RNS Morning Report - Amanda Seyfried sees 'The Testament of Ann Lee' as a search for divine safety

Top Stories Amanda Seyfried sees ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ as a search for divine safety (RNS) — The actress's portrayal of the Shaker movement founder has earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Religious-themed brick sets hold appeal for both children and adults in digital age (RNS) — Faith-based companies making Lego-compatible building blocks are tapping a market for offline toys inspired by biblical figures and events. Are you a Christmas-only Catholic? What you need to know before going back to church. (RNS) — 'The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' UK’s national health service recruits from India, transforming British Catholicism LONDON (RNS) — A shortage of nurses in Britain is causing a burst of growth for two churches that trace their origins to Thomas the apostle. Opinion JD Vance, playing unifier, declares the US ‘a Christian nation’ (RNS) — Call it inclusion, Christian nationalist style. Cardinal Dolan was not a ‘conservative.’ He preached the gospel. (RNS) — Catholic orthodoxy can't be coherently described as conservative or liberal. ICYMI Eritrean imam dies in ICE custody as detainee deaths hit 20-year high (RNS) — Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir is one of four people who died in immigration detention over a four-day period this month, raising alarm among advocates about deteriorating conditions at immigration facilities.  First Turning Point USA conference without Charlie Kirk exposes rifts in Christian right PHOENIX (RNS) — At AmericaFest — where ICE merch is sold beside ‘Jesus Won’ T-shirts — the idea that conservative values are God-ordained may be the biggest unifying factor. In Other News ‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches The Planned Parenthood closed. A Christian clinic seized the moment. 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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