Religion News Service - At Charlie Kirk's memorial, religion, politics and antagonism toward liberals combine

Top Stories At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, religion, politics and antagonism toward liberals combine (RNS) — A who’s who of right-wing figures, conservative dignitaries, Trump administration officials and Trump himself regaled a sprawling crowd of tens of thousands with speeches that mixed religious appeals with personal remembrances of Kirk. What is Navaratri, the Hindu festival of nine nights? (RNS) — Celebrations of Navaratri, which means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, differ widely across Indian regions. Mural unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral sends a message on immigration NEW YORK (RNS) — ‘Some have asked me, are you trying to make a statement about immigration?’ said Cardinal Timothy Dolan. ‘Well, sure we are.’ Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe’s tallest church BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Once the gigantic Tower of Jesus Christ is up, the masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí will rise to 172 meters (564 feet). Opinion When liberals decry thoughts and prayers (RNS) — In the Bible, even God was known to say that prayer and repentance aren’t enough. At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Christian artists play a role as GOP’s political messengers (RNS) — Political activists have recruited Christian musicians to sell policy, and Christian musicians have used their concerts to condemn abortion and support sexual abstinence campaigns. ICYMI DOJ drops forced labor case against largest Hindu temple in America (RNS) — Though the DOJ investigation is now closed, the civil case will resume in federal court at an unscheduled date. A mission field at home: How Christian America welcomed its first Chinese immigrants (RNS) — In Michael Luo's ‘Strangers in the Land,’ Chinese immigrants encounter a Christian culture that is unyielding even as it is welcoming. In Other News Black Christians confront Charlie Kirk’s religious legacy ‘Send your daughters or you get no aid’: the Taliban are making religious schools girls’ only option 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

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