RNS Morning Report: Critics of Israeli judicial reform and the Orthodox Jewish establishment

Top Stories Critics say Israeli judicial reform would end checks on Orthodox Jewish establishment (RNS) — Critics of proposed judicial reform fear that it would allow the so-called religious parties that make up a crucial swing vote in Israel’s Knesset, or parliament, to impose fervently religious norms on the country’s non-Orthodox majority.    At Repro Shabbat, Jewish congregations try to change the narrative on abortion (RNS) — At more than 1,200 synagogues this weekend, Jews will pushing back against the prevailing Christian view that abortion is religiously forbidden.   ‘We cannot walk with you unless you repent,’ African archbishops tell Church of England (RNS) — Leaders representing more than 35 million Anglicans said the English church’s decision to allow clergy to bless marriages and other unions of same-sex couples would further split the worldwide Anglican Communion.   Southern Baptists passed abuse reforms last year. Now they have to make them stick. (RNS) — A volunteer task force charged with implementing SBC reforms to address abuse said recently that its work will likely require more time. RNS Opinion Grace Community Church let her down. Now she is standing in the gap for women. (RNS) — Eileen’s life now is a far cry from the subservient role she once played to a domineering and violent husband.   Nikki Haley says she’s Christian, but it’s complicated (RNS) — Dogged by questions about her faith, what is she trying to prove?   Israel is in trouble Giving new meaning to: "The call is coming from inside the house." ICYMI His popular blog debunks Christian myths. With the profits, he does the Christian thing. (RNS) — Bart Ehrman is known for challenging established Christian teachings. But there’s a part of him that still honors his abandoned Christian faith and what he sees as its moral obligations, such as giving to charity.   Why students at a Kentucky Christian school are praying and singing round the clock (RNS) — Students have packed the chapel and overflow spaces at Asbury University for nearly a week, holding round-the-clock prayer and worship. In Other News Why the chimera is the monster for our uncertain age Scientology leader David Miscavige served with human trafficking lawsuit   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 at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend