RNS Morning Report: ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial

Top Stories ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial (RNS) — A 10-person board of inquiry found there was probable cause to present Ruch for trial for violating denominational bylaws.   This India Day, Indian Americans want to be independent from politics (RNS) — For many, celebrating the anniversary of their ancestral homeland’s independence can bring tensions over the current political atmosphere there.   Chanequa Walker-Barnes calls care of self vital to caring for others (RNS) — In her new book, ‘Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves,’ she describes, how to live with healthy habits, wise speech and regular laughter.   Pastor indicted alongside Trump in Georgia election meddling case (RNS) — The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor is charged with attempting to influence witnesses and conspiring to solicit false statements and writings, all as part of an effort to influence an election worker. RNS Opinion On global warming, yes, there is hope (RNS) — The good news is there are ways to reduce and eliminate the growth in global warming; the bad news is I am not sure we will implement them fast enough.   Beware the Black Robed Regiment cosplay (RNS) — Dressing in the garb of Revolutionary clergy in the 21st century reflects neither biblical wisdom nor sound theology. ICYMI Baylor University wins exemption from Title IX’s sexual harassment provisions (RNS) — The private Baptist school argued discrimination complaints made by LGBTQ students were ‘inconsistent’ with the university’s religious values.   Parliament of the World’s Religions hopes to harness faith to address world’s ills CHICAGO (RNS) — More than 6,500 religious leaders from 95 countries had registered for the gathering, which returns to Chicago for the first time since the 1990s. In Other News Jenna Ellis mocked for invoking God after getting indicted Half of Gen Zers say their life was ‘transformed’ by the Bible’s message: study   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