RNS Morning Report: Report: Tennessee’s God and guns culture under fire

Top Stories After shooting, Tennessee’s God and guns culture under fire as protests mount in Capitol (RNS) — Hundreds of protesters rallied at the Tennessee Capitol on Thursday, calling for red flag laws and other reforms in the wake of the state's deadliest school shooting.   Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine (AP) — The Vatican said the papal documents had been “manipulated” for political purposes by colonial powers “to justify immoral acts against Indigenous peoples that were carried out, at times, without opposition from ecclesial authorities.”   Grief, fear haunt Nashville as residents gather to mourn in wake of Covenant shooting (RNS) — Vigils and funeral services begin for the victims of Monday’s shooting at a Christian school.   Astrologers respond as Starbucks becomes latest brand to look to the stars (RNS) — Some astrologers see astrology’s appearance in memes and marketing as a move in a positive direction.   Earthquake survivors face a ‘dark’ Ramadan in Turkey (RNS) — Relief workers are pivoting to meet the evolving needs of Muslims during the holy month of fasting. RNS Opinion Can DeSantis break Trump’s hold on the religious right? (RNS) — It’s a time for choosing.   The coming golden age for Jewish major leaguers (RNS) — The three players in the 2021 World Series could be only the beginning. ICYMI Faith leaders and religious groups voice opposition to Biden’s plan to restrict asylum (RNS) — The new rules mirror restrictions set forth by the Trump administration that were eventually blocked in court by migrant activist groups.   Once behind bars, a pastor advocates for giving released prisoners a clean slate (RNS) — Having overcome his own prison record, Seventh-day Adventist pastor Aaron Chancy is lobbying state officials in New York to approve the Clean Slate Act. In Other News Idaho lawmakers pass a bill to prevent minors from leaving the state for abortion Charles McCollum: Utahns are highly skilled at detecting each other’s religious leanings   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