Today's religion and world affairs news from the United States and around the globe: the role of religion in global conflict, religion and the US presidential elections, and Pope Francis embraces paradox.
AROUND THE WORLD
Hindu ‘Cattle Patrols’ in India Seek to Protect Cows from Beef Eaters
by Rama Lakshmi
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/hindu-cattle-patrols-in-india-seek-to-protect-cows-from-beef-eaters/2015/10/28/89da1cc8-7c08-11e5-bfb6-65300a5ff562_story.html
India’s secular constitution directs the government to protect cows, and Indian states that ban the slaughter of cows are allowed punish violators in a variety of way. But many Hindu activists say they must take civilian action because authorities are not enforcing the laws.
Pope Francis Can Embrace Contradictions—Unlike Most of His Bishops
Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/erasmus/2015/10/catholicism-and-family
In his own words and gestures, Francis has shown an impressive ability to embrace paradox.
Religion Is Not to Blame
by Soumaya Ghannoushi
Huffington Post op-ed
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soumaya-ghannoushi/religion-is-not-to-blame_b_8417720.html
No doubt, religion does play a part in many of the crises and conflicts raging around us. But more often than not, these problems take on a religious name and speak through the medium of religion, while having their roots in socio-political factors.
DOMESTIC
Most Americans Think Science, Religion Conflict
by Dora Mekouar
Voice of America
http://blogs.voanews.com/all-about-america/2015/10/28/evolution-vs-creation-most-americans-think-science-religion-conflict/
A majority of Americans, 59 percent, believe science often conflicts with religion, while 38 percent say the two areas are mostly compatible.
Are Evangelicals Losing Faith in Trump?
by Ruth Graham
Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/10/are-evangelicals-splitting-with-trump/412738/
Many leaders of the church have already denounced the billionaire’s non-Christlike antics and now others may be following suit.
Hindu ‘Cattle Patrols’ in India Seek to Protect Cows from Beef Eaters
by Rama Lakshmi
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/hindu-cattle-patrols-in-india-seek-to-protect-cows-from-beef-eaters/2015/10/28/89da1cc8-7c08-11e5-bfb6-65300a5ff562_story.html
India’s secular constitution directs the government to protect cows, and Indian states that ban the slaughter of cows are allowed punish violators in a variety of way. But many Hindu activists say they must take civilian action because authorities are not enforcing the laws.
Pope Francis Can Embrace Contradictions—Unlike Most of His Bishops
Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/erasmus/2015/10/catholicism-and-family
In his own words and gestures, Francis has shown an impressive ability to embrace paradox.
Religion Is Not to Blame
by Soumaya Ghannoushi
Huffington Post op-ed
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soumaya-ghannoushi/religion-is-not-to-blame_b_8417720.html
No doubt, religion does play a part in many of the crises and conflicts raging around us. But more often than not, these problems take on a religious name and speak through the medium of religion, while having their roots in socio-political factors.
DOMESTIC
Most Americans Think Science, Religion Conflict
by Dora Mekouar
Voice of America
http://blogs.voanews.com/all-about-america/2015/10/28/evolution-vs-creation-most-americans-think-science-religion-conflict/
A majority of Americans, 59 percent, believe science often conflicts with religion, while 38 percent say the two areas are mostly compatible.
Are Evangelicals Losing Faith in Trump?
by Ruth Graham
Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/10/are-evangelicals-splitting-with-trump/412738/
Many leaders of the church have already denounced the billionaire’s non-Christlike antics and now others may be following suit.
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