky great
The preeminent swimmer is unique not only for winning races by body lengths — her emotional and psychological approach sets her apart, The New Yorker says.
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