Acts of Faith: 'The Squad,' Uighurs and Others

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By Michelle Boorstein

Happy Tuesday folks

Thank you for your responses to last Thursday's newsletter that referenced our research into people's concepts/images of God (or however they reference what they consider a higher power). More on that to come soon from us.

Today we have a meaty, diverse newsletter for you, with pieces including those about President Trump and "The Squad"; the rise of evangelicals in Bolivian politics and China's propaganda campaign regarding its detention camps for a million Uighurs and other minorities.

We appreciate your feedback, ideas and guidance. Be good.

Trump appears to attack 'The Squad' on behalf of the Jewish people. Here's what that sounds like to Jews.

Many condemned Trump, saying he is using Jews as a political football to score points.

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Celebrating new religious freedom law, Bolivian evangelicals push for more - Religion News Service

(RNS) — The new law marks a turning point for Protestant denominations that have historically tended to keep their distance from politics.

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Unmarked buildings, quiet legal help for accused priests

DRYDEN, Mich. (AP) — The visiting priests arrived discreetly, day and night. Stripped of their collars and cassocks, they went unnoticed in this tiny Midwestern town as they were escorted...

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