RELIGION HEADLINES MON 11-17

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(  )  The Alabama Educational Television Commission might become the first state network to sever ties with the Public Broadcasting System.  The possibility comes after President Trump and Congress withdrew funding for the nonprofit Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides grants to public radio and television.  The president pointed to PBS’ liberal leanings and promotion of the LGBT agenda — especially in its children’s programming.  Last month the Alabama commission discussed the possibility of dropping PBS and is expected to discuss the matter again at a meeting this week, though it’s not clear if a vote will be taken.

(  )  One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is now on rare public display.  The 15th century Borso D’Este Bible is known for its miniature paintings in gold and Afghan lapis lazuli.  It was unveiled last week in the Italian Senate, where it will remain on display until January 16th.  It is usually kept in a safe at a library in Modena and is rarely exhibited publicly; it was transported to Rome under heavy security.  The Bible was created between 1455 and 1461. The Italian Culture Ministry considers it one of the highest expressions of miniature art “that unites sacred value, precious materials and refined aesthetics.”

(  )  Kimberly Guilfoyle, the first female U.S. ambassador to Greece, has visited the head of the Greek Orthodox Church  telling him he was the first person she called after being nominated to her new post.  Guilfoyle visited Archbishop Ieronymos (ee-RON-uh-mus) the Second after presenting her diplomatic credentials to Greece’s president earlier this month.  Guilfoyle is a former California prosecutor and Fox News host.  The 87-year-old archbishop told the ambassador that he would be praying for President Trump and that he hopes relations between the two countries will continue to be strong.

(  )  Clergymen in Tanzania are condemning the recent killings of protesters by government forces in wake of a disputed election.  The pastors warn that there will be no peace in the country without justice following the election, which international observers say was neither free nor fair.  Tanzania’s leading opposition party says that at least 2,000 people have died in the protests and many hundreds more have been arrested and charged with treason.  The government vows to start a dialogue to promote peace, but has not offered details.  The opposition vows not to engage without a commitment to justice.