RNS Morning Report: California bill barring caste discrimination passes state Senate

Top Stories California bill barring caste discrimination overwhelmingly passes state Senate (RNS) — The bill, SB 403, passed on a 34-1 vote and now heads to the Democratic-controlled state Assembly.   Faith-based refugee resettlement agencies denounce new asylum rule (RNS) — The new rule, which goes into effect May 16, rejects asylum claims for most people who cross the border but do not first seek asylum in Mexico.   Lutheran, Presbyterian schools moving to Chicago campus of Catholic Theological Union CHICAGO (RNS) — Each of the three schools will remain independent with its own identity, mission and governance. RNS Opinion From Kali to Mary, religions revere motherhood in unexpected ways (The Conversation) — The divine feminine is central to many belief systems, taking many forms.   My faith tells me my mother was liberated by death. On Mother’s Day, I still grieve. (RNS) — Navigating the Hindu belief that death leads to better things.   Human progress, the myth of the modern age, is increasingly in doubt (RNS) — Cruelty, plagues and the irrepressibility of a certain ex-president make optimism a tough sell. ICYMI New books celebrate faith and motherhood in time for Mother’s Day (RNS) — Yes, that’s this weekend. Call your mom — or maybe gift her one of these books.   Texas Legislature passes bill allowing chaplains in public schools (RNS) — ‘I worry that this bill will lead to Christian nationalists infiltrating our public schools and indoctrinating our students,’ said Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian. In Other News Trouble at the temple: ban on Muslims a sign of India’s new intolerance Rapper NF: ‘In the Christian world everyone wants to pretend everything is OK’   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