RNS Morning Report: How a perfect storm sent church insurance rates skyrocketing

Top Stories How a perfect storm sent church insurance rates skyrocketing (RNS) — The same factors that have caused a crisis in the homeowner's insurance market are also affecting churches, who have to choose between paying for insurance or running programs.   A seminary is investigated for sexual harassment. Now its critics want the findings made public. (RNS) — An investigation into sexual harassment and misconduct at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles was completed last month. It has not been made public.   Artist Tobi Kahn receives ‘chaver’ honor, an ancient tradition with a modern twist (RNS) — The German-Jewish title with ancient roots is granted to those who exhibit significant spiritual and material leadership in their community.   Students call for transparency as Cornerstone University guts humanities programs (RNS) — Several former faculty told RNS that the changes include the involuntary departures of six tenured faculty who had already signed contracts for the next school year. RNS Opinion At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape (RNS) — In a polarized country renegotiating the role of religion in civic life, interfaith partnerships are critical.   Hidden in plain sight: The world’s neglected humanitarian crises  (RNS) — We too often see occasions of incongruence between donor interest and the actual greatest situations of need. ICYMI American Hindu parents are finding innovative ways to pass the faith on to their kids (RNS) — 'It's a religion of understanding and of knowledge, not of faith. And I think that kind of vibes with the modern generation,' said Instagram's The Hindu Grandma.   Toned-down synod document backs female leadership, but not as deacons (RNS) — The new ‘Instrumentum Laboris’ will guide the discussions of the next Synod on Synodality summit in October. In Other News Christian billionaire found guilty of massive Wall Street fraud 11 Vietnamese Christians missing from detention amid religious freedom concerns   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