RNS Morning Report - After Minneapolis shooting, security firms see influx of interest from faith groups

Sponsored message:   Top Stories After Minneapolis shooting, security firms see influx of interest from faith groups WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘In respect to other faith-based groups, we are not waiting to get calls. We are making calls,’ said Michael Masters, head of the Jewish security-focused nonprofit Secure Community Network.   Jain studies programs are growing at American colleges (RNS) — Grassroots efforts of about 10 Jain families have led over 30 American universities to develop a Jain studies chair, symposium, program or lectureship.   Jewish musicians mourn Gaza’s suffering in Yiddish, a language nearly lost to genocide (NPR and RNS) — A recently released album, ‘Lider Mit Palestine,’ features several artists and 17 original compositions — some modern, some mournful and all shaped by Yiddish and its history.   Lebanon’s speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah’s weapons, criticizes US pressure BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military will soon present a plan to the government on disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year.   RNS Opinion It is time to prioritize children over guns (RNS) — It is time for religious leaders to call down the wrath of God on those who are willing to sacrifice children for guns and war.   What Speaker Johnson missed in the Holy Land (and Senator Van Hollen didn’t) (RNS) — For the most powerful evangelical politician in America, the Christians of the land of Jesus were invisible.   ICYMI After Annunciation shooting, Catholic schools pray, prepare drills in sanctuaries (RNS) — While many school leaders have become resigned to the necessity of preparing for potential school shootings, it was shocking to Catholics across the country to learn of an attack while students were gathered for worship.   In a new book, Brandon Ambrosino takes on why God allows evil (RNS) — In his new book, 'Is it God's Will?' the journalist-turned-theologian comes to some frank and candid admissions about the nature of God. In Other News Pope Leo to meet with Israeli President Herzog and Polish President Nawrocki At Jesuit universities, the government’s D.E.I. crackdown is an attack on religious freedom   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