Thursday, March 20, 2025

RNS Morning Report - For those with eating disorders, Ramadan fasting presents health, spiritual challenges

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For those with eating disorders, Ramadan fasting presents health, spiritual challenges

(RNS) — Could observing the beloved holiday worsen one's illness? 
 

2,400 Jewish scholars say ‘not in our name’ on arrest of Palestinian activist

(RNS) — The letter declared that its signers will not voluntarily collaborate with federal immigration enforcement or the Anti-Defamation League, which supported the arrest of Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil.
 

DOGE raids nonprofit advocating for peace, religious freedom

(RNS) — The U.S. Institute of Peace has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency, seeking a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief to stop defendants from further dismantling USIP's leadership.
 

Power of Babel: Real-time AI translation may be coming to church near you

(RNS) — Wordly is one of several small companies offering live AI translation services for religious groups. The technology has yet to become widespread in houses of worship, but about 200 in the U.S. are using Wordly, mostly churches but also a few synagogues and mosques.

 

RNS Opinion

At the king of Jordan’s interfaith iftar, Orthodox and Catholic leaders attack Christian Zionism

AMMAN (RNS) — A Palestinian evangelical Christian leader had earlier spoken, calling the movement ‘a heretical replacement theology that replaced Jesus with Israel.’
 

The last 10 nights of Ramadan: Seeking light as Gaza is plunged into darkness

(RNS) — Fasting is meant to cultivate patience and empathy. But how does one fast knowing that in Gaza, starvation is not a test of faith but a tool of war?

 

ICYMI

Here’s a look at the various legal battles faith groups are fighting against the Trump administration

(RNS) — Since he was inaugurated in January, President Donald Trump has faced virtually constant pushback from faith groups, including in the courts.
 

Nigerian faith leaders appeal to US to pressure their country on religious violence

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – In Africa’s most populous nation, a deadly cycle of violence has unfolded for several years, with Christian clergy and laypeople as well as moderate Muslims falling victim to murder and kidnapping.

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