RNS Morning Report: For Arab Americans and Muslims in Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear

Top Stories For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear DEARBORN, Mich. (RNS and NPR) —  ‘The Arab community got their message across that we could no longer be taken for granted,’ said one Christian and Palestinian American. ‘Even though we’ve paid a heavy price.’   At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda BALTIMORE (RNS) — The presentation on ‘Laudato Si’,’ a central document approaching its 10-year anniversary next year, was particularly notable because the bishops have previously sidelined Francis’ environmental teaching.   In Tennessee’s evangelical heartland, pastors say Trump’s win won’t solve America’s woes (RNS) — Evangelicals were the bedrock of Trump’s return to the White House, with some 80% of evangelical voters supporting him. For some Tennessee pastors, that was mostly about the economy — and they hope Trump will lead to lower gas and food prices, but not a revival of Christian power. And they worry about post-election America, which remains polarized.   Vatican Cardinal Parolin hopeful about ‘synergy’ with Trump administration (RNS) — President-elect Trump promised to end all wars. The Vatican’s secretary of state cautioned that there are no ‘magic solutions’ to global conflicts. RNS Opinion After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence (RNS) — In the days since the presidential election, American Muslim political and civic leaders are debating whether continuing to work within the country’s two-party system will ever produce gains for the Muslim community.   Review: In ‘Tammy Faye,’ evangelical Christians come to Broadway NEW YORK (RNS) — With a soaring score from the legendary Elton John, the show casts Jerry Falwell Sr. as the villain, Jim Bakker as a miscreant and Tammy as the sparkly, open-hearted heroine.   ICYMI Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church (RNS) — The presiding bishop was elected on a mandate to reorganize the denomination’s aging structure and adapt to modern times. It’s something he knows a bit about.   In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a longtime friend and true believer as ambassador (RNS)—The former Arkansas governor and pastor-turned-Fox News host has been a supporter of Israel since his first visit in the 1970s. He sees the growth of Israel as a sign that biblical prophecies are true. In Other News ‘Anointed by God’: The Christians who see Trump as their saviour An evangelical theater troupe is gaining traction in Washington   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