Wednesday digest

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New today from the Century:

• John Buchanan on investing in Palestinians: "A rabbi and strong advocate for Palestinians’ rights told me this: 'When you Christians start talking about divesting from Israel, it sounds to us as if you are undermining Israel’s economy and thus Israel’s existence. We close ranks.'" (subscription required)

• "Psalm 46:5, in which they come for the body," a poem by Brian Doyle

• Diane Roth on what she carries on hospital visits

In the news:

• Study shows Mormonism is fastest-growing faith in half of U.S. states
• United Methodists vote to end guaranteed clergy appointments
• Soldiers' Bibles exhibit a walk through American history