RNS Morning Report: Faith abounds at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t be surprised

Top Stories Faith abounds at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t be surprised (RNS) — Trump staffers have called the left ‘godless,’ but this year’s DNC painted a very different picture.   Hindu summer campers come for the mantras, stay for the memories (RNS) — After the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp’s first year at its new campsite, these summer campers look back on a summer of education: for youth, by youth.   Laughter yoga’s benefits are no laughing matter (RNS) — Laughter yoga combines breathwork and gentle movement from yoga with laughter therapy to energize and reduce stress.   Nearly half of world’s migrants are Christian, Pew Research shows (RNS) — US migrants are much more likely to have a religious identity than the American-born population. RNS Opinion I’m an evangelical against Trump … and genocide (RNS) — Like many Christians, I find myself conflicted this election season.   When a temple disappears (RNS) — A sad story about a synagogue in Miami. It could happen anywhere — and it is. ICYMI Six young evangelicals on the 2024 election (RNS) — Religion News Service spoke to self-identified evangelicals in their 20s and early 30s about how their faith is informing their potential pick for president.   War in Gaza casts a shadow over DNC opening (RNS) — On Monday, protesters had begun gathering in Union Park in Chicago, about a half-mile from the DNC headquarters, with 'Abandon Harris ’24' signs. In Other News Doug Emhoff puts his Jewish identity at the center of his campaign outreach Ukraine’s parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups   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