RNS Morning Report: How Doug Mastriano uses faith to fend off criticism

Top Stories How Doug Mastriano uses faith to fend off criticism — even from other Christians GETTYSBURG, Pa.(RNS) — ‘They’re actually supposed to pray for me and support me as their government leader,’ Mastriano said, referring to the Lutheran pastors who criticized him. ‘I’m over them politically. I’m their senator.’   How St. Louis churches are revealing the disparities in the air we breathe (RNS) — Congregations in St. Louis are working with local scientists to monitor the air quality in communities affected by industrial pollution.   Poll: Jewish voters are highly motivated and concerned about American democracy (RNS) — Abortion is a driving issue, especially among younger Jews, but the threat to the future of democracy appears to be an even larger issue in the Jewish Electorate Institute poll.   Let’s Talk, a new racial unity initiative, takes evangelical leaders on tour of Black history WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Most people did not realize the economic impact slavery had on the founding of the United States of America,’ said Let’s Talk founder.   SCOTUS says Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club as legal battle continues (RNS) — Yeshiva University must first pursue relief through the state courts before the Supreme Court can intervene. RNS Opinion Yeshiva University is forced to accept an LGBTQ club (RNS) — But it’s unclear for how long.   After Elizabeth: The spiritual implications of imperial succession (RNS) — What is the hope in this moment of transition?   The worst college story you’ll read all year You send your kids to college. Everything will be just fine. Really? ICYMI Blowing shofars, Jewish lawmakers, rabbis hold abortion rights ‘sho-test’ (RNS) — ‘Abortion justice is a Jewish value,’ said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida.   He planned to bomb a mosque. New film recounts how the plan took an unexpected turn. (RNS) — The 30-minute film tells the story of Richard 'Mac' McKinney, a former Marine who hatched a disturbing plot. In Other News Irish teacher jailed for breaching court order to stay away from school God loves a show: Religious satires reveal the art of acting faithful   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