Would Kamala Harris adopt Joe Biden’s policies on Israel? (RNS) — For some young Jewish activists, Harris’ ascendancy gives them hope there might be some shifts in Israel policy, if she wins the presidency in November. The post Would Kamala Harris adopt Joe Biden’s policies on Israel? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why mandating biblical texts in public schools may backfire (RNS) — Christian conservatives pushing to teach their faith in public schools risk secularizing Christianity. The post Why mandating biblical texts in public schools may backfire appeared first on Religion News Service.

Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mystery JERUSALEM (RNS) — A different piece of the ancient moat was discovered in the 1960s but mistaken as a natural valley. The post Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mystery appeared first on Religion News Service.

India’s Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks (RNS) — False charges of forced conversion, say the leaders, are used to target Christians, who cite attacks on church properties and institutions, the harassment of pastors and raids on private parties. The post India’s Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks appeared first on Religion News Service.

President Biden and the Jewish mystical message (RNS) — When Biden withdrew from the presidential election campaign, something else was going on. Something cosmic. The post President Biden and the Jewish mystical message appeared first on Religion News Service.

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement AP — In under 48 hours, the head of the staunchly conservative public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention rankled fellow Baptists by applauding President Joe Biden’s “selfless act” of withdrawing his candidacy for re-election. Then, his agency reported he was fired — and now they have reaffirmed his leadership. The post Oops. Southern…

JD Vance’s ascent marks the rise of the Fantasy Generation (RNS) — Tolkien is now considered the ‘father of fantasy,’ and his imitators — good, poor and in between — are infinite. The post JD Vance’s ascent marks the rise of the Fantasy Generation appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘One Love’: How religious traditions in the Caribbean influenced one another (RNS) — For many who claim Indo-Caribbean heritage, Vice President Kamala Harris’ spotlight is the perfect chance to dive into the community’s lesser-known past: where indigenous faiths and cultural traditions found more in common than not. The post ‘One Love’: How religious traditions in the Caribbean influenced one another appeared first on Re…

As Netanyahu addresses Congress, protests rock Capitol WASHINGTON (RNS) — As Netanyahu slammed protesters in front of Congress, thousands gathered outside, many accusing him of war crimes. The post As Netanyahu addresses Congress, protests rock Capitol appeared first on Religion News Service.

Is Marvel erasing a Jewish superhero? (RNS) — It’s not the first time Marvel has been accused of fostering antisemitism. The post Is Marvel erasing a Jewish superhero? appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘A Well-Trained Wife’ unpacks life in Christian patriarchy (RNS) — According to author Tia Levings, the lessons of Christian patriarchy are inherently political. The post ‘A Well-Trained Wife’ unpacks life in Christian patriarchy appeared first on Religion News Service.

Court battle to keep Annunciation House open continues in the face of anti-immigrant sentiment (The Conversation) — Religiously affiliated organizations can clash with politicians on humanitarian aid to migrants, raising issues around religious freedom and hospitality to newcomers. The post Court battle to keep Annunciation House open continues in the face of anti-immigrant sentiment appeared first on Religion News Service.

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition RNS – Bans on Native drum ceremonies bring up resonant histories of forced repression and trauma for Native communities today. The post Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biden’s exit evokes the crisis in American civil religion (RNS) — MAGA has abandoned it. The post Biden’s exit evokes the crisis in American civil religion appeared first on Religion News Service.

African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year (RNS) — ‘We urgently need a new debt jubilee to bring hope to humankind, and to bring the planet back from the brink of becoming uninhabitable,’ said 27 religious leaders from 13 countries. The post African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year appeared first on Religion News Service.

Robert Jeffress pledges to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary after fire (RNS) — Jeffress pledged to ‘rebuild and re-create that sanctuary as a standing symbol of truth.’ The post Robert Jeffress pledges to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary after fire appeared first on Religion News Service.

More than 200 Christian leaders sign letter calling for cease-fire in Gaza WASHINGTON (RNS) — The letter comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S., where he is expected to address Congress on Wednesday and meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday. The post More than 200 Christian leaders sign letter calling for cease-fire in Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

Road to Majority conference showed how Trump plans to keep the Christian right close WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the GOP pivots to an unpredictable general election season, the party is doubling down on its commitment to religious nationalism. The post Road to Majority conference showed how Trump plans to keep the Christian right close appeared first on Religion News Service.

As Netanyahu arrives in DC, hundreds of Jews protest for arms embargo against Israel WASHINGTON (RNS) — The protesters wore red shirts reading ‘Jews say stop arming Israel.’ The post As Netanyahu arrives in DC, hundreds of Jews protest for arms embargo against Israel appeared first on Religion News Service.

NBC News Report: ‘The Firing Squad’ reaches “demographic that is often left out of the box office equation” A. Larry Ross Communications The post NBC News Report: ‘The Firing Squad’ reaches “demographic that is often left out of the box office equation” appeared first on Religion News Service.