RNS Morning Report: Why are some Christians opting for the American Solidarity Party?

Top Stories Why are some Christians opting for the American Solidarity Party? (RNS) — The American Solidarity Party is gaining traction with a subset of highly engaged Christian voters who see their pro-life commitments as more expansive than just opposing abortion.   Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — Some Republicans criticize liberal strongholds such as Dane County for offering sanctuaries to immigrants, but some faith leaders in the area, which includes the state capital, embrace that narrative.   Diwali brings light to Unitarian Universalist congregation BETHESDA, Md. (RNS) — Diwali's transcendent message of good over evil comes at the perfect time, say Unitarian Universalist congregants, who celebrated the festival of lights in the DC area just days before a critical presidential election.   Four Gateway elders removed over pastor’s sexual abuse scandal DALLAS (RNS) — The removals are latest fallout at one of the country’s largest evangelical Christian churches from allegations made in June against Gateway's founding pastor, Robert Morris.   RNS Opinion On Tuesday, look for the poll chaplains and the peacekeepers (RNS) — Their presence has proven effective in the last two elections.   As a Sikh American, I want a president who won’t help hate (RNS) — On so many fundamental issues, Kamala Harris represents and advocates for a better and more inclusive America for the 21st century, and not for a return to nativism, a politics of exclusion and perpetual strife.    ICYMI 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.   Kasper wades into debate over women deacons, calling move ‘pastorally sensible’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Walter Kasper, a respected German theologian and an influential 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. In Other News Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology Warnock condemns Trump language, followers’ embrace of ‘strange messiah’   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