Tuesday's News & Ideas - 8/20/2024

War in Gaza casts a shadow over DNC opening
Religion News Service: On Monday, protesters had begun gathering in Union Park in Chicago, about a half-mile from the DNC headquarters, with “Abandon Harris ’24” signs.

What Kamala Harris has said about her faith
Deseret News: Harris grew up visiting both Christian churches and Hindu temples.

Six young evangelicals on the 2024 election
Religion News Service: Self-identified evangelicals in their 20s and early 30s speak about how their faith is informing their potential pick for president.

‘The 21st century is queer. Accept it’: The Harlem Gospel Travelers on prejudice in the church – and singing for Joe Biden
The Guardian: Inspired by Beyoncé and admired by Elton John, the talented trio are proud of their sexuality, but have been cold-shouldered by the gospel scene as a result.

Nicaragua shutters 1,500 nonprofit groups, many of them churches*
The New York Times: The government of President Daniel Ortega revoked the legal status of hundreds of evangelical groups as part of its crackdown on institutions that do not bow to its authority.

The Spark

What will become of American civilization?
The Atlantic describes conspiracism and hyper-partisanship* in the nation’s fastest-growing city.

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