RNS Morning Report: In India’s new Ram temple, some American Hindus see a new beginning

Top Stories In India’s new Ram temple, some American Hindus see a new beginning (RNS) — For many Hindus in the diaspora, the temple opening signifies a new beginning — one that has the power to strengthen the roots of the global Hindu ecosystem.   William Barber on recruiting low-wage voters, Biden’s record on poverty (RNS) — 'If you leave this many people in poverty and low wealth, you open up the door for demagogues and people who will use people’s fears and hurts against them,' said the Rev. William Barber.   Photos of the Week: Iowa caucuses; Orthodox Epiphany (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Iowa caucusing, Orthodox Epiphany celebrations and more.   Muslim and Arab American voters part ways with President Biden over his foreign policy (RNS) — Among Muslim and Arab American voters, this disapproval of President Biden’s foreign policy has taken the form of an active campaigning against his reelection.   Africa’s six Anglican women bishops meet and issue call to combat Africa’s ‘triple threat’ NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The weeklong gathering outside Kenya's capital was the first time the six had met as bishops. 'We have never had time to meet just to pray, to know each other and fellowship,' said one of the prelates. RNS Opinion A celebrated temple in India is also a symbol of the country’s anti-Muslim campaign (RNS) — Behind the inauguration festivities for a temple in India lurks a Hindu nationalist desire to eradicate Muslims.   I’m the collateral damage of Mormon racism and homophobia (RNS) — 'Everyone knew before I did that the church was white on purpose,' writes guest columnist Carlene Fraser. 'The Saints they were 'perfecting' didn’t look like me. Think like me.' ICYMI How a leaderless Chabad movement led to an illegal tunnel brawl (RNS) — The tunnel’s discovery was just the latest in a 30-year clash among factions of the Hasidic group led by the late Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who died 30 years ago.   In South America’s ‘Lithium Triangle,’ Indigenous people defend sacred sites (RNS) — The Indigenous population sees lithium extraction as a disruption of their ancient relationship with the mountains that surround their homes, which they hold as sacred. In Other News Pope Francis calls for release of 6 religious sisters taken hostage in Haiti ‘War hurts our hearts’: silent multi-faith peace walk held in London   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