RNS Morning Report - A refugee aid group in Germany welcomes atheists shunned by Muslim governments

Top Stories A refugee aid group in Germany welcomes atheists shunned by Muslim governments (RNS) — Germany has seen an increase in hateful rhetoric about migrants, but one group argues asylum cases for those hated at home for their disbelief.   Former staffers accuse activist Sean Feucht of ‘potential financial crimes,’ spiritual abuse (RNS) — The allegations raised questions about Feucht’s use of finances and accused him of ‘spiritual, emotional, and psychological abuse.’   After Boulder attack, American Jews are afraid (RNS) — American Jewish leaders say they are alarmed by a resurgence of violent antisemitism. And they are scared.   ‘Queens of Islam’ tells stories of historic, forgotten Muslim women rulers (RNS) — The book pushes back on stereotypes of Muslim women being oppressed and subservient, and instead highlights stories of prominent rulers who influenced Islamic civilization.   RNS Opinion 10 years later, Pope Francis’ Laudato si’ is more relevant than ever (RNS) — Pope Francis put the Catholic Church on the side of the environmental movement by embracing science and our responsibility for global warming.   Pentecost, faith and global health: A plea to restore aid across borders (RNS) — Pentecost reminds us that collective action, inspired by hope and guided by faith, is transformative. ICYMI After a decade of controversy, clergy psychedelic study is published (RNS) — 'Johns Hopkins and NYU schools of medicine carried out the study, and that in itself speaks to the powerful presence psychedelics have in popular consciousness,' said scholar Gary Laderman.   Faith leaders, health care advocates arrested while protesting GOP budget bill in Capitol (RNS) — Capitol police said nine people were charged with 'crowding, obstructing and incommoding.' In Other News French lawmakers back promotion of Alfred Dreyfus, 130 years after anti-Semitic scandal Athens congregation charts independent course after United Methodist Church ‘closure’   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205