RNS Morning Report: Brandeis University bans campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine

 

Top Stories Brandeis University bans campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (RNS) — The university notified the student group on Monday (Nov. 6) that it will no longer recognize the group ‘because it openly supports Hamas, which the United States has designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.’   American Baptist Churches USA to be led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain (RNS) — ABCUSA’s new leader stands out, as only 13% of ABCUSA churches are pastored by women, and 86% of women in Baptist churches still report facing obstacles in their ministry because of their gender.   Congolese faith leaders step up efforts to promote dialogue among warring groups GOMA, Congo (RNS) — Church leaders are conducting weekly workshops to train traditional and church leadership in how to promote peace in their communities.   Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships (RNS) — ‘Inviting young people beyond the traditional and typical provides room for them to experience something beyond the ordinary,’ a Springtide Research Institute report states. RNS Opinion Fifteen hidden gems in the Synod on Synodality report (RNS) — We can miss important opportunities for church reform if we only focus on the hot-button issues.   Lessons from Israel on the cost of polarization (RNS) — Israelis are already vowing to renew their politics after the war. ICYMI Abortion vote in Ohio pushes ‘pro-life pro-choice’ Black clergy to take a side (RNS) — For some clergy, the fall of Roe v. Wade has motivated them to speak out on abortion for the first time.   Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war JERUSALEM (RNS) — Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack. In Other News NY lawmakers want boost in spending for religious school safety as hate crimes spike amid war in Gaza FBI investigating after UPenn staffers received ‘vile’ antisemitic threats   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