RNS Morning Report: Former AFA vice president sues for alleged sexual harassment

Top Stories Former AFA vice president sues Christian right group for alleged sexual harassment (RNS) — Robert Chambers says leaders of The American Family Association looked the other way when he was harassed by another male leader.   Photos of the Week: Shiite pilgrims; Francis visits Mongolia (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pope Francis visiting Mongolia, Shiite pilgrims marking Arbaeen and more.   Three dozen NC churches have agreed to leave the UMC under approved plan (RNS) — After a judge dismissed their lawsuit, the 36 churches in the Western North Carolina Conference agreed to leave under the denomination's exit plan. They will formally exit in November.   In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels’ capture of Roman weaponry JERUSALEM (RNS) — The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert. RNS Opinion ‘On 9/11 there was a sense of unity in the country. We’ve taken a collective step back.’ (RNS) — A surgeon who volunteered at Ground Zero recalls the aftermath.   Religious leaders without religion: How humanist, atheist and spiritual-but-not-religious chaplains tend to patients’ needs (The Conversation) — As more Americans step away from organized religion, so do more chaplains – but they are prepared to offer spiritual care regardless of a patient’s beliefs. ICYMI ‘The Great Dechurching’ explores America’s religious exodus (RNS) — A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.   Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh restricted from ministry (RNS) — A letter from a bishop designated to oversee the case cites ‘a series of public allegations’ as reason for the decision. In Other News A Miracle in Missouri? The nun who put her abbey on the map. He was Mormon royalty. Now his lawsuit against the church is a rallying cry.   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