RNS Morning Report: Controversial antisemitism bills are passing, and not only in the US House

Top Stories Controversial antisemitism bills are passing, and not only in the US House RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — A North Carolina bill known as the Shalom Act is similar to the Antisemitism Awareness Act that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week.   Grace College professor ousted after online commentators flag ‘woke’ social media posts (RNS) — It’s the latest in a string professor terminations at Christian colleges seemingly tied to clashes over narrowing and often unspoken political and theological criteria.   Ugandan faith leaders work to confront increase in gender-based violence BUPOTO, Uganda (RNS) — ‘We need to work together if we are to end gender-based violence. We need to involve the government, NGOs, parents, community leaders, women and girls,’ said one evangelist.   Harlem church offers vegan cooking classes to promote healthy lifestyle NEW YORK (RNS) – ‘We’re showing people that you can eat healthy and satisfy your taste buds,’ said Karen Phipps, director of the church’s health ministry. RNS Opinion How faith leaders can get a grasp on the mental health crisis (RNS) — Clergy can’t solve every congregant’s mental health problem, but we can be a conduit of information and help.   Is the golden age of American Jews really ending? (RNS) — Reports of its demise are premature. ICYMI Southern Baptists, losing members, find solace in baptisms and better attendance (RNS) — While membership in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination is down, participation in worship and baptisms went up in 2023. But a new statistical report found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.   Baltimore Catholic parish closures a ‘punch in the stomach’ with long-term impact BALTIMORE (RNS) — Parish closures in the nation’s oldest Catholic diocese are part of a nationwide trend of dioceses restructuring in response to falling Mass attendance and priest shortages. In Other News North Carolina Catholic school didn’t violate the law by firing gay teacher, appeals court rules Botswana diocese mourns loss of bishop who collapsed during Mass   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