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- The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberationby Camee Maddox-Wingfield on June 27, 2022 at 5:24 pm
(The Conversation) — After years of marginalization, the bèlè dance has been embraced by a growing community who see it as a form of social and spiritual healing. The post The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation appeared first on Religion News Service.
- In Lebanon, how to say ‘I do’ sparks fierce debateby Associated Press on June 27, 2022 at 3:32 pm
BEIRUT (AP) — In Lebanon, an on-again, off-again debate over whether such civil marriages may be held inside the country, and for whom, is contentious and mired in religious and political entanglements. The post In Lebanon, how to say ‘I do’ sparks fierce debate appeared first on Religion News Service.
- After Roe’s demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, lamentsby David Crary on June 27, 2022 at 3:26 pm
(AP) — Views on abortions are not just polarizing within denominations; the divisions span the religious landscape. The post After Roe’s demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments appeared first on Religion News Service.
- Florida judge to hear arguments on state’s new abortion lawby Associated Press on June 27, 2022 at 3:17 pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Planned Parenthood is among those seeking a temporary emergency injunction to stop the law. A Florida synagogue also sued. The post Florida judge to hear arguments on state’s new abortion law appeared first on Religion News Service.
- Under the Banner of Heaven: fact vs. fictionby RNS Press Release Distribution Service on June 27, 2022 at 3:07 pm
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- Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after gameby Jessica Gresko on June 27, 2022 at 2:45 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The case forced the justices to wrestle with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured into participating in religious practices. The post Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game appeared first on Religion News Service.
- JD Hall, Pulpit & Pen founder, ‘disqualified’ from ministry by Montana churchby Bob Smietana on June 27, 2022 at 12:14 am
(RNS) — In the past, Hall’s church, a fundamentalist congregation that opposes critical race theory, had stood behind its controversial pastor. The post JD Hall, Pulpit & Pen founder, ‘disqualified’ from ministry by Montana church appeared first on Religion News Service.