“Community leaders say the case is a wake-up call for Korean Americans to be more vigilant about religious cults and potential threats to new arrivals from South Korea.” - RNS
Despite an aggressive RICO statute, the Georgia prosecution will face big challenges to convicting Trump
“As for RICO, Georgia has a much more expansive law than the federal government, with many more state laws that can be used for charges…. also requires less proof to show a criminal enterprise has been formed and less proof to show a comprehensive conspiracy.” - World
UMC’s North Georgia Conference blocks church departures
“The regional body is alleging the spread of ‘defamatory’ misinformation about the UMC and its disaffiliation procedure.” - RNS
Georgia Baptist bicentennial: Lamenting a heritage of racism and slavery
“It is generally known that Baptists in Georgia enslaved people. In fact, the Georgia Baptist Convention has acknowledged and repented of racism and slavery with resolutions in…. not so well known is how actively and extensively Georgia Baptists were involved in slavery and convict leasing.” - BPNews
Atlanta-based Delta Airlines isn't taking sides in Georgia abortion debate
“This is something that the courts need to settle and resolve, not corporate America. At least for us. I can’t win,” Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said. - NBC News
Ga. Governor to veto religious liberty bill
“Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s March 28 announcement that he will veto the state’s religious liberty bill has provoked criticism from social conservatives”