RNS Morning Report: BYU officially restores honor code ban on ‘same-sex romantic behavior’

Top Stories BYU officially restores honor code ban on ‘same-sex romantic behavior’ (RNS) — The change, which adds language prohibiting ‘same-sex romantic behavior’ to the honor code, was already an unwritten rule on campus.   Alumni grieve for Jesuit-run university seized by Nicaraguan government that transformed their lives MÉXICO CITY (AP) — Ortega’s government described the university as a “center of terrorism” and seized its property, buildings and bank accounts on August 16.   As New York’s migrant crisis grinds on, some faith-based organizations go it alone NEW YORK (RNS) — Confronted with an unprecedented migrant crisis, the city’s government has relied on faith-based organizations operating inside and out of a city-funded faith-based shelter program.   Young Hindu professionals get a crash course in keeping the faith (RNS) — In the heart of Flushing, Queens, a group of young Hindus came together on a recent weekend to discuss the modern implications of ancient sacred texts.  RNS Opinion Iran’s street art shows defiance, resistance and resilience (The Conversation) — Iranian artists are showing renewed determination to promote freedom as a cultural necessity in Iran, even in the face of a government crackdown.   Black Muslims plan to play a big role in the next election. Join us. (RNS) — Black Muslims helped elected Joe Biden president and are gearing up for 2024. ICYMI California’s caste bill passes key hurdle with 50-3 Assembly vote (RNS) — Senate Bill 403 exposed a rift among members of the South Asian American community over the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in the United States.   NJ town accused of discriminating against Orthodox Jews will pay $575K settlement (RNS) — Jackson Township had been accused of discriminatory surveillance and zoning ordinances that targeted its growing Orthodox Jewish community. In Other News Judge dismisses sex abuse case against ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick Measuring religion in China   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