RNS Morning Report - Survey: Relations between Jewish and Arab Israelis continue to suffer amid war

Top Stories Survey: Relations between Jewish and Arab Israelis continue to suffer amid war (RNS) — ‘The level of fear is very, very high. Our job is to tell them that this is not the time to duck down and wait for the tsunami to end. This is the time to show up,’ said Mohammad Darawshe, director of strategy for Givat Haviva, which organized the survey.   This Lent, US Lutherans are learning a new Palestinian practice: Sumud (RNS) — An Arab word meaning 'steadfastness,' the Sumud devotional offers churches a six-week study to raise awareness of Israel’s military rule over Palestinians.   Southern Baptist Convention leaders address lack of funds for legal bills (RNS) — While the SBC collects hundreds of millions in donations each year, very little is spent on overhead or oversight. Now, a series of lawsuits by pastors accused of abuse has left the denomination unable to pay its legal bills.   Pope Francis shares recording for faithful praying for his recovery (RNS) — Doctors said the pope’s condition remains stable and he has not had any further respiratory insufficiencies since Monday.   RNS Opinion Making sense of the ‘madwomen’ in the Talmud (RNS) — In her debut book, ‘The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic,’ Gila Fine, a lecturer of rabbinic literature at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, shows how the women in the Talmud may be more misunderstood than crazy.   Trolls gonna troll, but reasonable religious debate won’t be rolled (RNS) — Canceling others’ comments for no good reason is a bridge too far.   ICYMI Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church (RNS) — The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.   Queer Christian groups oppose Trump orders in Ash Wednesday statement (RNS) — The statement is signed by 11 Christian LGBTQ groups representing tens of thousands of constituents and roughly 5,000 congregations. In Other News D.C. U.S. attorney tells Georgetown he won’t hire from any school with ‘DEI’ Trump’s foreign aid demolition hits major Christian charities   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205