RNS Morning Report: Jews say making daylight saving time permanent threatens morning prayer

Quote of the Day “We can’t imagine this new world we want to see, full of justice and liberation and freedom for all people, from an exhausted space.” – Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry Top Stories Jews say making daylight saving time permanent threatens morning prayer (RNS) — American Jewish groups say they were blindsided by the lightning-fast passage of a Senate bill.   The ‘Nap Bishop’ offers rest as a tool of resistance (RNS) — What if you could combat white supremacy and the soul-crushing attributes of capitalism while taking a restorative nap?   Earliest mention of ‘Yahweh’ found in archaeological dump (RNS) — The artifact, less than 1 inch in length and width, and known as a curse tablet, may spur renewed debate on the dating of biblical events, especially those told in the Book of Exodus.   Bolsonaro’s education minister accused of doing bidding of Brazilian evangelicals (RNS) — While the evangelical bloc in the legislature is not calling for Ribeiro's dismissal, the scandal may cost Bolsonaro and his allies in fall elections.   Pope’s peace prayer for Ukraine recalls ancient prophesy ROME (AP) — To hammer home its universal nature, the Vatican translated the text of the prayer into three dozen languages.   Arizona Legislature approves 15-week abortion ban PHOENIX (AP) — The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, an abortion opponent.   High court: States must allow prayer, touch in executions (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts' opinion also urged states to think about the religious needs of inmates in the context of executions and proactively adopt policies.   Pope Francis and Kirill could meet, Vatican-Orthodox relations expert says (RNS) — While Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill may seem at odds, they are both trying to play both sides of the conflict in Ukraine, one expert says. RNS Opinion When Putin says Russia and Ukraine share one faith, he’s leaving out a lot of the story (The Conversation) — Religion plays an important role in expansive views of Russian nationhood. But faith has played a role in Ukrainian nationalism, too.   Mormon support for same-sex marriage has doubled in the last decade, survey shows (RNS) — Mormons have broadened their support for LGBTQ rights in three key areas, though they still lag the nation in supporting the right of gay couples to get married — or to walk into any bakery in the country and buy themselves a wedding cake.   When Madeleine Albright ‘became’ Jewish (RNS) — A great American, a great immigrant, a great Jew. ICYMI These 5 clergywomen found each other 12 years ago. They still text every day. (RNS) — At a time when reports of clergy burnout and clergy misconduct are soaring, this group has been able to forge a tight collegial peer group to help them navigate challenges, avoid pitfalls and find joy and fulfillment in their calling.   Polish Catholic community houses Ukrainian refugees as US agencies urge action (RNS) — Agency leaders are applauding news the U.S. is expected to welcome up to 10,000 Ukrainians. In Other News Hillsong is facing catastrophe but the Houstons will be loath to give up control Divorcing an abusive spouse is not a sin 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. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend

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