RNS Morning Report: These US citizens went to fight for Israel. Now they’re hostages in Gaza.

Top Stories These US citizens went to fight for Israel. Now they’re hostages in Gaza. (RNS) — An estimated 23,380 American citizens currently serve in Israeli ranks. Three are now hostage in Gaza.   Bishop Curry to receive pacemaker to treat irregular heart rhythm (RNS) — Since May 2023, Curry has been receiving medical treatment for internal bleeding and heart conditions.   Nuns in a time of nones: The winding path to today’s religious vocations (RNS) — From 2020 to 2022, more than 900 women and men entered religious life. They all took their own, sometimes circuitous routes to get there.   ‘Interspiritual’ former pastor talks faith beyond church in new book (RNS) — Felicia Murrell’s ‘And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World,’ is an invitation to explore an untethered spirituality where God doesn’t belong to any one institution. RNS Opinion Alito argues that religious bias is better than any other kind (RNS) — The Supreme Court justice said a Missouri case proves he was right about same-sex marriage.   Mormonism, as shaped by the culture wars (RNS) — Debates over gender, race and sexuality have been part of Mormonism since Kirtland, says historian Benjamin Park. ICYMI 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.’    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. In Other News Prince William condemns rise in antisemitism during synagogue visit Seattle is the least-religious large metro area in the U.S.   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