RNS Morning Report: How a bucolic Tennessee suburb became a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’

Top Stories How a bucolic Tennessee suburb became a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’ (RNS) — The mix of religion, power, money and influence around Nashville and its suburbs makes it fertile ground for a Southern evangelical take on Christian nationalism.   Trans people can be baptized unless it causes scandal, says Vatican’s doctrine czar (RNS) — Trans people can be baptized and act as godparents, according to a new document by the Vatican’s doctrinal office.   After global summit, Pope Francis injects synodality into Vatican theology (RNS) — The pope called for a ‘popular theology’ that stems from the people and is in dialogue with the world.   In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn (RNS) — ‘The fight is well from over,’ said Catholics for Choice Ohio field organizer Nicole Morino, who mobilized Catholics in the state who support abortion rights ahead of the vote. RNS Opinion What Oct. 7 has taught American Jews (RNS) — Thirty days later, there are sobering lessons, wake-up calls — and perhaps, hope.   I am a child of Palestinians. I could’ve been killed in Gaza. (RNS) — You claim to care about us here, but are OK with us being killed there. ICYMI Brandeis University bans campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (RNS) — The university notified the student group on Monday (Nov. 6) that it will no longer recognize the group ‘because it openly supports Hamas, which the United States has designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.’   American Baptist Churches USA to be led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain (RNS) — ABCUSA’s new leader stands out, as only 13% of ABCUSA churches are pastored by women, and 86% of women in Baptist churches still report facing obstacles in their ministry because of their gender. In Other News Trump, other Republicans call for travel restrictions, sparking new ‘Muslim ban’ fears Missouri attorney general files lawsuit against FDA over abortion-pill-by-mail   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