RNS Morning Report: Support for abortion rights is strong among most religious groups

Top Stories Poll: Support for abortion rights is strong, even among most religious groups (RNS) — The outliers are white evangelicals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter-day Saints and Hispanic Protestants.   Churches urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay execution of Donald Dillbeck (RNS) — Maria DeLiberato, executive director for Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, said it’s been powerful to see the faith community join the cause, particularly Latino evangelical congregations and Catholic churches, as they honor their traditions in protection of life.   At Maryland church, it’s ‘Caribbean Sabbath,’ not just Black History Month HYATTSVILLE, Md. (RNS) — ‘It's a space where our members and their family and friends can feel celebrated, can feel affirmed,’ said Pastor Trevor Kinlock.   Could churches be prime locations for EV charging stations? One company thinks so.  (RNS) — Churches, with their large parking lots that often sit empty during the week, could help provide a solution to the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations. RNS Opinion Will the zeal of Asbury University’s revival connect with God’s justice? (RNS) — If it stays true to the call of the Hebrew prophets, the Asbury revival won't stop at summoning people to personal piety.   Should Judaism disrupt your life? (RNS) — A new Judaism is about to be born. Are you ready for it?   Debates over sacred images in the Byzantine Empire show why it’s hard to appease any side (The Conversation) — Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.   Why is it surprising when the pope says being gay ‘isn’t a crime’? (The Conversation) — Catholic leaders’ attitudes have shifted – the theology behind them, not so much.   Combating antisemitism in the era of Twitter and TikTok (The Conversation) — Antisemitism often appears and spreads on social media. But digital technology can be part of the solution, too.   Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? (The Conversation) — A guide to this holy Christian season and its history. ICYMI 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. In Other News The anti-racist Mormon trying to teach his fellow LDS church members India tries to police religious conversions   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