Wednesday's News & Ideas - 6/8/2022
- First ELCA transgender bishop resigns
- Protestors at Joel Osteen’s church
- UK cinemas cancel ‘blasphemous’ film
- Is denomination a dealbreaker?
- 1,300-year-old corn god statue
- The case for fewer friends
First transgender bishop of largest Lutheran denomination resigns
Religion News Service: ‘The constant misinformation, bullying and harassment has taken too hard a toll in the Synod I love, my family and myself,’ said the Rev. Megan Rohrer.
Lakewood Church service interrupted by abortion-rights supporters
Houston Public Media: Protestors stripped down to their underwear yelling “My body, my choice” before being escorted out of the church.
UK cinema chain cancels screenings of ‘blasphemous’ film after protests
The Guardian: Cineworld cancels all showings of The Lady of Heaven after branches were picketed by Muslim activists.
Half of Americans rule out Pentecostal churches
Christianity Today: Survey finds nondenominational churches have the least baggage in people’s minds.
1,300-year-old corn god statue shows how the Maya worshipped maize
Smithsonian Magazine: The deity was linked to renewal and creation in Mesoamerican culture.
The Spark
The case for fewer friends
When it comes to friendship, quality is better than quantity, says Vox.
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