RNS Morning Report: US soccer leagues add game breaks for players fasting during Ramadan

Top Stories US soccer leagues add game breaks for players fasting during Ramadan (RNS) — The move comes on the heels of a similar policy implemented by England’s Premier League.   How Black clergy are reframing approach on abortion with congregations  (RNS) — Even as some of the largest Black denominations oppose abortion, Black clergy face the reality that their congregations are disproportionately affected by lack of access to reproductive health services.   At many Passover Seders, Israel unrest will be on the table (RNS) — “The Seder is for me a perfect moment for us to engage in conversation around a myriad of topics that are about unfinished projects or places where there’s strife or turmoil,” said one Jewish leader of this week's Passover meals.   Southern Baptist task force may split with Guidepost over LGBTQ views (RNS) — Guidepost has been criticized by SBC leaders for its support of LGBT rights.   This North Carolina church used to be multiracial. Then came Jan. 6. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (RNS) — Chapel Hill Bible Church seemed perfectly positioned to attract a diverse membership. And for many years it did — boasting that 20% of people attending were nonwhite.   Grassroots faith leaders navigate a Northern Ireland in flux (AP) — The peace that came with the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago has periodically threatened as Catholic and Protestants remain segregated in many ways. RNS Opinion What’s going on with the wave of GOP bills about trans teens? Utah provides clues (The Conversation) — Faith, politics and LGBTQ rights are more complicated than it can appear at first glance.   Eggs are in short supply. The crisis is bigger than a nontraditional Seder plate. (RNS) — Let our missing Passover eggs prompt us to think about the meaning of kosher.   The dangerous week ahead in the Old City of Jerusalem (RNS) — Jerusalem is on edge as radical Jewish activists push to hold a ritual where Muslims gather for Ramadan.   Christ continues to be crucified in today’s world (RNS) — Holy Week is a time to remember that what Jesus suffered is still going on in our world today.   Should Christians have seders? Yes, it's a thing. And no, it should not be. And yes, the larger story is complicated. ICYMI Joe Rigney, Bethlehem Seminary president, resigns due to support of Christian nationalism and infant baptism (RNS) — Rigney has long been considered controversial for his views on empathy and for his relationship with Idaho pastor Doug Wilson.   Hamline University president to retire following Islamic art controversy (RNS) — The president of Hamline University, who was widely criticized for her response to a professor who showed a painting of the Prophet Muhammad, announced she would retire in 2024. In Other News A week after the Nashville school shooting, a pastor speaks of grieving with hope Ancient Judaism recognized a range of genders. It’s time we did, too.   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