RNS Morning Report: Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus

 

Top Stories Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus (RNS) — After a four-year COVID-19 delay, and the departure of about 25% of its U.S. churches, the United Methodist Church is meeting again and the issue of human sexuality is back on the agenda.   Judge rules sex abuse lawsuits against Yeshiva University can proceed NEW YORK (RNS) — New York Supreme Court Judge Alexander M. Tisch rejected Yeshiva University’s motion to dismiss two lawsuits related to the allegations, opening the way for trial.    Indiana appeals court upholds injunction on abortion ban, citing religious liberty (RNS) — The ruling was another win for those who say their religious beliefs direct them to have abortions prohibited by the ban.   Eclipse watchers may use church parking lots to look toward the heavens (RNS) — ‘Science is part of God’s wonder,’ said one pastor. ‘And I think it’s good for us to celebrate that as Christians.’ RNS Opinion The peril radicalizing some evangelicals goes beyond Christian nationalism (RNS) — Christian supremacists are plotting the end of America as we know it.   During Second Chance Month, let’s take a second look at who remains in prison (RNS) — Second Look legislation aims to create a process for courts to reevaluate lengthy prison sentences, particularly for individuals who were incarcerated at a young age. ICYMI The strange world of Catholic ‘integralism’ — and Christian nationalism (RNS) — ‘There’s the sense that the liberal order is so corrupt that elite Catholics have to find positions of influence and use them in a kind of noble and appropriate way,’ said Kevin Vallier.   Indian American lawmakers urge DOJ to address ‘alarming’ rise of Hindu temple vandalism (RNS) — Hindu advocates say the trend of temple vandalism points to a lack of an adequate response from law enforcement, which they blame on anti-Hindu bias. In Other News Catholic bishops meet with Mexico’s cartel bosses to plead for peace They want to become nuns and priests. Student debt holds them back.   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