RNS Morning Report: When mixing faith with furries, things can get hairy

Top Stories When mixing faith with furries, things can get hairy (RNS) — A Christian movement has established itself inside the mostly religion resistant world of furry fandom.   Democrats call on IRS to review Family Research Council’s ‘church’ status WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Given that the (Family Research Council) is primarily an advocacy organization and not a church, we urge the IRS to swiftly review the tax-exempt status,’ reads a letter sent to the IRS and the Treasury secretary.   Sikh Americans honor 10th anniversary of Oak Creek shooting (RNS) — It remains the deadliest act of anti-Sikh hate in U.S. history — now Sikhs are standing in solidarity with other faith communities that have since fallen victim to violent hate crimes.   Nicaragua’s government shutters 6 church radio stations MEXICO CITY (AP) – Six radio stations owned by the Roman Catholic Church were shut down by Nicaraguan authorities on Monday in what Rev. Rolando Álvarez–one of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s most outspoken critics in the church–called "an injustice." RNS Opinion Pope Francis not fully briefed prior to Canadian visit (RNS) — The pope was left looking like a student who had not done his homework.   A tight job market is a chance for Christians to rethink work (RNS) — 'Ministry' is not defined by who signs our paycheck.   This historian’s family survived Indigenous boarding schools (The Conversation) — A historian of the residential schools explains how religion played a key role in assimilationist systems for Indigenous children in Canada and the United States.   The hidden truth in “Hallelujah” It is the most covered song in history. There is far more going on here than meets the ear. ICYMI Could Republicans be softening on same-sex marriage? Don’t bet on it. (RNS) — There is very little up-side to forcing Republicans in moderate areas to fall on their swords in a battle that cannot be won.   Conflict at diverse Austin church leads to claims of spiritual abuse (RNS) — Aaron and Michelle Reyes hoped to lead a multicultural church that operated like a loving family. But conflict has led to allegations of spiritual abuse. In Other News Justin Welby ‘affirms validity’ of 1998 gay sex is sin declaration After court ruling, activists push prayer into schools   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