RNS Morning Report: How America’s conservative youth movement grew a cult of rage

Top Stories How America’s conservative youth movement grew a powerhouse on the cult of rage (RNS) — In a new book, Kyle Spencer documents the rise of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and talk show host Candace Owens and their growing influence on conservative youth culture.   Members of US religious freedom panel speak out against China-Vatican deal (RNS) — While Vatican officials defended the deal for promoting dialogue with China, members of the federal commission say things have only gotten worse.   Israel’s Haredi voters drift toward hard right leader as election nears JERUSALEM (AP) — Itamar Ben-Gvir's sharp rise in popularity in the last three years has transformed him from a fringe provocateur to a central player in Tuesday's parliament election.   In Mexico, Day of the Dead is actually a celebration of life MEXICO CITY (AP) — The living remember and honor their dearly departed, but with celebration — not sorrow.   Black church tradition survives Georgia’s voting changes ATLANTA (AP) — Black church leaders and activists in Georgia rallied Sunday in a longstanding tradition known as “Souls to the Polls” that has greater meaning in this year's midterms as legislation presents new obstacles to casting a ballot.   Nets owner disappointed Irving backed antisemitic work NEW YORK (AP) — “I am an OMNIST and I meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs,” read a post on Irving’s Twitter account. RNS Opinion Evangelicals and Trump: ReAwaken America shows us who changed whom (RNS) — It would be so easy for conservative Christians to simply say, 'These rallies are not a good model for evangelical political engagement.'   Anime is packed with spirituality and gaining popularity among Gen Z (RNS) — Anime, filled with Japanese spirituality, is part of a massive boom in the popularity of East Asian media. ICYMI     Before a month celebrating adoption, a day to recognize adoptees’ trauma (RNS) — For many adoptees, the day is a chance to reclaim their adoption narrative from religious groups that often portray it as a spiritual win-win. In Other News Thousands of mosques targeted as Hindu nationalists try to rewrite India’s history Halloween is for heroes, not ghosts   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