RNS Morning Report: This Gen Z politician wants to talk about religion more, not less

Top Stories This Gen Z politician wants to talk about religion more, not less (RNS) — Ashwin Ramaswami’s state Senate campaign carries with it broader national themes of election protection and Hindus’ emerging presence in American politics.    Women get a voice in Israel’s vote for chief rabbi. It may not save a deeply unpopular institution. (RNS) — In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the elections for chief rabbi are receiving more scrutiny than in past years, with many advocating that religious leaders hew more to the views of at least most Orthodox Israelis.   Vatican cardinal urges Europeans to remember own migratory roots ahead of European elections ROME (AP) — Francis has made reaching out to migrants a priority of his pontificate and has called for receiving countries, within their means, to welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants.   Man who attacked Muslim lawmaker in Connecticut sentenced to 5 years in prison HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Khan, a Democrat from the Hartford suburb of Windsor, said in a statement that the assault “highlighted serious gaps in our mental health care system and victim safety and protection.” RNS Opinion Why Americans of faith need to care about reducing harm to the environment abroad (RNS) — Investing in international climate assistance is fundamentally about justice.   The 39th-generation rabbi who is reinventing Judaism: Amichai Lau-Lavie (RNS) — A Conservative rabbi? There is nothing conservative about Amichai Lau-Lavie. ICYMI Child education viral star ‘Ms. Rachel’ sparks conservative backlash with Pride video (RNS) — The 25-second video posted on the first day of Pride Month sparked online debate over her content and interpretation of Christian Scripture.   Poll: Religious groups think Trump’s actions immoral in hush money case, split on whether he broke the law (RNS) — A survey indicates while many believe Trump’s behavior has been immoral, it may not sway how people vote in November. In Other News Carl Lentz opens up about infidelity that led to firing from megachurch Hillsong NYC Religion and politics create the sharpest divides over LGBTQ+ Americans, poll shows   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