RNS Morning Report: The strange world of Catholic ‘integralism’ — and Christian nationalism

Top Stories 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.   Katie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album (RNS) — ‘Mantras,’ Pruitt’s sophomore album, explores the fraught nature of leaving one’s childhood religion.   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.   Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US’ first publicly funded Catholic school OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond argued the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board violated both the law and the state and federal constitutions. RNS Opinion Spiritual libertarianism swatted down in Wisconsin (RNS) — Conservative legal groups are trying to erase a distinction between religious employers and religious activity.   Where was God on Oct. 7? (RNS) — An ancient question becomes tragically timely. One of Judaism’s greatest thinkers tackles it, and sparks fly. ICYMI Poll: Muslims most discriminated group in US, but Jews not far behind (RNS) — The poll, taken in February, reflects changing attitudes toward U.S. Jews in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the fierce, now 6-month-old war in Gaza.   Bruce Frank, former SBC abuse task force leader, joins crowded SBC presidential race (RNS) — The new SBC president will likely play a key role in the future of abuse reforms in the nation's largest Protestant denomination. In Other News Trump Declares Election Day will be ‘Christian Visibility Day’ in trans event snipe Iowa governor signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act   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