RNS Morning Report: SBC leaders mistreated abuse survivors for decades, report says

Quote of the Day “In service of this goal, survivors and others who reported abuse were ignored, disbelieved, or met with the constant refrain that the SBC could take no action due to its polity regarding church autonomy.” – investigators wrote on the Southern Baptist Convention Top Stories Southern Baptist leaders mistreated abuse survivors for decades, report says (RNS) — A blockbuster report found that SBC lawyers worked for years to protect the institution and demonized abuse survivors and accused a prominent pastor of abusing a colleague's wife.   Roberto Miranda, pastor of Lion of Judah, prominent Boston church, has died (RNS) — A Harvard-educated pastor who grew a small congregation to one of the most influential evangelical congregations in Boston has died.   How a witch is using her grandmother’s Slavic magic to aid Ukraine’s war effort (RNS) — Madame Pamita's new book 'Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft' was released just after Russia's invasion of Ukraine — 'exactly at the time that it was so needed,' she said.   Los Angeles archdiocese requests sheriff’s campaign ad filmed in church be taken down LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'The Archdiocese of Los Angeles was not properly informed prior to the filming either by the priest contacted at the parish, or the campaign,' the statement read, adding that it does not endorse political candidates.   With AIPAC funding primary campaigns, young Jewish progressives move further left (RNS) — Young Jews are rejecting establishment-backed Democratic candidates supported by AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a group that supports pro-Israel candidates in both parties.   Citing abortion rights, San Francisco Archbishop bars Pelosi from Communion (RNS) — 'She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion ‘rights’ and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' Cordileone wrote.   San Antonio rabbi sanctifies Shabbat with Texas-style BBQ brisket (RNS) — Slow-cooked brisket proves to be a valuable means for bringing Jews to a Shabbas meal. RNS Opinion Do Buddhist podcasts or meditation apps lead to ‘authentic’ Buddhist practice? (The Conversation) — Here's how to know what's real.   100 years later, Fosdick’s question, ‘Shall the fundamentalists win?’ still echoes (RNS) — The answer, improbable at the time, was, 'Yes, they shall.'   Hindu’s classical texts strictly forbid abortion. Here’s why many Hindus don’t. (RNS) — Support for abortion rights is often rooted in the ethic of individual choice. ICYMI Insurers suddenly raise stakes on German churches’ sex abuse response (RNS) — One of Germany’s biggest trade associations, representing 10 million insured people, has given victims of sexual abuse a powerful ally with deep pockets and highly paid lawyers.   Willow Creek announces major layoffs amid post-COVID struggle (RNS) — The layoffs come as the church struggles to rebound from COVID-19 and the scandal involving co-founder Bill Hybels. In Other News Southern baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse crisis, report alleges San Francisco archbishop bars Pelosi from communion over abortion stance Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend