RNS Morning Report - Church membership may be declining, but many churchgoers are double-dosing

Top Stories Church membership may be declining, but many churchgoers are double-dosing (RNS) — Amid a collapse of loyalty to religious institutions, many churchgoers say they are attending multiple congregations on Sunday morning.   Anti-Shariah conspiracy theories, a staple of 9/11-era rhetoric, resurge around Mamdani (RNS) — As critics revive anti-Shariah talk, Muslim advocates fear consequences for communities across the country.   Sen. Cotton urges IRS to review CAIR’s nonprofit status, alleges ties with terror groups (RNS) — Cotton’s letter is the latest in a series of accusations claiming CAIR has ties to terror organizations and denouncing the group’s pro-Palestinian activism.   Photos of the Week: Pachamama, Tisha B’Av (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pachamama traditions in Bolivia, Tisha B'Av commemorations and more.   RNS Opinion As Gaza starves, churches must lead on Palestinian recognition (RNS) — The protection of the Palestinian people is a matter of faith and conscience.   Norman Gyamfi wants to save gospel music — at the cost of losing its soul (RNS) — Bragging about gutting gospel music of its soulful urgency and political relevance to increase profits isn’t the flex Gyamfi thinks it is.   ICYMI Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats’ redistricting exodus an act of faith (RNS) — Talarico said: ‘It’s not just a political struggle, it is a spiritual struggle, and we need to shield ourselves and be ready for the fight ahead.’   Ryan Burge joins the Danforth Center at Washington University (RNS) — A political scientist and former small-church pastor, Burge has long studied the intersection of religion and politics. In Other News Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027 Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces   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