I don’t know if I believe in God, but I believe in Gospel music

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition
The Associated Press: The Trump administration on Monday released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.

For the young and Buddhist-curious, a moment of modern mindfulness
Religion News Service: The Young Buddhist Initiative describes itself as bringing Buddhist traditions into the modern world in a way that it hopes will suit contemporary — particularly younger — lives.

Disputed vote for Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church pastor is tested in court
Religion News Service: The hearing marked the first step in a second lawsuit filed against the Abyssinian Baptist Church over the election of the Rev. Kevin R. Johnson.

Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston
NPR: Lawyers for Harvard University argued in federal court that the federal government’s freeze of more than $2 billion in grants and contracts is illegal and should be reversed.

I don’t know if I believe in God, but I believe in Gospel music*
The New York Times: How music convinced a religious skeptic to rethink faith.

Cardinal calls Israel’s policy in Gaza ‘morally unjustifiable’ after visit
The Guardian: Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemns blocks on food and warns against plans to force Palestinians to leave territory.
The Associated Press: Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
CNN: In pictures: Starvation in Gaza

She survived abuse and left her faith. Now, she gives religious trauma survivors a voice on YouTube.
Religion News Service: The YouTube channel seeks to help survivors of religious trauma share their stories and find community.

Chip and Joanna Gaines tried to build a big tent. Conservative Christians aren’t having it.
Religion News Service: Conservative Christians have called for the Gaineses to “repent” after having a gay couple on their new show. The pattern is nothing new.

‘No long sermons’: how influencer Catholic priests are spreading the word of God online
The Guardian: The Vatican invited 1,000 social media missionaries to a digital jubilee conference.

Kenyan president to build multimillion-dollar church on official residence grounds*
Christianity Today: Christian leaders disagree about Ruto’s plan to build an 8,000-seat church on government property.