There's a reason #Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully kept mentioning God during his farewell tour https://t.co/M2kADkXcdd #MLB #Postseason pic.twitter.com/aXiX9spWM4 — GetReligion (@GetReligion) October 5, 2016 Also: Follow-up: Why sports columnist thought story of Vin Scully’s faith was so important to tell. This analysis of media coverage by Bobby Ross Jr. appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading There’s a reason Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully kept mentioning God during his farewell tour

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Religion figures heavily — and rightly so — in AP story on Muslim’s ‘honor’ killing of sister. Published Oct. 3.

There’s a reason Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully kept mentioning God during his farewell tour. Published Oct. 5.

Let’s be clear: It’s rape, not a relationship, when a youth pastor impregnates a teen. Published Oct. 14.

Yes, journalism is a noble profession — so let’s not bash everyone in the news media. Published Oct. 18.

My response to the election, the news media and my alleged ‘blanket defense of journalists.’ Published Oct. 20.

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‘End-times cat cult’: Why Bob Smietana’s ‘Apocalypse Meow’ story really is the cat’s meow. Published Sept. 8.

The Palombo 10: At the 9/11 anniversary, an exceptional story of family and faith from CNN. Published Sept. 12.

Thousands of strangers help an 89-year-old Popsicle vendor — surely there’s no holy ghost? Published Sept. 14.

Let’s dig below the surface of Donald Trump’s awkward visit to a black church in Flint, Mich. Published Sept. 15.

‘Respect the culture’ of family of black man shot dead by Tulsa police — but what culture? Published Sept. 20.

How do you report on ‘Muslims Get Out’ sign? Interview diner owner who put it up, of course. Published Sept. 21.

That political despair among white evangelicals? New York Times nails it. Published Sept. 29.

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Was I too easy on Religion News Service for covering Democratic convention but not GOP one? Published Aug. 2.

In era of Donald Trump, is it true Muslim scholars are no longer split on ethics of voting? Published Aug. 3.

Prosperity gospel vs. social gospel: What religion means to Trump, Clinton & Co. Published Aug. 4.

Husband and wife of 63 years die 20 minutes apart — and the religious details are beautiful. Published Aug. 12.

Battling cancer, major-league coach puts faith into action — but what exactly does that mean? Published Aug. 22.

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Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. After a home run, a baseball player looks to the sky — might something religious be occurring? Published July 1. On the day after Fourth of July, four Godbeat developments you’ll want to know about. Published July 5. No religion angle as ChristianMingle.com opens website to gay singles? Really!? Published July 6. They’re praying, singing after Alton Sterling shooting. But … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: July 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. In this journalistic desert, abortion supporters thrive while pro-life advocates go thirsty. Published June 2. Exiles in their home country? A deep dive into the changing status of evangelical Christians. Published June 3. Town fighting transgender bathrooms has rattlesnakes and cougars. What about religion? Published June 7. Surprise! An abortion story from a major newspaper that doesn’t favor pro-choice side. Published … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: June 2016