December 11, 2020

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NEW FROM PEW RESEARCH CENTER

While some people see a general conflict between science and religion, few say their own religious beliefs are often in tension with science, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 20 publics around the world. The report also looks at views toward evolution and more recent scientific developments, such as gene editing and animal cloning.

U.S. headlines

Supreme Court says Muslim men can sue FBI agents in no-fly list case
NPR

Jerry Falwell Jr. drops lawsuit against Liberty University
The Washington Post*

U.S. Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus
The Associated Press

Buddhist temple attacks rise as COVID-19 amplifies anti-Asian American bias
Religion News Service

With vaccines on the horizon, faith leaders could play a crucial role in promoting their use
Religion News Service

A pastor’s life depends on a coronavirus vaccine. Now he has to convince skeptics in his church
The Washington Post*

Ohio Senate sends bill requiring burial, cremation of aborted fetus remains to Gov. Mike DeWine
Cleveland.com

McKenna Denson, LDS Church agree to drop lawsuit over sexual misconduct by a former Missionary Training Center president
The Salt Lake Tribune*

Muslim woman protested when she was barred from municipal court for wearing a hijab
Fort Worth Star-Telegram*

Minnesota town approves conditional permit to allow use of church building by a Whites-only group
CNN

International headlines

Argentina abortion legalization bill passes key vote
BBC News

Executed Nigerian farmers were caught between Boko Haram and the army
The New York Times*

As COVID-19 surges, Catholics find new, socially distanced ways to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Religion News Service

An unwelcome silent night: Germany without Christmas markets
The New York Times*

Four passengers threaten to blow up Belgian train unless ‘cancer Jews’ get off
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation
BBC News

ICC asks for more evidence on Uighur genocide claims
The Guardian

Analysis and commentary

Why the Virgin of Guadalupe is more than a religious icon to Catholics in Mexico
The Conversation

When COVID-19 and religious freedom intersect, political partisans rush to take sides
USA Today

Jimmy Carter would make history lighting a Hanukkah menorah. But first, he needed a longer match
The Washington Post*

‘Happy holidays’ is pro-Christmas
The Wall Street Journal*

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