RNS Morning Report: During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel’s best friend

Top Stories During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel’s best friend (RNS) — As criticism against Israel mounts and pressure for a ceasefire rises, Israeli leaders are working to shore up evangelical support.   Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ voters send warning sign to President Biden (RNS) — The advocacy group Listen to Michigan, which led the campaign to boost the ‘uncommitted’ vote, aimed to claim 10,000 votes. The results indicate that some 100,000 Michiganders voted ‘uncommitted.’    Hindu American organizations adopt a new short film on anti-Hindu ignorance (RNS) — Director Ravi Chand’s “Namaste Yoga,” released worldwide in late January, was created to highlight the challenges Hindu children face in the Western world.   Catholic women working to change the church take inspiration from female saints (RNS) — A network of leading female scholars and experts looking for ways to promote women’s standing in the church says the key is to embrace femininity.   New survey finds pockets of support for Christian nationalism across the country (RNS) — The survey found support for Christian nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants. RNS Opinion 145 days into war, I am as my people are (RNS) — With the negotiators resuming talks, I pray with my people: Bring the hostages home and begin to heal this bitter conflict.    Protesting for Palestinians is necessary, but stopping the war will take more (RNS) — If a movement can’t do more than protest, it’s just begging. ICYMI The Alabama ruling on embryos claimed to be Christian. Christians aren’t so sure. (RNS) — Theological opinions on IVF, let alone political ones, are difficult to ascertain and are far from universal across denominations.   ‘Trinity’s Triumph’ film, written by New Jersey priest, humanizes Catholic clergy (RNS) — While reductive narratives depict priests as perfect heroes or evil villains, said writer and producer Stephen Fichter, truth is more complicated. In Other News Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for years In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail   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