RNS Morning Report: Ken Burns’ documentary busts myth

Top Stories Ken Burns’ documentary busts myth that Americans didn’t know about Nazi atrocities (RNS) — The series, which debuts Sunday (Sept. 18), shows Americans heard on the radio and read in the newspapers about Nazis' rising hostility to Jews, culminating in the Final Solution.   Nearly two years after election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s first Black female bishop takes office LOMBARD, Illinois (RNS) — Just weeks before she was set to take office in April 2021, Bishop Paula Clark experienced a brain bleed while exercising and later underwent surgery.   Biden includes faith leaders in summit’s charge to ‘rise together against hate’ (RNS) — In the audience were survivors and family members of those lost to violence at houses of worship and other scenes of hate crimes.   In ad blitz, watchdog group projects political heft of nonreligious Americans (RNS) —The campaign includes billboards featuring portraits of residents of the swing states of Michigan, Louisiana, Missouri and others, and the legend 'I’m an atheist and I vote' along highways in their respective regions.   How ‘Vacation Interfaith School’ helped build connections in Maryland (RNS) — A camp like this one not only emphasizes a shared understanding among those of different faiths (or none), but it also has a way of breaking down silo walls. RNS Opinion National Conservatism Conference puts the best and worst of the GOP on display (RNS) — Conservatism may have something to say about important issues, but it will need more worthy messengers.   Southern governors sending migrants north face a crisis of faith (RNS) — It’s getting harder for a politician to adhere to Christian morals and get elected president.   Orphanages are a ticket to education for many. Here’s why we need to change this. (RNS) — The education we offer is often the reason children end up in orphanages.  ICYMI 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.   After Elizabeth: The spiritual implications of imperial succession (RNS) — What is the hope in this moment of transition? In Other News Some Christians are using sacred texts to embrace a broader understanding of gender Yeshiva university cancels all clubs after it was ordered to allow an LGBTQ group   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