RNS Morning Report: Baylor University wins exemption from Title IX’s sexual harassment provisions

Top Stories 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.   An advocate for secular education among Haredi Jews discovers journalism (RNS) — Naftuli Moster became convinced there needs to be an independent news outlet that holds Haredi leaders and institutions — and especially the rabbinic establishments — accountable.   Halal nail polish raises complex discussions among Muslim consumers (RNS) — The halal cosmetic market is growing rapidly, but many customers remain skeptical. RNS Opinion Joseph F. Smith: A traumatized and beloved Mormon leader (RNS) — Loving, devoted Mormon prophet or rage-prone abuser? Yes to both, says a new biography of Joseph F. Smith.   Ohio shows that people want abortion to be legal (RNS) — This should not be news. ICYMI Episcopal bishop’s family accuses denomination of mishandling abuse allegations (RNS) — Nivedhan and Eklan Singh shared allegations of physical abuse, alcoholism and emotional abuse against their father, Prince Singh, an Episcopal bishop in Michigan.   Christian nationalism’s opponents are getting organized (RNS) — Faith groups are teaming up with liberal secular organizations to combat the ideology, which they say is a threat to democracy — and, for many, their religion. In Other News The Catholic Church that survived the Maui blaze Why ‘the guy’ from ‘The Office’ wants a spiritual revolution   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