RNS Morning Report: The anti-Zionist Jews countering mainstream support for Israel

Top Stories The anti-Zionist Jews countering mainstream support for Israel RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Pro-Israel Jews have denounced anti-Zionists as antisemitic and not really Jewish. But the ranks of this group are growing, and their criticism of Israel is catching on among younger U.S. Jews.   Shaun King converts to Islam (RNS) — The controversial activist cited Palestinian suffering in Gaza as part of the inspiration for his conversion.   In rights landmark, Greek novelist and lawyer are the first same-sex couple wed at Athens city hall ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A cross-party majority of Greek lawmakers approved same-sex marriage in a vote on Feb. 15, despite strong opposition from the socially conservative Orthodox Church.   Pope Francis says Ukraine should have “courage of the white flag” against Russia Pope Francis said in an interview that Ukraine, facing a possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same table to carry out peace talks RNS Opinion ‘Dune 2’ portrays the danger of mixing religion and politics. It doesn’t know the half of it. (RNS) — The sequel to the 2021 'Dune' movie makes religious pawns of Frank Herbert's proud Fremen.   Alabama’s IVF case reflects bigger questions over grieving and wrongful death laws (The Conversation) — Alabama’s case began when three couples sued an IVF clinic where their frozen embryos had accidentally been dropped. ICYMI Animal chaplains offer spiritual care for every species (RNS) — 'This is beyond animal blessings and pet funerals,' said animal chaplain Sarah Bowen.   Scripture-quoting Alabama judge in IVF case bridges natural law and Christian nationalism (RNS) — But those who know Tom Parker say his IVF concurring opinion was not simply a heartfelt expression of faith, but part of a strategy the chief justice has used to create legal precedent for conservative causes. In Other News NY lawmakers want $90M in security funds to protect religious schools as hate crimes rise amid Gaza war Latino evangelical support for Christian nationalism rises as Trump courts religious vote   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. RNS 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