RNS Morning Report: What is Christian nationalism, anyway?

Top Stories What is Christian nationalism, anyway? (RNS) — The rise of Donald Trump on the backs of conservative Christian voters has led to a national debate over Christian nationalism and the role of religion in American culture. But few people agree on what Christian nationalism is.   Hebrew Bible purchased for $38.1 million for display at Jewish museum (RNS) — Purchased by the American Friends of the ANU, Museum of the Jewish People, Codex Sassoon is one of the most expensive historical documents ever sold at auction.   Former ‘Quiverfull’ church members push the needle on New York’s CARE Act (RNS) — A year after being charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a child, a member of the church has entered a plea deal with no prison sentence.   New head of Vatican charity Caritas looks to future after papal firings VATICAN CITY (AP) — 'I know the past is there, but we really haven’t dwelt on it', Dutton said, referring to the sudden dismissal of his predecessor by the pope. 'We’ve been trying to look now to the future.' RNS Opinion COVID-19 and the decline of religion in America (RNS) — Evidence that in the United States, pandemics depress faith.   Why California’s caste discrimination bill is itself discriminatory (RNS) — Existing nondiscrimination laws apply to caste, and to everyone. Let’s let them do their job.  ICYMI Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy (RNS) — In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.   Saddleback Church appeals Southern Baptist Convention ouster over woman pastor (RNS) — It is one of three churches appealing decisions recently made by the denomination’s Executive Committee to remove eight congregations from official affiliation. In Other News They moved to a Buddhist retreat in rural America. Have they found happiness? Take it to church! Inside a dwindling parish – in pictures   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