RNS Morning Report: Catholic school counselor loses her job over crystals

Top Stories ‘Rosary beads? Yes. But crystals, no.’: Catholic school counselor loses her job (RNS) — An employee who invited three Wiccan high priestesses to speak to marketing students did not believe that the crystals they handed out nor their religion would cause a stir.   ‘He Gets Us’ organizers hope to spend $1 billion to promote Jesus. Will anyone care? (RNS)—This year’s Super Bowl will feature a $20 million pair of pro-Jesus ads promoting the idea that Jesus ‘gets us,’ part of the larger ‘He Gets Us’ campaign. Organizers hope to spend a billion dollars in the next three years to redeem Jesus’ brand.   New technology allows Holocaust survivors to tell their stories for all time (RNS) — The technology is providing a way for future generations to interact with a hologram-style likenesses of Holocaust survivors.   USCCB official: The church must admit its role in destroying Native American culture ‘The truth does not hurt anyone. We have to get the truth out there,’ said the Rev. Mike Carson, chair of the bishops’ Subcommittee of Native American Affairs. ‘The avoidance of truth is very destructive to everyone, including the Catholic Church.’ RNS Opinion For today’s Mormons, it’s Food Storage Lite (RNS) — From two years to one year to six months to three months: Food storage requirements aren’t what they used to be for Latter-day Saints.   Reclaiming our democracy is a matter of faith (RNS) — The gulf between Democrats and Republicans feels unbridgeable, so why bother engaging with the institution at all? ICYMI National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization (RNS) — Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic.   Twitter reinstated white nationalist Nick Fuentes. He lasted 24 hours. (RNS) — In his brief Twitter comeback tour, Fuentes spouted late-night obscenities and conspiratorial, antisemitic musings. In Other News Colorado baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake ‘Not our Judaism’: Israel’s religious left takes a stand against Netanyahu government   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