RNS Morning Report: Shuttered Cannabis Church Takes Fight

Top Stories Shuttered cannabis church takes fight to reopen to California Supreme Court (RNS) — Jah Healing Kemetic Temple of the Divine Church claims it is Christian and 'believes that the fragrant cane ingredient of the holy anointing oil described in Exodus 30:22 is cannabis.'   Colton Dixon’s CCM chart-topper ‘Build a Boat’ launches Idol alum to new heights (RNS) — With his latest song, the American Idol alum says he’s been able to write about the kind of bold faith God has required of him.   New projects offer churches ways to pay royalties on the spirituals they sing (RNS) — 'It seems to have picked up some steam within the last couple of years, particularly since the George Floyd murder,' said a spirituals expert about churches offering royalties.   No, they do not worship the devil, and other myths dispelled in new book on satanism (RNS) — Satanism appeals to people who feel marginalized in some way, said La Carmina, whose "Little Book of Satanism" attempts to curb some of the misinformation on satanists and their organizations. RNS Opinion While clean water isn’t a partisan issue, it is a faith issue (RNS) — Protecting clean water is a moral call. The removal of clean water protections for wetlands, such as the Supreme Court is considering, leaves too much to chance.   When women teach Torah, sparks fly (RNS) — I cannot put this book of contemporary Israeli women's voices down. I don't want to. ICYMI World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill (RNS) — The Patriarch reportedly said churches 'must not add fuel to the fire' of political conflict but has been widely accused of doing just that.   California State University professors sue over caste policy, allege discrimination (RNS) —The Hindu American Foundation, which is representing the professors, has said treating caste as a specific class of discrimination is a 'misguided overreach.' In Other News Religious Freedom Proposal Stirs Sides in State An Open Conversation on Buddhism   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