RNS Morning Report - Is Moscow, Idaho, ground zero for Christian nationalism?

More from Moscow When CNN aired its latest documentary on Doug Wilson and the Christian nationalist movement on Sunday night, it was news to many Americans — but not to residents of Moscow, Idaho, who have lived with Wilson’s influence for decades. Religion reporter Tracy Simmons has been covering Wilson and his Christ Church from the ground in Moscow for years. She spoke with locals who have a message for national audiences: Moscow is not Doug Wilson’s town. “Christ Church can own every brick on Main Street,” said one longtime resident, “but it’ll never own the soul of Moscow.” Wilson’s neighbors also have a warning: Moscow is just the most visible front in a much broader battle. Read Simmons’ full report from Moscow. Top Stories For Doug Wilson’s neighbors, CNN documentary a reminder Moscow is Christian nationalism’s ground zero MOSCOW, Idaho (FāVS News) — ‘I’m hopeful that this exposure will help people recognize the signs of Christian nationalism in their own spaces,’ one Moscow resident said. For the first time, the Anglican Communion will be led by a woman. Here’s how women are celebrating LOS ANGELES (NPR) — Mullally's selection as archbishop of Canterbury comes as a joy and a surprise for many female priests in the Episcopal Church. ‘The baton is being passed’: Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz on writing, working with her daughter (RNS) — After the daughter and granddaughter of the late evangelist Billy Graham faced medical ailments, they wrote a book about a biblical character’s relatable life. Photos of the Week: Eid celebrations, Buddha’s birthday preparations (RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes celebrations of Eid around the world, preparations for Buddha's birthday and more. As GOP revives threat of Shariah, Muslims call the campaign a gambit for votes (RNS) — As midterm elections approach, GOP leaders in Congress have accelerated anti-Islam rhetoric. Opinion At 250, Congress must act to protect our fundamental freedoms  (RNS) — Lawmakers must act now to reinstitute the checks and balances our democracy has provided for two and a half centuries. Why the right’s antisemitic shift is scarier than the left’s (RNS) — With the right-wing drift of the Republican Party, these antisemites are proximate to the halls of political power.  ICYMI How the sanctuary movement became the faithful’s answer to ICE raids (RNS) — The sanctuary movement has deep biblical roots, but it has evolved from the 1980s in important ways. Federal judge grants injunction allowing clergy visits at Minneapolis ICE holding facility ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell granted an injunction requested by Minnesota branches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the United Church of Christ, and a Catholic priest who had sued the Department of Homeland Security. 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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