A Catholic family’s answer to opposing abortion: adopt, foster and vote SUNBURY, Ohio (AP) — The conservative Catholic family chooses to live their anti-abortion beliefs through adoption, foster-parenting and raising their children to believe in the sanctity of life. The post A Catholic family’s answer to opposing abortion: adopt, foster and vote appeared first on RNS.

T.D. Jakes speaks to church via video week after health emergency that led to surgery (RNS) — In his seven-minute remarks via video a week later, Jakes said he would be following doctor’s orders to rest. The post T.D. Jakes speaks to church via video week after health emergency that led to surgery appeared first on RNS.

‘Moana 2’: Disney’s holiday gift from the gods (RNS) — ‘Moana 2,’ which set a new record for Thanksgiving weekend box office receipts, is another step for Disney in broadening its faith palette. The post ‘Moana 2’: Disney’s holiday gift from the gods appeared first on RNS.

A 40-year-old Christian commune faces an uncertain future (RNS) — Approaching their 80s, peace activists Brayton and Suzanne Shanley wonder what’s next for the nonviolent lay Christian community they built from the ground up 37 years ago.  The post A 40-year-old Christian commune faces an uncertain future  appeared first on RNS.

Congregations, agencies race to resettle refugees ahead of Trump inauguration DURHAM (RNS) — Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20, after which the US policy of admitting refugees is expected to be cut back, if not entirely eliminated. The post Congregations, agencies race to resettle refugees ahead of Trump inauguration appeared first on RNS.

At rabbis’ conference in New York, grief and resilience over colleague’s murder in Middle East (RNS) — The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, was mourned by Jews around the world, but most of all by the rabbis affiliated with the sect meeting in Brooklyn in recent days. The post At rabbis’ conference in New York, grief and resilience over colleague’s murder in Middle East appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis’ eco-village to promote ecological conversion at 2025 Jubilee (RNS) — Pilgrims and visitors will walk through an immersive experience of the pope’s zero-waste farm and gardens. The post Pope Francis’ eco-village to promote ecological conversion at 2025 Jubilee appeared first on RNS.

In Darien Gap, Latino Protestant leaders see migrant journey firsthand (RNS) — The trip, taken just days after President-elect Donald Trump won a second term in the U.S., brought 25 Latino Protestant leaders and pastors to Panama to help them understand the experiences of migrants who may later arrive in their communities. The post In Darien Gap, Latino Protestant leaders see migrant journey firsthand appeared firs…

India’s anti-conversion law is fine-tuned to allow policing of Christians NEW DELHI (RNS) — While they purport to protect poor Hindus from being exploited, anti-conversion laws have been found to have a more demonstrable effect of generating violence against Christians. The post India’s anti-conversion law is fine-tuned to allow policing of Christians appeared first on RNS.

With Trump’s return comes a chance for parents to opt for religious schools (RNS) — There was a time, not terribly long ago, when the idea of public funds in any way enabling American students to attend religious private schools was anathema. The post With Trump’s return comes a chance for parents to opt for religious schools appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Bala Chaturdasi; Buddhists making kimchi (RNS) —This week’s photo gallery includes Bala Chaturdasi festival in Nepal, Buddhists making kimchi in South Korea and more. The post Photos of the Week: Bala Chaturdasi; Buddhists making kimchi appeared first on RNS.

Latino Protestants go on pilgrimage to the Darien Gap (RNS) — The trip, taken just days after President-elect Donald Trump won a second term in the U.S., brought 25 Latino Protestant leaders and pastors to Panama to help them understand the experiences of migrants who may later arrive in their communities. The post Latino Protestants go on pilgrimage to the Darien Gap appeared first on RNS.

Trans woman, once a Mormon stake president, speaks out in new book (RNS) — Before her gender transition, Laurie Lee Hall was a stake president and worked as a lead architect for the church’s temple building program. Her new memoir tells of her long quest to live authentically as a woman. The post Trans woman, once a Mormon stake president, speaks out in new book appeared first on RNS.

Remember Me 6.7: The leading Bible memorization app reaches new heights Poimena The post Remember Me 6.7: The leading Bible memorization app reaches new heights appeared first on RNS.

Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Hindus and members of other minority groups say they have faced more attacks than ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid a mass uprising in August and an interim government took over. The post Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection appeared fir…

The Subversive Power of Gratitude with Diana Butler Bass Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with theologian Diana Butler Bass, author of the book “Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks.” The post The Subversive Power of Gratitude with Diana Butler Bass appeared first on RNS.

A Thanksgiving Special: Brownies, Frownies and Beef Bourguignon + John Schmidt and Jonathan Woodward Come enjoy a meal with Katelyn, Roxy and special guests John Schmidt (Roxy’s boo) and Jonathan Woodward (SBTC’s beloved producer). The post A Thanksgiving Special: Brownies, Frownies and Beef Bourguignon + John Schmidt and Jonathan Woodward appeared first on RNS.

How should nonprofits prepare for the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill becoming law? (RNS) — With Americans serving more than 1.5 million tax-exempt nonprofits in the United States, according to the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, House Bill 9495 should concern all of us. The post How should nonprofits prepare for the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill becoming law? appeared first on RNS.

T.D. Jakes files suit after medical incident, accusing minister of false abuse claims (RNS) — The lawsuit makes a direct link between Jakes’ medical state and Duane Youngblood’s allegations, which Jakes’ suit calls ‘false and defamatory.’ The post T.D. Jakes files suit after medical incident, accusing minister of false abuse claims appeared first on RNS.

Jain Americans adapt Thanksgiving by applying an ethic of nonviolence even to the turkey (RNS) — Jain Americans have forged Thanksgiving traditions of their own, participating in a ritual fast, praying for forgiveness or cooking up a vegan feast for their families. The post Jain Americans adapt Thanksgiving by applying an ethic of nonviolence even to the turkey appeared first on RNS.