Mayor Adams’ new director of hate crime prevention sees God in every New Yorker NEW YORK (RNS) — The most ethnically and religiously diverse city in the world, says Vijah Ramjattan, could use a new approach to its hate crime prevention: one characterized by a pluralistic Hindu worldview. The post Mayor Adams’ new director of hate crime prevention sees God in every New Yorker appeared first on RNS.

Administrators at Harvard Divinity School quit, say school condoned hate (RNS) — Two administrators at Harvard Divinity School’s Religion in Public Life program have left. The latest, Hussein Rashid, cited anti-Muslim bias. The post Administrators at Harvard Divinity School quit, say school condoned hate appeared first on RNS.

Treading on taboos, a psychiatrist trains Christians to see spiritual side of mental health PHILADELPHIA (RNS) — Spearheaded by Dr. Atasha Jordan, a Christian psychiatrist, the Christian Mental Health Initiative provides free mental health first aid trainings to churches. The post Treading on taboos, a psychiatrist trains Christians to see spiritual side of mental health appeared first on RNS.

In Israel, reaction to ‘Trump plan’ for Gaza met with disbelief across political spectrum JERUSALEM (RNS) — Both Israelis and Palestinians are wondering whether Trump’s extreme pronouncements are a bluff, a shock tactic or a serious proposal. The post In Israel, reaction to ‘Trump plan’ for Gaza met with disbelief across political spectrum appeared first on RNS.

Is it OK for Mormons to bet on the Super Bowl? (RNS) — U.S. Latter-day Saints seem more accepting of gambling than in the past, according to a recent survey, despite the church’s consistent and total opposition. The post Is it OK for Mormons to bet on the Super Bowl? appeared first on RNS.

At two prayer breakfasts, Trump calls himself champion of religion WASHINGTON (RNS) — Trump took the occasion to announce he would appoint Florida Pastor Paula White to lead his White House Faith Office. The post At two prayer breakfasts, Trump calls himself champion of religion appeared first on RNS.

USAID: The best of bipartisan and faithful work now nearly lost (RNS) — It is perplexing to hear the vice president champion faith-based aid initiatives while, at the same time, funds for efforts like these are literally being turned off. The post USAID: The best of bipartisan and faithful work now nearly lost appeared first on RNS.

Gloo launches new open source initiative to drive rapid innovation of values-aligned AI Gloo The post Gloo launches new open source initiative to drive rapid innovation of values-aligned AI appeared first on RNS.

Building a Faithful Future: The State of Discipleship Across Generations Gloo The post Building a Faithful Future: The State of Discipleship Across Generations appeared first on RNS.

Friendship, a covenant, romance – David’s love for Jonathan is one of the Bible’s most beautiful (The Conversation) — The Bible describes the two men meeting and sharing an instant connection. The post Friendship, a covenant, romance – David’s love for Jonathan is one of the Bible’s most beautiful appeared first on RNS.

Belief in the sacred waters of the Ganga bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival (The Conversation) — Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet the fabled Saraswati, is the most revered. The post Belief in the sacred waters of the Ganga bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival appeared first on RNS.

Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Mufid Fawaz Alkhader was arrested in December 2023 after firing two shots in the air and shouting “Free Palestine!” outside Temple Israel of Albany. The post Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York appeared first on RNS.

This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation (The Conversation) — If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness meditation, writes a scholar of mindfulness. The post This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation appeared first on RNS.

Defunding and demonizing the government’s faith-based partners will make its job harder (RNS) — Whether you are a person of faith or not, Musk’s actions should concern you because they threaten the bedrock principles of our democratic freedoms. The post Defunding and demonizing the government’s faith-based partners will make its job harder appeared first on RNS.

Establishment US Jewish organizations mum on Trump’s Gaza plan (RNS) — The American Jewish Committee, a staunch supporter of Israel, issued a statement saying the president’s plan raises ‘a wealth of questions.’ The post Establishment US Jewish organizations mum on Trump’s Gaza plan appeared first on RNS.

America taking over Gaza is a very bad idea (RNS) — The idea is flawed — in every crucial way. The post America taking over Gaza is a very bad idea appeared first on RNS.

Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit filing (RNS) — Richard Youngblood made his claims in a legal filing in a defamation suit Jakes brought against Youngblood’s brother, Duane, who was the first to accuse the Texas megachurch pastor. The post Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit filing appeared first on RNS.

Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ comments LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Arab Americans for Trump helped lead voter outreach efforts for Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election in swing states such as Michigan and Arizona. The post Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ comments appeared first on RNS.

Trump is trying to divide us. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the next four years. (RNS) — We are sending a clear message that cuts through the administration’s noise: We will not let you beat us. The post Trump is trying to divide us. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the next four years. appeared first on RNS.

Amid criticism from religious detractors, Vance speaks at religious freedom summit WASHINGTON (RNS) — The speech came as the Trump administration, just 2 weeks old, is already facing lawsuits arguing that it violated the religious freedom of Christians in the U.S. The post Amid criticism from religious detractors, Vance speaks at religious freedom summit appeared first on RNS.