RNS Morning Report: Toned-down synod document backs female leadership, but not as deacons

Top Stories 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.   The Washington insiders helping Sean Feucht spread Christian nationalism in Congress WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'It is time in America that we take back territory,' Sean Feucht said in a video promoting his efforts to build a base on Capitol Hill.   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.   Hundreds of mostly exiled Tibetans celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 89th birthday in India’s Dharamshala DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama has made the hillside town his headquarters since fleeing Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. RNS Opinion Those Columbia deans deserved their removals. But what’s next? (RNS) — The challenge of actually addressing the rise of antisemitism.   Hajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca (The Conversation) — Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries. ICYMI DoorDash delivers 100 million charity meals, partnering with religious, other nonprofits (RNS) — 'If it wasn't for DoorDash really partnering with us, a lot of things that we desire to do for the community probably wouldn't come to pass,' a Chicago pastor said.   The Washington insiders helping Sean Feucht spread Christian nationalism in Congress WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'It is time in America that we take back territory,' Sean Feucht said in a video promoting his efforts to build a base on Capitol Hill. In Other News Sen. Josh Hawley declares his support of Christian Nationalism Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds   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