RNS Morning Report - How India's sacred Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage became a spectacle of Hindutva fury

Top Stories How India’s sacred Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage became a spectacle of Hindutva fury NEW DELHI (RNS) — ‘The regime has instilled in Hindus the belief that the road is yours, the city is yours — you can behave as you wish.’   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.   At meeting of African Catholic leaders, bishops urge peace on the continent NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The overarching forum of African Catholic leaders looked to the future of the church on the continent.   RNS Opinion Where is the outrage for Evyatar David? (RNS) — An emaciated hostage in Gaza is forced to dig his own grave. You should be screaming.   Influencers invoked the Bible to promote spanking. What about its harmful effects? (RNS) — Christians who believe God requires them to spank wave away ethical concerns and research that robustly demonstrates the harm.   ICYMI ‘This is domestic terror’: Shaken by ICE raids, pastors rethink ministries (RNS) — The fear of raids has pushed some congregations back to pandemic-era worship strategies.   Third prosecutor appointed in ACNA trial of Bishop Ruch (RNS) — 'Bringing justice to victims is my sole interest in this case,' said Thomas Crapps, the new prosecutor. In Other News Moody Bible Institute lays off roughly 9% of staff, as small religious schools nationwide struggle with enrollment A Korean university student and daughter of a priest was detained by ICE. Faith leaders rallied to secure her release   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