Lauren Markoe
The Jewish Daily Forward
Washington, DC, United States
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‘We’re living in an imperfect world’: Highland Park rabbi speaks out after mass shooting
Six were killed at a July 4 parade in the heavily Jewish Chicago suburb. Here, the local Chabad rabbi shares his story. → Read More
Harvard's student newspaper endorses BDS – The Forward
The editorial board of The Crimson, Harvard College's newspaper, has endorsed BDS and a "free Palestine." → Read More
Protestant, Muslim, Atheist, Jew: 4 leftist perspectives a year into Trump’s presidency
(RNS) — If Trump has invigorated the religious right in America, he has also galvanized the religious left. → Read More
The Slingshot: Security for churches; Atheism under attack; Billy Graham at 99
In the wake of Sutherland Springs, questions about keeping houses of worship safe. Atheists wary after shooter described as a non-believer. A yearlong celebration kicks off for the 20th century’s most famous evangelist. → Read More
Brooklyn pastor resigns from Trump’s evangelical advisory board
(RNS) - A.R. Bernard cited a "deepening conflict of values" with the administration. → Read More
The Slingshot: Charlottesville fallout; Hillary’s pastor; Jeffress’ politics
Under pressure, Trump calls out white supremacists. Hillary Clinton’s pastor is accused of plagiarism. Pastor Robert Jeffress explains his controversial comments about God, Trump and North Korea. → Read More
North Korea releases Canadian pastor sentenced to life in prison
(RNS) — The Rev. Rim Hyon Su was accused by the state of using religion as a ruse to overthrow the government. → Read More
North Korea releases Canadian pastor sentenced to life in prison
(RNS) — The Rev. Rim Hyon Su was accused by the state of using religion as a ruse to overthrow the government. → Read More
The Slingshot: Trump’s sustained silence; Hatmaker’s new book; Atheists’ bum rap
The president has said nothing about the weekend attack on a Minnesota mosque. Jen Hatmaker’s new book tells of her travails as a “professional Christian.” People believe atheists are not as moral as those who believe in God. → Read More
The ‘Splainer: Why is Jerusalem’s Temple Mount so disputed?
(RNS) — The Temple Mount is the holiest place for Jews and the third holiest for Muslims. Why is it a launching pad for violence? → Read More
Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in ‘playground’ case
(RNS) "This Court has repeatedly confirmed that denying a generally available benefit solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on the free exercise of religion," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in the majority opinion. → Read More
Mosque under construction in Mali to honor US teen slain during Ramadan
(RNS) It will be called Masjid Nabra, and it is already fully funded and under construction in Koro, a central region of Mali, thanks to a Chicago philanthropist. → Read More
No major US religious groups approve refusing service to gays
(RNS) White evangelical Protestants and Mormons showed the highest rates of approval for those who cite their religious belief as the basis for denying service to gays — but still less than a majority within those two groups hold this opinion. → Read More
US Catholic bishops’ committee dismayed over Trump’s new direction on Cuba
(RNS) The U.S. Catholic bishops want President Trump to consider "ordinary Cubans" as he scales back on what he calls a "one-sided" deal with the island nation. → Read More
Chaldeans in US: Why aren’t more Christians speaking out against deportations to Iraq?
(RNS) They're frustrated by evangelicals who have expressed outrage over the persecution of Christians in the Middle East but who have been silent about the Chaldeans who face deportation. → Read More
Barry Lynn looks back on 25 years of separating church and state
(RNS) 'I think we have a dizzying level of religious freedom in this country, particularly if you’re in the religious majority,' said Lynn, who will soon step down as executive director of Americans United. → Read More
Trump: ‘It’s time to put a stop to attacks on religion’
(RNS) His remarks to the Faith and Freedom Coalition began shortly after former FBI Director James Comey questioned the president's integrity on Capitol Hill. → Read More
Pence defends Trump as champion of Catholic values
(RNS) Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Pence said Trump is a leader for the issues Catholics care about most: protection of the unborn, religious freedom and Christians suffering for their faith in the Middle East. → Read More
Religiously affiliated hospitals win Supreme Court pension case
(RNS) The hospitals — two with Catholic and one with Lutheran ties — successfully argued that pension laws were not intended to apply to them. → Read More
Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia intensifies and targets children
(RNS) For weeks the Jehovah’s Witnesses had not felt the full force of the ban on the group. Now more authorities are invoking it to halt worship and harass even the youngest Witnesses. → Read More