RNS Morning Report: The state of Black churches now and possibly on Easter

Top Stories Half online, half in person: The state of Black churches now and possibly on Easter (RNS) — As Easter approaches, leaders of Black denominations use cautious language even as they hope for a resurrection in the numbers of people who return to the pews.   Resurrection drug? FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan amid opioid crisis (RNS) — ‘I’m afraid that we’re not to a resurrection era for people who use drugs,’ said one harm reduction advocate.   Bob Jones president resigns, accuses board chair of thwarting Title IX complaint (RNS) — President since 2014, Pettit had helped soften some of the school’s rules while maintaining its conservative beliefs. That did not sit well with some board members. RNS Opinion What the Catholic Church could learn about Good Friday from ‘Parade’ (RNS) — How can we complicate our understanding of the Passion narrative of the Gospel of John to defuse its antisemitism?   Fish sandwiches, Lenten discipline and the spirituality of consumerism (RNS) — Lent still has the power to modify some of the most scrupulously managed menus in the sector.   The limits of Mormon obedience (RNS) — LDS prophets have been on the wrong side of justice. When it is acceptable to disobey them? ICYMI Rare medieval Easter cipher is up for grabs this Holy Week (RNS) — When decoded, the 15th-century cipher helped calculate the date for Easter.   Indigenous activists share mixed feelings on Vatican repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery (RNS) — ‘They haven’t even begun to come to terms with the true nature of what we’re actually talking about,’ Steven Newcomb said. In Other News A naïve reading of the Gospels may be just what Christianity needs How to celebrate Easter when church isn’t your thing   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