RNS Morning Report: West Bank Christian woman leads resistance to settlers' seizure of family's land

Top Stories West Bank Christian woman leads resistance to settlers’ seizure of family’s land (RNS) — Alice Kisiya leads an interfaith effort to defend her family’s land against encroachment by Jewish settlers in the West Bank.   Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel (RNS) — Israel continues to block the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. A group of American rabbis says the U.S. should refuse sending Israel more offensive munitions.   With sudden death of Sharath Jois, practitioners of Ashtanga yoga look to his legacy (RNS) — Sharath Jois, heir to the Ashtanga yoga practice, passed away at age 53 last Monday (Nov. 11).   Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — In the video, the superintendent says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions,” then prays for the leaders of the U.S. after saying students do not have to join in the prayer. RNS Opinion We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts (RNS) — Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation.   7 ways Americans who leave religion are basically pretty boring (RNS) — Here are some facts you may not know about the nonreligious.   ICYMI For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear DEARBORN, Mich. (RNS and NPR) —  ‘The Arab community got their message across that we could no longer be taken for granted,’ said one Palestinian American Christian. ‘Even though we’ve paid a heavy price.’   At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda BALTIMORE (RNS) — The presentation on ‘Laudato Si’,’ a central document approaching its 10-year anniversary next year, was particularly notable because the bishops have previously sidelined Francis’ environmental teaching. In Other News Trump picks several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe Texas education board to vote on Bible-infused lessons in public schools   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