RNS Morning Report: Tim Keller, retired New York pastor and author, dies at 72

Top Stories Tim Keller, retired New York megachurch pastor and bestselling author, dies at 72 (RNS) — The success of Keller's Redeemer Presbyterian Church in the heart of New York City as well as his bestselling books made him one of the most influential evangelicals in the US.   Carl Lentz calls abuse allegations ‘categorically false’ in new Hillsong documentary NEW YORK (RNS) — 'The Secrets of Hillsong' will premiere the first two episodes on May 19 and the final two on May 26.   Extending a financial lifeline, Episcopal Church credit union launches in the Bronx NEW YORK (RNS) — 'Most of us are not wealthy,' said one local resident. 'It’s impossible for us to get a loan from the commercial banks. So the only opportunity is to go to the loan sharks,' where the interest charged is 'overwhelming,' she said.   Religious broadcasters seek to reverse California law aimed at quelling online hate speech (RNS) — The National Religious Broadcasters said the law affects its members 'by having their speech repressed.'   A newly identified document gives insight into the mind of Maimonides (RNS) — The 900-year-old scrap of paper was among the hundreds of thousands of fragments collected from the Cairo Genizah, a trove of Jewish writings held in a Cairo synagogue that collectively chronicles nearly two millennia of Jewish life in Egypt. RNS Opinion You’re More Resilient Than You Think • Rabbi Denise Eger & Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas COVID isn't over. How has it affected our faith? Two pioneering clergy share their anguish and their hope.   One in 4 US Mormons has thought about leaving the LDS Church, study shows (RNS) — PRRI's findings showed Latter-day Saints were some of the most religious — but often uncertain — believers.   Paul Simon gets religion It only took him 82 years, but Paul Simon has created a masterful piece of Jewish liturgy. ICYMI Dodgers remove ‘queer and trans nuns’ from Pride Night amid Catholic pushback LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The LA chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence said it was saddened that the team succumbed ‘to pressure from persons outside of the State of California and outside of our community.’   Judge clears way for disaffiliations from United Methodist Church in north Georgia (RNS) — The North Georgia Conference had barred churches wishing to leave the UMC from disaffiliating before the 2024 General Conference. In Other News Letting go of hate by questioning the very idea of evil For people to really know us, we need to show up   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