How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting abuse harder for Jewish and Muslim women (The Conversation) — In minority faith groups that already face hate, women who have experienced harassment sometimes fear bringing negative attention to their community. The post How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting abuse harder for Jewish and Muslim women appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why Hamas is selling its assault on Israel as a holy war (RNS) — The reference to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, was a rallying cry to unite Muslims everywhere. The post Why Hamas is selling its assault on Israel as a holy war appeared first on Religion News Service.

David C Cook continues string of national bestsellers David C Cook The post David C Cook continues string of national bestsellers appeared first on Religion News Service.

Russian Orthodox Church appoints Putin’s spiritual adviser metropolitan of Crimea (RNS) — In March, Metropolitan Tikhon was seen at Putin’s side as the president made his first visit to Crimea since full-scale war broke out between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022.  The post Russian Orthodox Church appoints Putin’s spiritual adviser metropolitan of Crimea  appeared first on Religion News Service.

Covering synods for the media is not easy (RNS) — Pope Francis does not like the Western press, which he thinks focuses on hot-button issues. The post Covering synods for the media is not easy appeared first on Religion News Service.

Russell Moore helps kick off Season 6 of “Saved by the City” Podcast Religion News Service The post Russell Moore helps kick off Season 6 of “Saved by the City” Podcast appeared first on Religion News Service.

6-year-old boy is buried, mother treated after attack that police call an anti-Muslim hate crime CHICAGO (AP) — Wadea Al-Fayoume had just turned 6, his paternal uncle said. The post 6-year-old boy is buried, mother treated after attack that police call an anti-Muslim hate crime appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican seeks to defuse tensions with Israel as it offers mediation in the Holy Land (RNS) — The Israeli foreign minister asked for ‘an unequivocal and clear condemnation’ of Hamas by the Holy See. The post Vatican seeks to defuse tensions with Israel as it offers mediation in the Holy Land appeared first on Religion News Service.

Betrayed by the Left. Again. Years ago, I left the Left. It was the right decision, and it still is. The post Betrayed by the Left. Again. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Humanitarian aid is stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals, water supply RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Over 1 million people — about half of Gaza’s population — have left their homes in a little over a week. The post Humanitarian aid is stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals, water supply appeared first on Religion News Service.

Punjab’s ‘Aeroplane’ temple: Where India-Canada tensions meet Sikh anxiety JALANDHAR, India (RNS) — Thousands of families in Punjab — who have migrated for the Big Canadian Dream for decades — have found themselves left in the lurch by the transnational crisis. The post Punjab’s ‘Aeroplane’ temple: Where India-Canada tensions meet Sikh anxiety appeared first on Religion News Service.

David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. David P. Gushee about his new book, Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies The post David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: War between Israel and Hamas (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the war between Israel and Hamas, and reactions from around the world to the conflict. The post Photos of the Week: War between Israel and Hamas appeared first on Religion News Service.

Donald Trump and the exceptions of American evangelicalism (Sightings) — Evangelicals still see themselves as the true custodians of American authenticity. The post Donald Trump and the exceptions of American evangelicalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

In secular Tel Aviv, restaurants go kosher to support the war effort (RNS) — ‘We felt we needed to do something, and what we know how to do is cook’, said Yuval Ben Neriah, the owner of Taizu, a chic Asian-fusion restaurant in downtown Tel Aviv. The post In secular Tel Aviv, restaurants go kosher to support the war effort appeared first on Religion News Service.

Nonviolence, rebellion and the Palestinian attack (RNS) — In the famous words of John F. Kennedy, ‘Those who make nonviolent revolutions impossible, make violent revolutions inevitable.’ The post Nonviolence, rebellion and the Palestinian attack appeared first on Religion News Service.

Florida faith leader: Black history toolkit gains interest outside the state (RNS) — What the Rev. Rhonda Thomas started as a state-focused response has attracted interest in a far wider stretch of the country than she ever imagined. The post Florida faith leader: Black history toolkit gains interest outside the state appeared first on Religion News Service.

Israelis channel anxiety over war into volunteering to support army and each other JERUSALEM (RNS) — From army-green ‘tzitzit’ to airline tickets. The post Israelis channel anxiety over war into volunteering to support army and each other appeared first on Religion News Service.

Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church (RNS) — The church was raided by police in September after reportedly displaying signs saying ‘Shrooms: we deliver.’ The post Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel (RNS) — Many American Jews are feeling an acute sense of trauma. The post Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel appeared first on Religion News Service.