RNS Morning Report - Decline of religion remains stalled, says new Pew report. But there's no revival yet.

Top Stories Decline of religion remains stalled, says new Pew report. But there’s no revival yet. (RNS) — For the past five years, the decline of religion in America has stalled, after years of decline. Inside the push to bring mental health care into American mosques (RNS and NPR) — American Muslim communities are working to reduce stigma around therapy by bringing mental health services into mosques and making counseling easier to access. In ‘Famished,’ Anna Rollins links the deprivation of purity culture and diet culture (RNS) — 'I was taught to question all my desires and that, at baseline, my desires were probably wrong, because the idea of depravity extended to every part of you,' said Rollins. Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment DOHA, Qatar (AP) — While the ceasefire halted the heavy fighting of the two-year war, Gaza health officials say that over 360 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce took effect on Oct. 10. Opinion Was a University of Oklahoma student unjustly flunked because of anti-Christian bias? (RNS) — Samantha Fulnecky could have posed a serious, Bible-based challenge to a question about gender in her psych class paper. But she didn't. ‘Yes’ to God, but ‘no’ to church – what religious change looks like for many Latin Americans (The Conversation) — Protestant churches’ growth in Latin America gets lots of attention, but another important shift is happening, too: people leaving organized religion altogether. ICYMI At Catholic colleges, Latino students increasingly find a place that feels like home (RNS) — Campus ministers at Catholic colleges are making efforts to give Latino students a feeling of belonging. How a tiny London church is inviting passersby to be part of its new cultural mission (RNS) — A shimmering curtain installation is intended to draw attention to St Mary le Strand as it works to become a public space for art, culture and creativity. In Other News A land fight pits a sacred Apache tradition against a copper mine Priest walks from Pope Leo’s childhood home to Statue of Liberty in show of solidarity with immigrants 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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