RNS Morning Report: Should clergy be mandated reporters? New York’s CARE Act says yes

Top Stories Should clergy be mandated reporters? New York’s CARE Act says yes (RNS) — ‘Because pastors do not report abuse, it allows abusers to keep on preying on vulnerable individuals,’ said advocate Abbi Nye.   At Tyre Nichols’ funeral, VP Harris and Sharpton among those praying and promising reform (RNS) — ‘When we talk about public safety, let us understand what it means in its truest form: Tyre Nichols should have been safe,’ the vice president said.   American Atheists board members exit, dogged by misconduct allegations (RNS) — Several fans have accused popular atheist podcaster Andrew Torrez, who recently stepped down from the board of American Atheists, of harassment.   A solemn Buddhist ceremony offers comfort, healing at site of Monterey Park shooting MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (RNS) — ‘If we take hatred for hatred, we will never have peace of mind,’ said the Venerable Chang Ju. ‘We need the wisdom to overcome all this.’ RNS Opinion Time to remember more than one atrocity? A defense of Holocaust Remembrance Day (RNS) — There’s a reason we take a special day to remember the Holocaust.   Black women are forced to mourn in public long before they’ve processed privately (RNS) — Society asks Black women to share their grief as the world looks on. ICYMI Reconstructionist Jews call for reparations, embark on racial justice pilgrimages (RNS) — The denominational resolution calls for a ‘deep reflection on the ways in which we have participated in or benefitted from racial injustices in our communities.’   Progressive National Baptists to deploy $1 million grant to boost ‘compelling preaching’ (RNS) — The Lilly Endowment grants to the 32 organizations total $31.7 million and were distributed in November. In Other News I proudly wear a hijab. Forget the stereotypes – it’s a sign of style and strength Scandals have led Congress to become more involved in bipartisan political breakfast   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