The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. It holds sacred the peyote cactus, which grows naturally only in some parts of southern Texas and northern Mexico. Peyote has been used spiritually in ceremonies, and as a medicine by Native American people for millennia. (Bharath, AP News)
Read MoreAn even newer phenomenon — using social media as a tool to dive more deeply into personal faith and spirituality — has emerged, appealing especially to those who may be stepping further away from religion IRL, but who are looking for community in the online world. (Karmarkar, Religion News Service)
Read MoreA federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that threatened librarians and booksellers with imprisonment if they were found to have provided “harmful” content to a minor. (Kaur, The Washington Post)
Read MoreA new TikTok account is rewriting Bible scriptures in Gen Z lingo, giving the ancient word a modern twist. In this youthful version of the gospel, God is the “top G” and the gospel is the “holy tea.” Biblical verses are reframed in a loose, conversational style, full of references to vibing, chilling and rizz. (Karimi, CNN)
Read MoreQuarterbacks C.J. Stroud of Houston, Kirk Cousins of Atlanta and Lamar Jackson of Baltimore along with Ravens coach John Harbaugh are among the many in the league who speak publicly about their Christian beliefs. (Lage, AP News)
Read MoreBob Iger wants out of the culture wars. Walt Disney Co. and its chief executive have made a sharp pivot since doubling down on diversity and inclusion efforts in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis four and a half years ago. (James, Los Angeles Times)
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