RNS Morning Report: United Methodists’ Native American Intl. Caucus calls to end Columbus Day

Top Stories United Methodists’ Native American International Caucus calls for end to Columbus Day (RNS) — The caucus is asking Congress to approve several bills replacing the federal holiday with Indigenous Peoples Day.   In wake of abortion scandal, Herschel Walker attends closed-door prayer event (RNS) — Walker, who has denied recent allegations he paid for an abortion in 2009, told the church's congregation earlier this year, 'Did I not say I’m a Christian? That means you’re supposed to be pro-life.'   On Yom Kippur, a Ukrainian couple finds a new Jewish home in North Carolina DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — Vladislav Bedereu, a ballet dancer and opera singer, and Elizabeth Orela, a theater actress, gave up their lives and livelihoods in Odesa.   A new film by Emmy-winning director centers on Pope’s vision for environment (RNS) — Available for free on YouTube, ‘The Letter’ traces a pathway of dialogue amid the climate crisis.   On hit shows ‘Ramy’ and ‘Mo,’ Azhar Usman adds nuance about Islam (and joy) to Hollywood (Interfaith America) — A few recent hits for Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus are shifting Hollywood's narrative about American Muslims. They also have another thing in common: Azhar Usman.   Herschel Walker paid for girlfriend’s abortion, report says (RNS) — Walker responded with a statement saying he would file a lawsuit against the Daily Beast, the news outlet that reported the allegation. RNS Opinion Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East (RNS) — Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals' cooperation in the region.   People of faith should vote their values. They should be poll workers to save democracy. (RNS) — It is time for believers to do their civic duty by becoming poll workers. ICYMI Samford University cuts ties with LGBTQ-affirming ministries amid student outcry (RNS) — 'When a student Googles 'LGBTQ Samford,' I just want the first thing to not be discrimination,' said one current student.   In India, where Hindu majority has complex views, Supreme Court liberalizes abortion law (RNS) — The judgment will have significant implications for Muslim, Christian and other minority faith groups but will likely face pushback from conservative Hindus. In Other News Hurricane Ian Shakes SW Florida’s Faith but Can’t Destroy It Iran’s Crippled Economy Sustains Protests After Religious Police Lit Flame   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