RNS Morning Report: Black church leaders: Public lands should reflect African American history

Top Stories Black church leaders say public lands should better reflect African American history (RNS) — The National Religious Partnership for the Environment has found a significant majority of them say Black history is not told adequately through national and local parks.   Dan Busby, longest-serving president of evangelical financial watchdog, dies at 81 (RNS) — Busby conducted hundreds of on-site compliance reviews of churches and other ministries aligned with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.   Following papal reforms, Vatican departments are ready to help local bishops (RNS) — A key Vatican department puts itself at the service of local churches, modeling Pope Francis’ vision for the Roman Curia.   In sacred Brazil dunes, critics see evangelical encroachment (AP) — Afro Brazilian religious groups see a public works project at the Abaete dunes as an attempt to Christianize yet another public space, part of evangelicals’ rising influence in the country’s halls of power. RNS Opinion For many Mormons who question, Faith Matters is a spiritual lifeline (RNS) — With a podcast, a magazine, a publishing imprint and a major in-person gathering in Salt Lake City in October, the young Faith Matters organization is on the move.   Iranian women are hoping their renewed protests will end differently this time (The Conversation) — Iran's Islamic revolution made clear that it would put an end 'fun'. It has also targeted women's freedom.   Remembering Brother Andrew, a fearless smuggler of Bibles (RNS) — He could not stand silent, knowing people were persecuted for their faith. ICYMI Survey: Confederate memorials still divide Americans and religion is a big predictor (RNS) — Majorities of Protestants, Catholics and Mormons support efforts to preserve Confederate monuments and memorials, a PRRI survey finds.   Hindu advocates sue California, arguing bans on caste discrimination misrepresent beliefs (RNS) — At the crux of the HAF lawsuit is the question of whether caste is inherently tied to Hindu dharma. In Other News Arizona Faith and Political Leaders Talk Religious Freedom and Human Dignity Religious ‘Switching’ Patterns Will Help Determine Christianity’s Course in U.S.   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