RNS Morning Report: PCA cancels anti-polarization panel with David French for being too polarizing

Top Stories PCA cancels anti-polarization panel with David French for being too polarizing (RNS) — Leaders of the conservative denomination canceled the discussion of dealing with polarization after online backlash.   Rastafarian whose locks were cut in prison appeals case to Supreme Court (RNS) — Damon Landor, who is backed in the case by a broad range of faith organizations, argues the prison infringed on his religious rights.    Bishop T.D. Jakes subject of AI-generated misinformation, says fact-finding website (RNS) — A false rumor of Jakes’ resignation was ‘latest chapter in a months-old series of videos — many at least partially created with the assistance of artificial-intelligence tools,’ reported Snopes.   Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas. RNS Opinion Hagee: Antisemitism bill in Congress doesn’t violate Bible’s account of Jesus’ death (RNS) — Members of Congress have claimed the legislation will stifle a false theology that ‘the Jews killed Jesus.’    What the dead teach us about life: A view from Islam’s last rites (RNS) — ‘I wanted to confront death,’ a mother says after a profound loss. ‘Now it shows up with regularity.’ ICYMI 1,200 Jewish professors call on Senate to reject controversial antisemitism definition (RNS) — The professors say the antisemitism bill's main thrust is to silence criticism of Israel.   FBI asked to join investigation of death of pastor’s wife, Mica Miller (RNS) — Miller’s April 27 death has been the source of fierce controversy and widespread speculation. In Other News Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024 Exclusion of Jewish jurors prompts review of California death row cases   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