RNS Morning Report: American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times

Top Stories American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times (RNS) — Armed conflicts involving Israel are often associated with End Times’ battles by American evangelicals, as many believe the Jewish state will play a role in fulfilling the biblical prophecy.    Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change (RNS) — Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson said he told White House officials that the issue of climate change 'is a matter of ethics, spirituality and our faith.'   Photos of the Week: Diwali; March for Israel (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Hindu festival of lights, the March for Israel in D.C., and more.   Art Simon, founder of Christian anti-hunger group Bread for the World, dies at 93 (RNS) — ‘We can be accidental accomplices in keeping people poor,’ TV travel host Rick Steves said he learned from Simon. RNS Opinion Before we find peace in the Mideast, we have to stop seeing only the ‘other’ (RNS) — A memory of being vilified for one's faith makes the Israeli-Hamas conflict feel more raw and dangerous.   Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel (RNS) — The LDS Church doesn't teach that God wants you to be rich. But it does promote a 'Plan of Happiness' that emphasizes your very own personal flourishing. ICYMI From India’s Bihar to California’s Bay Area, Hindus celebrate ancient sun festival (RNS) — The ritual celebrating the rising and setting sun predates the Hindu gods that are more commonly known today, and stems from the earliest tradition of Hinduism, known as Vedic Hinduism.    UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists’ finds to study medieval faith (RNS) — Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin. In Other News As home schooling soars in U.S., Catholic schools struggle to recover from pandemic In Michigan, where every vote counts, Arab Americans are turning away from Biden   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