RNS Morning Report: Carmen Acevedo Butcher gives medieval mysticism a Gen Z reboot

Top Stories Carmen Acevedo Butcher gives medieval mysticism a Gen Z reboot (RNS) — For Acevedo Butcher, spiritual wisdom is never far from social justice.   An insular ‘Quiverfull’ church in New York’s North Country faces a reckoning (RNS) — Christian Fellowship Center in New York state’s North Country is described as an idyllic community — as long as you follow the rules.   Oz’s Senate bid could be a Muslim first but is ‘complicated’ (AP) – Dr. Mehmet Oz, who calls himself a “secular Muslim," would be the first of his faith to ever serve in the U.S. Senate chamber if elected this fall. RNS Opinion My sister is in an Iranian prison for the 4th time (RNS) — In all instances, she has been innocent of any crime. She is, however, a Baha’i.   What the Bible really says about loan forgiveness (RNS) — Hint: It’s complicated (just kidding, it's really not). ICYMI Remembering Kallistos Ware, revered Orthodox Christian theologian (RNS) — The renowned and popular Orthodox Christian theologian of recent decades died Wednesday (Aug. 24) at 87.   Texas church that had added Christian themes to ‘Hamilton’ apologizes “It is never permissible to alter an artistic work such as ‘Hamilton’ without legal permission,” said a message on Instagram, which added that the church would pay damages. In Other News Museum of the Bible returns ancient gospel looted from Greek monastery Texas church that had added Christian themes to ‘Hamilton’ apologizes 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 at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend