RNS Morning Report - Texas BBQ gets halal makeover

Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover   RNS National Reporter Ulaa Kuziez thought she was getting an early start when she pulled into the Fort Worth BBQ joint Goldee’s at 9 a.m. earlier this summer. Instead, nearly 100 people were already waiting in the heat for barbecue that wouldn’t be served until 11. But the wait was worth it for some seriously good BBQ, Kuziez said.   The award-winning joint offers classics like pork rib, but it also offers brisket and lamb that’s halal, opening the world of craft barbecue to a growing Muslim community in North Texas. It’s part of a new wave of craft barbecue restaurants serving halal meats.   Amid a tide of Republican leaders in the state expressing anti-Muslim sentiment, Kuziez spent time with pit masters and diners for a look inside the rise of halal BBQ and what it says about food, belonging and who gets to claim a seat at the Texas barbecue table. Read the story here.         Top Stories Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — As anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions. A Jewish scholar of Jesus makes history as president of the Catholic Biblical Association (RNS) — The New Testatment scholar has had a lifelong fascination with all things Catholic and has devoted her life's work to understanding Jesus as a first-century Jew.       Opinion What India’s student uprising asks of Hindus (RNS) — This protest is different because it showed that Hindus can be mobilized in large numbers, in solidarity with people whom Hindu nationalism has taught us to see as outsiders. Johnny Hunt’s lawsuit is over. The SBC’s abuse crisis isn’t. (RNS) — Hunt is willing to pay to restore himself to his position of power and influence, but he is not willing to pay the victim who has paid the greatest cost. This is an apt metaphor for the leadership of the SBC. ICYMI Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — In a state where two-thirds of the adult population identifies as Christian and 45% say religion is 'very important' in their life, the candidates are asking voters to choose between two dramatically different views of Christianity. ICE detained Adventist pastor at Houston airport, church says he has legal work authorization (RNS) — Pastor Luis Morales Pérez is at least the third Texas pastor detained by ICE at an airport in the last month amid a mass deportation campaign spreading to airports.     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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