Religion News Service - Episcopal Church removes priest who founded Christian psychedelic society

Sponsored message: Top Stories Episcopal Church removes priest who founded Christian psychedelic society (RNS) — Hunt Priest was removed from ministry nearly a decade after participating in a controversial study on clergy and psychedelics.   Judge rules some Texas school districts don’t have to display Ten Commandments (RNS) — ‘As a rabbi and public school parent, I welcome this ruling,’ Rabbi Mara Nathan, a plaintiff in the case, said in a statement.   Study suggests online religious services may be less effective than in person (RNS) — On average, people attending church in person had a higher heart rate during the service and experienced more transcendence, according to a recent study.   Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after a ‘positive response’ from Hamas JERUSALEM (AP) — The prospect of an expanded assault on Gaza City and other areas sheltering hundreds of thousands of civilians has sparked international outrage. Sponsored message: RNS Opinion For New York’s Muslims, Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy is a reckoning on 9/11 backlash (RNS) — The mayoral candidate’s popularity is a reflection of 9/11’s impact on New York’s political and cultural landscape.   SCOTUS supported parents’ rights in education. But religious free exercise needs limits. (RNS) — Case in point: a California faith-based day care lawsuit.   ICYMI Attendance drops, fear rises in immigrant churches as Trump takes over DC WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘I never thought I had one day to cancel Sunday worship because it is not safe for our Latino siblings to come to church. But here we are … ,’ wrote one pastor on Facebook.   Federal judge approves partial settlement for lost AME Church retirement funds (RNS) — Retirement plan participants could recoup more of the lost funds in further legal proceedings. In Other News ‘I want to try and get to Heaven’: Trump gets reflective on ‘Fox & Friends’ Trump-loathing billionaire teams with archbishop to fight deportations   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