RNS Morning Report: Survey: Confederate memorials still divide Americans

Top Stories 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.   Interfaith group hosts Hill briefing on Christian nationalism WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Another word for this growing Christian nationalism movement is fascism,’ said author and lawyer Wajahat Ali.   Poor People’s Campaign asks Congress to vote on wages, voting rights before midterms WASHINGTON (RNS) — The letters were the latest plea for policy change by the movement modeled after the original Poor People’s Campaign started by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. RNS Opinion I wear hijab. I also respect any woman who chooses not to. (RNS) — Iran’s ‘morality police’ focus on the hijab not to enforce Islam but to target vulnerable women.   As a country we’re in need of healing. Here’s how Shabbat can help. (RNS) — The ancient Jewish ritual of Shabbat, especially Friday night dinners, can help young adults navigate the obstacles to well-being.   The Jewish word that no one uses anymore (RNS) — A word that comes straight out of the Jewish moral vocabulary list. Sometimes, it is about our own families. ICYMI Her own trauma showed Yolonda Blue Horse how Indigenous Americans can overcome history (RNS) — Discriminated against after the death of her child, the Lakota Sioux leader realized that Native Americans have to stand up and be counted.   New dating apps — and ‘in person’ mixers — target religious and political niches (RNS) — Two new niche dating sites are hitting the market, promising that shared values are key to long-lasting relationships. In Other News Russia Violates Freedom of Religion in Crimea The Uncomfortable Truths in a New Survey on Religion Reporting   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