RNS Morning Report: T.D. Jakes files suit after medical incident, accusing minister of false abuse claim

Top Stories T.D. Jakes files suit after medical incident, accusing minister of false abuse claims (RNS) — The lawsuit makes a direct link between Jakes’ medical state and Duane Youngblood’s allegations, which Jakes’ suit calls ‘false and defamatory.’   Jain Americans adapt Thanksgiving by applying an ethic of nonviolence even to the turkey (RNS) — Jain Americans have forged Thanksgiving traditions of their own, participating in a ritual fast, praying for forgiveness or cooking up a vegan feast for their families.   Signing church services for the Deaf is a work of love — and a willingness to learn the Bible WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'One missed sign or one missed concept can prevent others from working out their service salvation on that day', said Bronte Stewart, who founded an ASL interpretation program at her church in 2014.   RNS holiday gift guide 2024: Ideas for your atheist pals and spiritual loved ones alike (RNS) — Ganesh ornaments, humanist children’s books and Hanukkah nail decals are just some of the gifts to consider.   RNS Opinion How should nonprofits prepare for the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill becoming law? (RNS) — With Americans serving more than 1.5 million tax-exempt nonprofits in the United States, according to the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, House Bill 9495 should concern all of us.   What should public schoolchildren learn about the Bible? (RNS) — It should not be about imposing faith. It could be about encouraging knowledge.   ICYMI Pope Francis enshrines synod’s final report as church teaching (RNS) — Bishops will be asked to report to the pope about how they are implementing synodality in their churches every five years.   Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I couldn’t admire her more as a human and as a child of God,' Bishop Gene Robinson said of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride. In Other News What church leaders are saying following Bishop T.D. Jakes’ onstage medical incident On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square   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