RNS Morning Report: Study: Grove City board accepts full CRT report, says college promoted CRT

Quote of the Day “Stewardship of land and water are crucial for not only human health, but the health of all the living beings in a particular landscape.” – Sarah Robinson-Bertoni, a professor of religion and environment at Pacific Lutheran University Top Stories Grove City board accepts full CRT report, says college promoted CRT (RNS) — The conservative Christian college has been at the center of a politicized clash over critical race theory since November.   Shooting at southern California church leaves one dead and five wounded Suspect arrested after second US mass shooting of weekend occurs in retirement community for over-55s.   Julia Haart’s memoir, a journey from religious orthodoxy to high fashion (RNS) — In her memoir, 'Brazen,' she details her escape from the Haredi Jewish enclave and her meteoric rise to the elite world of fashion, partly captured in the Netflix reality TV show, 'My Unorthodox Life.'   Faith-based foodies don’t stop at kosher or halal in search of sustainable eating (RNS) — Eco-kosher and eco-halal devotees are less concerned with strict religious approval than faith-based food justice.   California Sikh man sues sheriff’s office for delaying investigation into racist threats (RNS) — 'No one deserves to feel threatened in their own community, and law enforcement — both police and prosecutors — simply must do better,' said Amrith Kaur Aakre, the Sikh Coalition's legal director.   Some Catholic abortion foes are uneasy about overturning Roe (AP) — Some anti-abortion Catholics caution that Catholic leaders should distance themselves from the politically partisan wing of the anti-abortion movement.   Pope to visit Canada to apologize for Indigenous abuses (RNS) — The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis will head to Canada on July 24 and visit Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit, a small town in that country's far north.   Minority Hindu Kashmiris protest killing of community member (RNS) — Scores of the region’s minority Hindus, locally known as Pandits, took to the streets, blocking roads and demanding that Rahul Bhat's killers be brought to justice.   Pope rallies from knee pain to proclaim 10 new saints ROME (AP) — Sunday's ceremony was evidence that Francis is still able to still walk, but appears to be taking it as easy as possible to let the ligaments heal before an intense period of travel starting in July.   ‘Reprehensible’: Oz condemns GOP opponent’s tweet on Islam CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Oz, who would be the nation’s first Muslim senator, described the comments as “disqualifying." RNS Opinion Overturning Roe is a huge win for evangelicals. It won’t end their political game. (RNS) — Abortion is not the only issue driving white evangelical politics.   If budgets are moral documents, what does the US budget say about ours? (RNS) — Why is destroying our enemies a higher priority than feeding, clothing and teaching children?    With new solo album, Sonny Singh comes full circle (RNS) — Activist and musician Sonny Singh's first solo album blends politics, music and Sikh faith.   Why the world has a lot to learn about conservation – and trust – from Indigenous societies (The Conversation) — Traditional ecological knowledge, or TEK, can encompass science, medicine, ecology, religion and culture – and help protect the environment.   What is ‘personhood’? The ethics question that needs a closer look in abortion debates (The Conversation) — The definition of personhood is a key and contested philosophical issue that has made legalized abortion such a longstanding controversy. ICYMI No more murder charge for women in Louisiana abortion bill (RNS) — The state’s anti-abortion governor said he'd veto it, and Louisiana Right to Life and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops are against it.   Measuring COVID-19’s effect: Southern Baptists report 19% attendance drop (RNS) — Beyond a rise in baptisms, the only other growth Southern Baptists saw in 2021 was in financial giving. In Other News Shooting at southern California church leaves one dead and five wounded Too much church in the state Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend