India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home SRINAGAR, India (AP) —The restrictions reflect a shift in India’s foreign policy under populist Prime Minister Narendra Modi away from its long-held support for the Palestinians. The post India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home appeared first on Religion News Service.

A prosecutor says a foreign link is possible to the dozens of Stars of David stenciled around Paris PARIS (AP) — Two couples who allegedly stenciled dozens of blue Stars of David on buildings in Paris last week are linked by a third party living abroad. The post A prosecutor says a foreign link is possible to the dozens of Stars of David stenciled around Paris appeared first on Religion News Service.

Fifteen hidden gems in the Synod on Synodality report (RNS) — We can miss important opportunities for church reform if we only focus on the hot-button issues. The post Fifteen hidden gems in the Synod on Synodality report appeared first on Religion News Service.

Brandeis University bans campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (RNS) — The university notified the student group on Monday (Nov. 6) that it will no longer recognize the group ‘because it openly supports Hamas, which the United States has designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.’ The post Brandeis University bans campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine appeared first on Religion News Service.

American Baptist Churches USA to be led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain (RNS) — ABCUSA’s new leader stands out, as only 13% of ABCUSA churches are pastored by women, and 86% of women in Baptist churches still report facing obstacles in their ministry because of their gender. The post American Baptist Churches USA to be led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain appeared first on Religion News Service.

Congolese faith leaders step up efforts to promote dialogue among warring groups GOMA, Congo (RNS) — Church leaders are conducting weekly workshops to train traditional and church leadership in how to promote peace in their communities. The post Congolese faith leaders step up efforts to promote dialogue among warring groups appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sight & Sound Films partners with Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for the home entertainment release of its debut feature film A. Larry Ross Communications The post Sight & Sound Films partners with Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for the home entertainment release of its debut feature film appeared first on Religion News Service.

911 caller was involved in fight with Jewish pro-Israel demonstrator who died, sheriff says THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Paul Kessler was among a group of pro-Israel demonstrators who showed up at the event that was advertised as a peaceful gathering to support Palestinians. The post 911 caller was involved in fight with Jewish pro-Israel demonstrator who died, sheriff says appeared first on Religion News Service.

Lessons from Israel on the cost of polarization (RNS) — Israelis are already vowing to renew their politics after the war. The post Lessons from Israel on the cost of polarization appeared first on Religion News Service.

Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships (RNS) — ‘Inviting young people beyond the traditional and typical provides room for them to experience something beyond the ordinary,’ a Springtide Research Institute report states. The post Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships appeared first on Religion News Service.

Israelis overwhelmingly are confident in the justice of the Gaza war, even as world sentiment sours JERUSALEM (AP) — More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed in the fighting, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. The post Israelis overwhelmingly are confident in the justice of the Gaza war, even as world sentiment sours appeared first on Religion News Service.

As states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as not religious (The Conversation) — An analysis of anti-abortion rights groups shows that some specifically turn to Christianity to explain their positions, and some look at broader, human rights arguments. The post As states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as not religious appeared first on Religion News Service.

Gaza bombing adds to the generations of Palestinians displaced from their homes (The Conversation) — A scholar who has studied Palestinian refugees for 20 years explains the history of their displacement and the stakes involved for those living in an indefinite exile. The post Gaza bombing adds to the generations of Palestinians displaced from their homes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Is there a roadmap to dying well? Carmel Communications The post Is there a roadmap to dying well? appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Gospel According to James Baldwin with author Greg Garrett State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Greg Garrett, author of the new book The Gospel According to James Baldwin; and Religion News Service journalists Adelle Banks and Jack Jenkins. The post The Gospel According to James Baldwin with author Greg Garrett appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mike Johnson embodies evangelicals’ embattlement strategy. It may be backfiring. (RNS) — The persecution complex that has emboldened evangelical culture for decades is putting it under strain. The post Mike Johnson embodies evangelicals’ embattlement strategy. It may be backfiring. appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in massive Free Palestine march WASHINGTON (RNS) — The DC gathering was one of dozens taking place around the world Saturday demanding a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The post In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in massive Free Palestine march appeared first on Religion News Service.

Abortion vote in Ohio pushes ‘pro-life pro-choice’ Black clergy to take a side (RNS) — For some clergy, the fall of Roe v. Wade has motivated them to speak out on abortion for the first time. The post Abortion vote in Ohio pushes ‘pro-life pro-choice’ Black clergy to take a side appeared first on Religion News Service.

Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war JERUSALEM (RNS) — Evangelical Christians’ theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas’ attack. The post Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war a…

Baltimore Catholic church to close after longtime pastor suspended over sexual harassment settlement BALTIMORE (AP) — Church officials have said the complaints regarded “alleged sexual harassment of an adult man.” The post Baltimore Catholic church to close after longtime pastor suspended over sexual harassment settlement appeared first on Religion News Service.