Women leaders of the Abrahamic faiths convene the first-ever inter-religious forum in the United Arab Emirates Empower Women Media The post Women leaders of the Abrahamic faiths convene the first-ever inter-religious forum in the United Arab Emirates appeared first on RNS.

For the sake of disabled students, don’t destroy the US Department of Education (RNS) — Making America great must include defending vulnerable families with special needs. The post For the sake of disabled students, don’t destroy the US Department of Education appeared first on RNS.

Young, observant Jews find a place to protest Israel in the Halachic Left (RNS) — The group, with five chapters across the U.S., believes observant Jews have a particular obligation to oppose what they see as an unjust war — and are uniquely positioned to do so. The post Young, observant Jews find a place to protest Israel in the Halachic Left appeared first on RNS.

The Election and the Jews with Rabbi Jonah Pesner Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community. The post The Election and the Jews with Rabbi Jonah Pesner appeared first on…

Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US ROME (AP) — The U.S. norms, adopted at the height of the abuse scandal there, say a priest will be permanently removed from church ministry based on even a single act of sexual abuse that is either admitted to or established under church law. The post Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US a…

Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families BALTIMORE (RNS) — Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Daniel Thomas took the reins from Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge on Wednesday (Nov. 13). The post Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families appeared first on RNS.

Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died (RNS) — Known as a powerful evangelist and social justice preacher, Campolo had long advocated that Christian faith can transform the world — and people’s everyday lives. The post Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died appeared first on RNS.

Q&A: ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in Oz (RNS) — In the 1995 novel that inspired the musical and film, the Wicked Witch of the West is a green-skinned child of a minister exploited for his missionary endeavors. The post Q&A: ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in Oz appeared first on RNS.

The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops (RNS) — There is no perfect way of selecting bishops. Even Jesus got it wrong one out of 12 times. The post The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops appeared first on RNS.

Africa’s Anglican prelates say Archbishop Welby’s resignation is warning on abuse NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — African Anglican leaders’ response to Welby’s resignation has been complicated by conflicts with the archbishop over LGBTQ inclusion. The post Africa’s Anglican prelates say Archbishop Welby’s resignation is warning on abuse appeared first on RNS.

Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed Reflecting on the political awakening of American Muslim voters as they navigated betrayal and advocacy amidst the horrors in Gaza with Rep. Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s first Muslim state legislator. The post Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed appeared first on RNS.

Ohio offers new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In President-elect Donald Trump, backers of school choice have gained an ally in their efforts to share taxpayer money with families to pay for things like private school tuition. The post Ohio offers new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional appeared first on RNS.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school PROVO, Utah (AP) — Retzlaff has earned a hero’s embrace by rabbis and others in Provo’s tiny but tight-knit Jewish community while also becoming a favorite of the broader BYU fan base that lovingly calls him the “BYJew.” The post BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school appeared first on…

Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Teachers and parents gave impassioned testimony for and against the curriculum plan at a meeting of the Texas State Board of Education, which is expected to hold a final vote on the measure later this week. The post Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons appeared first on RNS.

Christian groups seek to stop Israel’s land confiscation Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace The post Christian groups seek to stop Israel’s land confiscation appeared first on RNS.

With sudden death of Sharath Jois, practitioners of Ashtanga yoga look to his legacy (RNS) — Sharath Jois, heir to the Ashtanga yoga practice, passed away at age 53 last Monday (Nov. 11). The post With sudden death of Sharath Jois, practitioners of Ashtanga yoga look to his legacy appeared first on RNS.

Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel (RNS) — Israel continues to block the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. A group of American rabbis says the U.S. should refuse sending Israel more offensive munitions. The post Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel appeared first on RNS.

West Bank Christian woman leads resistance to settlers’ seizure of family’s land (RNS) — Alice Kisiya leads an interfaith effort to defend her family’s land against encroachment by Jewish settlers in the West Bank. The post West Bank Christian woman leads resistance to settlers’ seizure of family’s land appeared first on RNS.

7 ways Americans who leave religion are basically pretty boring (RNS) — Here are some facts you may not know about the nonreligious. The post 7 ways Americans who leave religion are basically pretty boring appeared first on RNS.

We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts (RNS) — Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation. The post We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts appeared first on RNS.