Tuesday, August 29, 2023

RNS Morning Report: White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there

RNS Morning Report

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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.
 

A decade in, Jewish digital library has revolutionized learning for ‘people of the book’

(RNS) — Sefaria offers 3,300 Jewish canonical texts online for free.
 

Danish government to present draft law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has been viewed as a country that facilitates insults and denigration of the cultures, religions and traditions of other countries, the government said.
 

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.'

RNS Opinion

What Mormons can learn from Twitter — I mean X

(RNS) — If you’re still calling X 'Twitter,' don’t send me hate mail about saying 'Mormon.'
 

Papal visit calls attention to the history of Mongolia’s tiny Catholic minority

(The Conversation) — The community's history goes back the empire founded by Genghis Khan.

ICYMI

The radical, irreverent and inclusive religion of Burning Man

(RNS) — 'Perhaps our presence can give people the sense that religion doesn’t need to be as judgmental or scary or exclusionary as they might experience it,' said John Brett, who helps lead the Religious AF camp at Burning Man.
 

Federal judge denies religious parents’ request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons

(RNS) — The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.

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