RNS Morning Report: Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win

Top Stories Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win (RNS) — ‘Together, we will transform our grief into a force for change that will build a more just, equitable society that respects the dignity of all people,’ Omar Angel Perez, Faith in Action’s immigrant justice director, said.   Gateway Church congregants take up Morris’ offer to get ‘money back’ on tithes (RNS) — Gateway members have voiced concerns about the church’s financial transparency.   Norman Wirzba on finding hope in the midst of crisis (RNS) — At a time of upheaval, the Duke University theologian and environmentalist urges people to connect to others and nature.   Persecution of Eritrean Jehovah’s Witnesses condemned by human rights experts (RNS) — Thirty years after Eritrea revoked the citizenship of Jehovah’s Witnesses, a recent raid saw 23 members of the faith group imprisoned for practicing their faith. RNS Opinion Did religion matter in the election? (RNS) — Demographically, somewhat; values-wise, yes and no.   How Trump’s victory could accelerate women’s departure from evangelicalism (RNS) — Evangelical Christian pastors looking to mimic Trump’s appeals to young men will only drive the gender gap in the church further apart. ICYMI Abortion access referendums win in 7 out of 10 states but fail to boost Harris (RNS) — In Missouri, abortion opponents say their state’s referendum, which reverses a near-total ban on the procedure, is not the last word.   White Christians made Donald Trump president — again (RNS) — White Christians remain an influential force in American culture and politics. Their support, and the support of Hispanic Christians, helped Donald Trump regain the White House. In Other News Atheist chaplains are forging a new path in a changing world Gateway Church congregants take up Morris’ offer to get ‘money back’ on tithes   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