RNS Morning Report: California’s caste bill passes key hurdle with 50-3 Assembly vote

Top Stories 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.   Pastor indicted alongside Trump returns to pulpit (RNS) — The Rev. Stephen Lee, who is facing multiple charges regarding his alleged attempt to meddle in Georgia’s 2020 election results, began the service by reading from a passage that calls on believers to ‘put on the full armor of God.’   In Mongolia, Pope Francis will bring his vision for the church to ‘small flock’ (RNS) — Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Mongolia, a country nestled between Russia and China. RNS Opinion Who are the “rich men north of Richmond?” Is the top song in the USA a dog whistle for a deeper, more ancient form of hatred? I wonder.   The story of Emmett Till is the story of America (RNS) — If we trace the historical stream further back, we can see, in Emmett Till’s story, America’s oldest struggles. Indeed, the land itself testifies to the cultural world in which Till’s murder was conceivable.   History tells us that burning sacred texts and other books never ends well (RNS) — Those whose books are burned or banned are often erased from a country’s life and history. ICYMI White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there, new survey finds (RNS) — A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.   Thousands gather for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King talked about a dream,' said the Rev. Al Sharpton, referring to King’s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. 'Sixty years later, we’re the dreamers — the problem is we're facing the schemers.' In Other News New York City mosques can now broadcast Muslim call to prayer on Friday afternoons without permit After Keller’s death, Redeemer members carry on his small church vision   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