RNS Morning Report: How big Christian nationalism has come courting in North Idaho

Top Stories How big Christian nationalism has come courting in North Idaho COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (RNS) — ‘If we put God back in Idaho, then God will always protect Idaho‚ amen?’   New suit alleges San Diego Catholic diocese transferred assets to avoid paying sex abuse claims (RNS) — ‘They have developed a PR spin on how they’re concerned about victims ... but at the end of the day, it’s all about the money and protecting their assets,’ attorney Irwin Zalkin said of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego.   Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod president calls for excommunicating white nationalists (RNS) — ‘This is evil. We condemn it in the name of Christ,’ writes LCMS President Matthew Harrison. RNS Opinion How John and Alice Coltrane’s music inspired a vision for American Hinduism (RNS) — They were two of the religion’s most impactful and unique gurus in its evolution into an American way of life. ICYMI Progressive US Jews rally in solidarity with Israeli protesters (RNS) — Outrage over Israel’s government and its anti-democratic leanings have provoked strong reactions among U.S. Jews.   Southern Baptists oust Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church for naming a female pastor (RNS) — Stacie Wood, wife of Andy Wood, who replaced Warren as lead pastor last summer, has the title of ‘teaching pastor.’ In Other News ‘Is it antisemitic? Yes’: how Jewish actors and directors tackle The Merchant of Venice Does religion help you see the world as good?   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