RELIGIOUS NEWS​

(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.

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.

(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.

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.

FAIR The post Under the Banner of Heaven: fact vs. fiction appeared first on Religion News Service.

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.

(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.