RNS Morning Report: In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in Free Palestine march

Top Stories In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in massive Free Palestine march WASHINGTON (RNS) — The DC gathering was one of dozens taking place around the world Saturday demanding a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.   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.   Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained HONG KONG (AP) — Joseph Li, the state-appointed archbishop of Beijing, will take a five-day trip to Hong Kong starting Nov. 14 at the invitation of the city’s newly appointed cardinal Stephen Chow RNS Opinion Mike Johnson embodies evangelicals’ embattlement strategy. It may be backfiring. (RNS) — The persecution complex that has emboldened evangelical culture for decades is putting it under strain.   When the rabbi of your youth dies (RNS) — 'Who’ll be my role model, after my role model’s gone?' Paul Simon got that question absolutely right. ICYMI Faith-based groups’ protests for cease-fire in Gaza gain momentum “We don't need a pause, we need it ended — we need it to cease,” the Rev. Darrell Hamilton II said of the violence in Gaza.   New book examines how the Bible came to be — a loser’s tale (RNS) — Successive expulsions and exiles forced the ancient scribes to forge from their defeats a new identity as a people. In Other News Sudanese Protestant Church destroyed in all saints’ day bombing U.S. envoy for combating antisemitism decries rise in anti-Jewish incidents   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