Thursday, March 13, 2025

RNS Morning Report - 14 LGBTQ-affirming ministers lose credentials, more face investigation, over beliefs

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14 LGBTQ-affirming ministers lose credentials, more face investigation, over beliefs

(RNS) — An LGBTQ-inclusive congregation is also exiting the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement.
 

Faith-based refugee resettlement groups concerned about Trump administration’s new plans

(RNS) — In a status report sought by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s lawyers argued the State Department is not required by law to provide reception and placement benefits to refugees when they arrive in the U.S. 
 

Southern Baptist lawyers say the DOJ investigation is over

(RNS)— The investigation cost the SBC's Executive Committee $2 million in legal fees and led to one former Southern Baptist seminary leader pleading guilty to lying to the FBI.
 

The Northeast is the only region for Southern Baptist growth, analysis shows

(RNS) — Churches in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont grew in the number of congregants by 10%, according to a Lifeway Research analysis of Southern Baptist church statistics.

 

RNS Opinion

For Jews, the age-old threat of Purim is not even the past

(RNS) — On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern antisemitic plotters.
 

Empathy isn’t a sin. It’s a risk.

(RNS) — But a lot of good things are risky. 

 

ICYMI

Arrest of Palestinian Columbia activist divides American Jews

(RNS) — Growing divisions split the American Jewish community between those defending Israel and concerned with Jewish safety, and those speaking out against Israel and in support of free speech.
 

After another temple vandalization, the BAPS Hindu community prays for peace

(RNS) — The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Los Angeles was found defaced with anti-Indian graffiti on Saturday (March 8), marking the 10th incident targeting an American Hindu temple since 2022.

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