RNS Morning Report - Is there religious revival among Gen Z?

Top Stories Is there religious revival among Gen Z? PITTSBURGH (RNS) — There’s a swell in Christian devotion at the University of Pittsburgh amid claims of national revival, but some researchers say ‘revival’ is too strong a word. Arthur Waskow, pioneering social justice rabbi, dies (RNS) — He earned a reputation as a radical on the forefront of movements for equality and justice. Many thought of him as a prophet. After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago (RNS) — More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’ They couldn’t help Gazans. So they wrote a book they hope might offer comfort and wisdom. (RNS) — John and Samuel Munayer, Palestinian Christians from Jerusalem, argue in their new book that liberation theology can be a tool for survival, resistance and collective action. Opinion The ‘No Kings’ moment is a moral rebellion against idolatry (RNS) — There’s a reason the Torah treats monarchy with suspicion. Conservative young priests are the future of the American church (RNS) — The political and theological views of younger priests are out of sync with their peers and with the Catholic population. ICYMI Morris Chapman, longtime SBC Executive Committee leader, dead at 84 (RNS) — Chapman helped solidify the conservative hold on Southern Baptist Convention institutions. What is Diwali, the Indian festival of lights? (RNS) — Diwali is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and has become increasingly significant in the Indian-American diaspora. In Other News Repair bills could force hundreds of UK churches to close within five years Proposed UK Islamophobia definition allows for right to criticise religion, source says Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. 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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