RNS Morning Report: Divinations reveal stability is not in the cards for 2023

Top Stories Stability is not in the cards for 2023: Divinations reveal a year of transitions (RNS) — Using tarot, astrology, runes and countless other divinatory methods, practitioners offer a reading on the pulse of the year to come.   William Barber points to NFL players’ humanity in prayer for Damar Hamlin (RNS) — The league is still reeling from Hamlin’s on-field injury on Monday night.   Jewish teachings greet Los Angeles drivers in billboard campaign (RNS) — The billboards come at a time when cases of antisemitism are on the rise around the country.   Alan Lightman’s new TV series explores where humans fit in the universe (RNS) — In the new three-part series, the scientist interviews some of the brightest minds about the thorniest questions. How did life first emerge? Why are we here?   Who are the Christian nationalists? A taxonomy for the post-Jan. 6 world (RNS) — A guide to emerging Christian nationalist voices.   Biden visits Vatican embassy to pay respects to Benedict XVI WASHINGTON (AP) — Benedict had 'a more conservative view within the Catholic realm than I have,' the president said, but 'I admired him. I thought he was a fine man'.   Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes, in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany. RNS Opinion The Gospels can be grim. They aren’t about ‘resilience.’ (RNS) — Preachers, please don’t.   To the Christian nationalists who attacked the Capitol in Jesus’ name (RNS) — Don't let us abuse our Christian love in the pursuit of political power.   Why a visit by Israel’s national security minister to Al-Aqsa Mosque caused a firestorm (RNS) — Israel must decide whether its future will be as a modern democracy or a theocracy.  ICYMI Faith leaders hold prayer vigils to mark second anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection (RNS) — Christian leaders are serving witness against the ‘unholy’ and ‘political’ ideology of Christian nationalism that they say ‘helped inspire the deadly attack on the Capitol.’   More Americans stay away from church as pandemic nears year three (RNS) — Many Americans already had dropped out of church life before the pandemic. COVID-19 gave them a reason to let go completely, according to a new survey. In Other News Israel’s far right hits ground running, and ripple effects are already being felt A lecturer showed a painting of the prophet Muhammad. She lost her job.   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