In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism. (Yasir, The New York Times)
Read MoreWhat is going on in relationships and sex education lessons in schools? This week, MPs have raised the alarm about the volume of messages they are receiving from concerned parents who say they don’t know where else to turn. (Clarence-Smith, The Telegraph)
Read MoreThe pharmacy chain said in a statement to NPR on Friday that it's still taking steps to sell the drug in "jurisdictions where it is legal and operationally feasible." The confirmation came a month after 20 Republican state attorneys general, mostly from states where abortion is banned or heavily restricted, sent letters threatening Walgreens and other pharmacies with legal action if they dispensed mifepristone, an abortion pill. (Radde & McCammon, NPR)
Read MoreThe Church’s relationship with technology is changing—though not in the ways you’d expect. The pandemic drove many churches to adopt digital solutions—but, now that they’ve discovered technology’s power to amplify ministry, those churches are adamant about sticking with the hybrid model into the future. (PushPay)
Read MoreTennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill banning drag shows in public spaces, a measure that will likely force drag shows underground in Tennessee. Lee gave his signature just hours after the measure passed in the Senate Thursday afternoon. In the same sitting, he signed a ban on gender-affirming health care for youth in the state. (Bacallao, NPR)
Read MoreObservers outside of the faith say this convention's executive committee decision will contribute to a growing schism between conservative and moderate members of the SBC. The move has also drawn criticism from within and outside of the religion. (Diaz, NPR)
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