RNS Morning Report: Texans plan interfaith protest at Houston NRA Convention

Quote of the Day “I believe in the power of prayer deeply, and that’s why it offends me so much when it’s used as simply a soundbite. I think when we pray about gun violence, we are not always open to hearing what God has to say.” – Taylor Schumann, author of ‘When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough.’ Top Stories Texans plan interfaith protest at Friday’s NRA convention in Houston (Interfaith America) — The protest, the organizers said, is meant to send a message to politicians who receive donations and support from the gun rights group.   Shooting survivor shares why Christians need to offer more than thoughts and prayers (RNS) — ‘If God’s answer to our prayers is one that requires personal sacrifice, are we willing to hear that?’ said Taylor Schumann, author of ‘When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough.’   Pelosi now barred from Communion in at least four dioceses (RNS) — Some of the bishops, all belonging to a small but vocal group of conservatives, seemed to point to an article of church law that they said compelled them to follow each other’s lead.   AME Church alleges former retirement services exec embezzled tens of millions (RNS) — After an independent investigation, the denomination concluded that Harris deposited funds from the plan into his personal checking account.   Poll: White evangelical support for Israel higher than any other Christian group (RNS) — The survey of 10,441 US adults found that two-thirds of Americans express at least a somewhat favorable view of the Israeli people. Americans under 30 are more supportive of Palestinians.   J.D. Hall, pastor and founder of Pulpit&Pen, admits fabricating story about trans activist (RNS) — Hall, a firebrand pastor and polemicist, is known for his attacks on evangelical preachers and authors he claims have become liberal.   Dispute over mosque becomes religious flashpoint in India NEW DELHI (AP) — A group of Hindus seeks access to pray inside the Gyanvapi mosque, arguing it was built on top of the ruins of a medieval-era temple that was razed by a Mughal emperor.   Despite 2022’s cluster of religious holidays, multifaith understanding slow to evolve (RNS) — Unlike race, which has become an urgent topic for Americans to discuss and educate themselves (and others) about, faith remains a relatively siloed practice. RNS Opinion We’ll pray for Uvalde. But as gun deaths mount, there’s too much to pray for. (RNS) — We’ll pray for understanding of God’s grace, but also for an end to a culture of destructiveness.   Pelosi vs. Cordileone isn’t only about abortion. It’s about women and bishops. (RNS) — The list of reasons Catholic women stopped listening to bishops is a long one. ICYMI Texas faith leaders accompany Uvalde community, decry gun culture after school rampage (RNS) — ‘What happened yesterday is one more expression of how we leaders have failed,’ San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller said.   Uvalde school shooting: Faith leaders offer comfort, call for reform of gun laws (RNS) — With the news of 19 children and two others killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, religious leaders from across the spectrum express their sorrow, with many saying now is the time for a new approach to gun control. In Other News Top Texas Catholic endorses new gun regulations after Uvalde massacre Southern Baptist leaders covered up sex abuse, kept secret database, report says 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