RNS Morning Report: In suburban Washington, a new ISKCON temple marks a new beginning for devotees

Top Stories In suburban Washington, a new ISKCON temple marks a new beginning for devotees POTOMAC, Maryland (RNS) — Growing from a small ashram in the 1970s, the D.C. branch of the movement formerly known as Hare Krishnas opened an 11,000-square-foot house of worship on Saturday (March 23).   Gallup poll: More than half of Americans rarely go to church (RNS) — The percentage of Americans who never attend services outnumbers those who go every week, according to a new Gallup report.   In ‘God Gave Rock & Roll to You,’ Leah Payne details the rise and fall of CCM (RNS) — For years, pastors, parents and music executives tried to harness the power of rock 'n' roll to reach the souls of teenagers. It worked — until it didn't.   Sandra Crouch, influential musician, minister, sister of Andraé Crouch, dead at 81 (RNS) — ‘You don’t get a driver’s license to learn how to drive,’ she said of her controversial ordination. ‘You get a license because you know how to drive.’ RNS Opinion A cease-fire is not enough (RNS) — Divine justice does not settle for temporary cease-fires. Rather, it advocates without ceasing for a lasting peace.   Mohler and the abortion abolitionists don’t take sin seriously enough (RNS) — Abortion is a failure not just of individuals but also of the village. ICYMI Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid far-right anti-migrant campaign (RNS) — Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists and even members of Congress.   A feud over a coffeemaker and Christmas decor leads to another Southern Baptist lawsuit (RNS) — The lawsuit, filed by former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Adam Greenway, is the latest of the seminary's long-term fiscal woes. In Other News New film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ shows transformative power of the Eucharist Maryland middle school students face hate crime charges, accused of harassing classmate with Nazi salutes, swastikas   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. RNS 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