RNS Morning Report: Esau McCaulley remembers his past, dreams of the Promised Land in new book

Top Stories Esau McCaulley remembers his past, dreams of the Promised Land in new book (RNS) — In a vulnerable and inspiring new book due out in September, the New Testament scholar and writer recounts the story of his father's fall from grace and his long journey home.   An online assembly attempts to correct March on Washington gender gap (RNS) — None of the speeches at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom were delivered by women. The “She Speaks” online assembly is intended to lift up the voices of women fighting for racial justice.   Artificial intelligence program poised to shake up Catholic education, doctrine (RNS) — Magisterium AI uses artificial intelligence technology to provide information for users on everything relating to Catholic doctrine, teachings and Canon law.   Amputees can get their body parts back for spiritual reasons, new Oregon law says PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For some members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, keeping a person’s body together is necessary for a smooth transition to the spirit world. RNS Opinion How India’s foray to the moon might help faiths get along here below (RNS) — In the success of the Chandrayaan-3 is a chance to build a more inclusive nationalism.   Explaining the Hindu divide at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (RNS) — It shouldn’t be hard to see why fusing of religious and national identity causes anxiety and fear. ICYMI East Palestine church organizes fundraising to equip residents with air purifiers (RNS) — After the train derailment, some residents reported suffering from respiratory illnesses, nosebleeds, eye infections and rashes.   Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches (RNS) —The anti-woke alliance of Calvinist Theobros and Christian nationalists hits the skids — as author Owen Strachan feuds online with Andrew Torba of Gab. In Other News Nicaragua declares Jesuit religious order illegal, will confiscate its property 1,000 Baylor alumni call on school to ‘end unequal treatment’ of LGBTQ students   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