RNS Morning Report - The evangelical split on immigration

Top Stories Evangelicals divided over what faith demands as immigration tensions deepen (RNS) — Evangelicals have long supported some US immigration reforms. But efforts to help have come under fire from those who view immigrants with suspicion. Quran Revolution founder sentenced to 80 years on child pornography charges (RNS) — Wisam Sharieff entered a guilty plea six months ago on three federal child sexual exploitation charges. From OnlyFans mega-star to evangelical darling, Nala Ray now hopes to reach other models (RNS) — With her new podcast project, 'The Nala Ray Show,' Ray said she hopes to create a safe space for women involved in online sex work to speak openly and to ask candid questions about their experiences in the porn industry. Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he covered a Minnesota church protest WASHINGTON (AP) — Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, has said he has no affiliation to the organization that went into the church and that he was there as a journalist chronicling protesters. Opinion Conservative influencers don’t actually believe empathy is toxic (RNS) — Allie Beth Stuckey and Joe Rigney just want to make sure you're empathizing with those they deem worthy of empathy. If I wasn’t Methodist, I might be Buddhist (RNS) — My Methodist heart was 'strangely warmed' in the dead of winter in North Carolina by a stalwart group of Buddhist monks walking for peace. ICYMI Faith portrayals in TV, movies appeal across religious and political lines, new survey finds (RNS) — Researchers studied religion in shows such as “The Pitt,” “Young Sheldon,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “The West Wing,” “Ramy” and “Nobody Wants This.” Maine clergy form spiritual ‘shield’ outside workplaces to protect immigrants from ICE (RNS) — Like religious leaders in cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago and elsewhere, local clergy were quick to muster resistance to the rapid influx of immigration enforcement agents, even as they wrangle with the unusual geography of Maine. 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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