Religion News Service - Texas Christian university receives largest-ever gift to a private HBCU

Sponsored message:  Top Stories Texas Christian university receives largest-ever gift to a private HBCU (RNS) — Huston-Tillotson University, which is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ, received its first donation from the Moody Foundation in 1968. For the first time, a law school has a space just for Hindus (RNS) — The founders hope that the newly formed group will allow young Hindus to discuss their differing opinions, values, practices and experiences in the Hindu faith. Southern Baptist Convention breaks with the Evangelical Immigration Table (RNS)— The split reflects the dilemma immigration poses for evangelical leaders. Most evangelicals want reform that both secures the border and provides a path to citizenship — and want limited deportation. But few leaders want to clash with the MAGA movement. Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine ISLAMABAD (AP) — The decision by India's federal government to bar pilgrims from traveling to Pakistan to visit the shrine on Guru Nanak's birth anniversary has sparked condemnation from Sikh organizations and opposition leaders. Opinion Changing how your faith is portrayed by media takes a movement (RNS) — Our democracy will be stronger when we ensure positive depictions of minority communities especially. Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that (The Conversation) — Post 9/11, brown and sometimes Black Muslim characters were portrayed as ‘good’ only when aligned with US state power. Muslim filmmakers are trying to change that. ICYMI Charlie Kirk’s AI resurrection ushers in a new era of digital grief (RNS) — AI-generated versions of the conservative Christian activist are popping up online after his killing — as well as in church services. AME Church clergy, staff near retirement fund payout as appeal window closes (RNS) — The settlement agreement also calls for the closure of the AME Church’s Department of Retirement Services by July 31, 2028. In Other News Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’ China’s ‘temple economy’ in the spotlight as scandals rock influential religious leaders 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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