RNS Morning Report: As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred

Top Stories As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred Madison, Wis. (RNS) — As Election Day nears, clergy in Wisconsin work on getting out the vote and praying for peace as the end of a turbulent campaign draws near.   Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA opens a new front in ‘spiritual warfare’ on Christian campuses (RNS) — Since 2020, TPUSA chapters have appeared at over 45 Christian colleges or universities, though only 21 of those chapters appear currently active.   ‘Rocky’ meets ‘The Chosen’ in a new movie about an MMA prizefighting pal of Jesus (RNS) — A new film about a mixed-martial arts fighter whose day job is working as an apprentice for Jesus hopes to attract churchgoers who also love to watch sports. The independent film opens on 1,000 screens this Friday.   Kasper wades into debate over women deacons, calling move ‘pastorally sensible’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Walter Kasper, a respected German theologian and a longtime conservative voice at the Vatican, told a German church journal that he is in favor of allowing women to become permanent deacons, as debates over women’s roles continue to shake the church.   RNS Opinion Muslim Americans face a tough choice, but we have to refuse to empower Trump (RNS) — While a protest vote may feel good, electing Trump means shutting Muslims out for four years.   Manhood is on the ballot (RNS) — This final week is all about seizing control of the narrative about masculinity.   ICYMI These Latina Christians are shaping the future of abortion in Florida (RNS) — Latina Floridians told RNS their faith has guided them as they work to engage their communities to vote for or against Amendment 4.   In a time of change, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, he kept his eye trained on love (RNS) — His electrifying sermon on the power of love at the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be the highlight. But Michael Curry may also be remembered for a capacity to keep the main thing the main thing. In Other News Wife of Detroit Lakes missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of social justice activism   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