RNS Morning Report: When abuse victims are adults, they’re often treated as ‘sinners’

Top Stories When abuse victims are adults, they’re often treated as ‘sinners,’ threats to churches (RNS) — Churches often blame adult abuse survivors for leading a ‘holy man’ astray.   Trey Pearson, former CCM artist, celebrates LGBTQ freedom in new album (RNS) — This is the former Christian rocker’s second album since coming out as gay in 2016.   Inflation boosts demand at food banks as pandemic anti-hunger measures fall away (RNS) — While President Biden recently signed the Keep Kids Fed Act, extending free meal programs for schoolchildren, many stopgaps funded during the pandemic have ended or are only available in some states.    Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library and museum DHARMSALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama Library and Museum contain artifacts, his teachings, and books on his life and struggle for Tibetan autonomy and protection of its native Buddhist culture.   Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow some 850,000 Muslims from abroad to make the annual pilgrimage marks a major step toward normalcy after two years of a drastically scaled-down hajj restricted to Saudi residents. RNS Opinion When it comes to abortion, no one’s right is absolute (RNS) — Defining the unborn child as a legal person does little to resolve the issue.   Religious freedom doesn’t end with Supreme Court protection of Christians (RNS) — News outlets have labeled the current court ‘pro-religion.’ It’s more complicated than that.   What’s behind the enduring popularity of crystals? (The Conversation) — Crystals are part of a larger tradition of metaphysical religions that have a long history in the U.S. ICYMI Mexican bishops to put photos of dead priests in churches MEXICO CITY (AP) — The call for special celebrations throughout July came after two Jesuit priests and a tour guide were murdered June 20.   Buying into conspiracy theories can be exciting – that’s what makes them dangerous (The Conversation) — Overcoming conspiracy theories isn’t just about information. A scholar of religion explains that the emotions they inspire are part of their appeal. In Other News Bonus episode: A conversation with Tim Keller Parents of 8-year-old were accused of her murder. Now, so are 12 more people.   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