RNS Morning Report: Will Trump’s latest indictment hurt him with evangelical Christians?

Top Stories Will Trump’s latest indictment hurt him with evangelical Christians? Probably not. (RNS) — 'The majority of white evangelicals have accepted this idea that Trump wants what they want,' said Michael Wear, who runs The Center for Christianity and Public Life. 'I’m not sure this indictment changes that.'   Photos of the Week: World Youth Day; Pachamama   Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright on End Times, their health, their ministry (RNS) — The daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham are out with their second joint book, ‘Preparing to Meet Jesus: A 21-Day Challenge to Move from Salvation to Transformation.’   Pope Francis’ ‘peace offensive’ in Ukraine puts dialogue over demonization (RNS) — Keeping channels for dialogue open with the Kremlin, Pope Francis has bucked the Western world's refusal to take a mediated approach to ending the Ukraine war. RNS Opinion How a mysterious Indian religious figure united Hindus and Muslims (RNS) — The life and words of Shirdi Sai Baba could prove to be an inspiration to those seeking to rebuild the bridges between followers of both faiths.   Shaligrams, the sacred fossils that have been worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are becoming rarer because of climate change (The Conversation) — Many Hindus, Buddhists and people who follow the shamanic religion of Bon undertake a pilgrimage each year to northern Nepal to look for Shaligrams, believed to be a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. ICYMI For many Pittsburgh Jews, Robert Bowers deserves the death penalty (RNS) — The execution may be years or decades away, if it happens at all, but for the country’s worst act of antisemitism the death penalty sent a message that hatred of Jews should never be tolerated.   Surviving persecution and a civil war, Maya spirituality finds new footing (RNS) — Practitioners of the ancient Central American faith are hopeful that young Maya Guatemalans will continue to seek out and embrace their spiritual heritage.  In Other News ‘How will any Muslim feel safe?’ Spate of attacks increases tensions in India This writer shares the right (and wrong) ways to honor Indigenous spirituality   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