RNS Morning Report: An atheist's spiritual guide to Christmas for the deconverted

Top Stories An atheist’s spiritual guide to Christmas for the deconverted (RNS) — Former Mormon Britt Hartley shares advice for nonbelievers on navigating holiday traditions and family dynamics, and for finding meaning in the season without religious faith.   RNS picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024 (RNS) — This year’s selections confronted politically charged topics head-on, from immigration to artificial intelligence, Zionism and Christian nationalism.   The Church of England’s Christmas looks anything but peaceful LONDON (RNS) — Sexual abuse scandals, having caused the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, now threaten to derail another senior cleric, while inviting challenges to England’s primacy in the Anglican Communion.   Kwanzaa spirit comes to life at Harlem’s mythic Apollo Theater NEW YORK (RNS) — Celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is centered on seven principles that champion the uplifting of the Black community.   Meditation and religion are two separate things, says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar BOONE, N.C. (RNS) — The spiritual, but not religious, practice of meditation has never been more popular, thanks to renowned teachers like Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. RNS Opinion How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle (RNS) — Taped to the front window of my in-laws’ house was a photocopy of a photograph of a tarnished and bent spoon. Of course, there was a story behind it.   The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters (RNS) — Old debates continue.   ICYMI Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.   Interfaith families find meaning in “Chrismukkah” Interfaith families are constantly deciding how to embrace two traditions, while respecting the particular – and sometimes contradictory – meanings and teachings that both bring. In Other News   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