RNS Morning Report: From interfaith vegans to inclusive heathens, religious Parliament offers it all

Top Stories From interfaith vegans to inclusive heathens, religious Parliament offers it all (RNS) — The exhibit hall at the Parliament of the World’s Religions brought the diversity of religious practices and spiritual beliefs to life.   Flamy Grant: A drag queen’s journey from church kid to chart-topping Christian artist (RNS) — For Matthew Lovegood, aka ‘Flamy Grant,’ releasing music in the Christian genre is about visibility for queer kids growing up in the church.   Cardinal Parolin brings Pope Francis’ message for peace to South Sudan (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in South Sudan, which has been ravaged by a bloody civil war, bringing the pope’s message for peace.   Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Henrik Landerholm, Sweden’s National Security Adviser, said there are signs of “a heightened threat" to the country and to Swedish interests abroad, adding the security situation has worsened. RNS Opinion A religious calling to protect democracy (RNS) — Most religious doctrines do not require an embrace of democracy. But in today’s world, authoritarians are attempting to do the opposite —  to recruit communities of faith to undermine democracy.   Am I still a centrist? (RNS) — A plea from the anguished middle of the road. ICYMI Pastor indicted alongside Trump in Georgia election meddling case (RNS) — The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor is charged with attempting to influence witnesses and conspiring to solicit false statements and writings, all as part of an effort to influence an election worker.   Chanequa Walker-Barnes calls care of self vital to caring for others (RNS) — In her new book, ‘Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves,’ she describes, how to live with healthy habits, wise speech and regular laughter. In Other News GOP lawmaker apologizes for ‘religious freedom’ tweet Mob attacks churches in eastern Pakistan after blasphemy claim   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