RNS Morning Report: Religion and spirituality can aid youth mental health crisis

Top Stories Study: Religion and spirituality can aid youth mental health crisis (RNS) — Religion and spirituality could help remedy the youth mental health crisis, Springtide Research finds.   In the past, Branson and the Ozarks drew liberal Christians — as well as Christian nationalists Both progressive leaders like famed Black theologian and mystic Howard Thurman — and extremists like the Rev. Gerald L.K. Smith of the Christian Nationalist Crusade — once made their way to the Ozarks.   In Branson, God and country serve as red, white and blue comfort food BRANSON, Mo. (RNS) — Patriotism and inspirational Christianity have long made Branson a hot spot of spiritual tourism, where weary pilgrims seek refuge from the troubles of modern life in a place that offers a nostalgic vision of America. RNS Opinion Watching the Parkland jury verdict was wrenching. Survivors need more agency. (RNS) — I mostly felt profound grief and sadness at the haunted, broken, anguished faces of the families. I don’t think anyone else needs to experience this stress.   Can Pope Francis survive the scheming of ‘the schismatics’? (RNS) — Members of his opposition are well situated to gather like-minded cardinals in the sort of conspiratorial meetings not known since the Middle Ages.  ICYMI For Father James Martin, ministry means going wherever the people are (RNS) — The popular Jesuit priest and author says he felt called to minister among the LGBTQ+ community following the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, when few Catholic leaders were speaking out.   The jump-out-of-your-skin scares return in person, online at Halaloween film festival (RNS) — Halaloween features horror films from across the globe that were made by, for or about Muslims. In Other News PW special report: Religious conservatives showcase close bond with NC Republican leaders How Can Religion Be Celebrated in the Home?   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