RNS Morning Report: As organized religion falters, the devil falls on hard times

Top Stories As organized religion falters, the devil falls on hard times (RNS) — As faith in God fails, so does belief in the devil. And that may have consequences.   He made it out of prison. Now he’s helping others do the same. (RNS) — Reentry is a huge challenge for many formerly incarcerated, who encounter a combination of laws and rules that block them from jobs, housing and voting. Stanley Frankart is there to help.   Israelis fear new limits on Supreme Court will bolster Orthodox establishment’s sway (RNS) — Rights advocates in the country say legislation giving the Knesset more power to overturn Supreme Court decisions will have ‘a devastating impact’ on everything from gender equality, religious freedom and pluralism to the rights of Israel’s Arab minority.    Security risks in Sweden rise due to Quran desecrations and protests, security agency says STOCKHOLM (AP) — The country's current reputation risks fueling threats against Sweden “from individuals within the violent Islamist milieu,” the agency said. RNS Opinion The atomic bomb shocked the world, but not enough to stop killing civilians (RNS) — As we mourn the devastation of the last world war, policymakers need to work to prevent the next one.    How a grudge destroyed Jerusalem: a Tisha B’Av reflection How much anger can you carry within your soul? Don't even try. ICYMI From apps to labyrinths, walking gained as a spiritual tool in COVID-19 crisis (RNS) — How the creator of a new walking app, a co-founder of a decades-old walking group and a new generation of labyrinth enthusiasts turned to walking for spiritual renewal.   Vatican prosecutors request a total of 73 years in prison for defendants in corruption trial (RNS) — If convicted, Cardinal Angelo Becciu would become the first cardinal at the Vatican to serve prison time. In Other News Sinead O’Connor condemned church abuse early. America didn’t listen. New York Theological Seminary awards master’s degrees to nine female inmates   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend

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TCR Breaking News: YPD Election Results for the 2023-2027 Quadrennium

The following persons were elected to serve as officers of the Connectional Young People's and Children's Division of the Women's Missionary Society. The election was held today at the 20th YPD Quadrennial in Orlando, Florida. Episcopal District.          Name                           Office 6th                                   Joyce Johnson               President 13th                                 LaQuandrea Sweat.       1st Vice President 10th                                 Jarvis Denman, Jr.         2nd Vice President 16th.                                Tevin Nedd                     3rd Vice President 5th                                   Ashaya Delu Stewart      Recording Secretary 11th                                Deronique Wallace         Assistant Recording Secretary 7th.                                Cassie Maree Singleton    Financial Secretary 9th.                                Tra'Nyce Jones                 Communications Secretary 2nd.                               Jabien Dockery                 Historiographer-Statistician 6th.                                Michael Webb, Jr.                     Worship Director 2nd.                               Kiarah Michelle Williams,          Editor of YPD Gazette 19th.                             Tshimologo Unathi Moloisane    Associate Editor 11th.                              Mark Johnson                           Parlamentarian The Connectional YPD Director will be elected at the WMS Quadrennial. Reporting by Dashja Trawick, 11th Episcopal District

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