RNS Morning Report: In Philadelphia, a Muslim hub, presidential election feels to many like no choice at all

Top Stories In Philadelphia, a Muslim hub, presidential election feels to many like no choice at all PHILADELPHIA (RNS) — The city's growing Muslim Democratic establishment is trying to rally its constituency to the polls in an atmosphere of deep mistrust of either candidate.   Faith groups use election scenarios to prepare spiritually, mentally for what’s next (RNS) — ‘I was surprised at how many people were interested in this,’ said Protect Democracy’s Chris Crawford, who has led discussions with faith leaders about possible election scenarios.   ‘We were made to love and be loved,’ Pope Francis writes in latest encyclical (RNS) – Pope Francis' fourth encyclical calls on Catholics to contribute to building a church and society focused on human feeling and forgiveness.   On Simchat Torah, one Illinois synagogue celebrates a bounty of Torah readers (RNS) — A few years ago, the Conservative congregation of 900 families overlooking Lake Michigan took on a challenge. This past year 210 laypeople stepped up.   RNS Opinion Oseh Shalom: The case against perpetual war (RNS) — Peace must be actively made or pursued.   When is Oct. 7 — really? (RNS) — Oct. 7 itself, or Simchat Torah? In the answer you will find a key to Judaism itself.   ICYMI Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it’s headed (RNS) — A week ahead of his investiture, or formal installation, in South Carolina on Oct. 30, Wood spoke to RNS.   Trump’s closing argument to evangelicals: I will protect you. Harris won’t. (RNS) — ‘And if Kamala Harris won’t say it, I will: We love God and we will always be a nation of faith,’ Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump said on Monday evening. In Other News Biden set to apologize to Native Americans for Indian boarding schools Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds   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