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RNS Morning Report - A group of observant Jews set out to reclaim their tradition's focus on justice, mercy amid Gaza war

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A group of observant Jews set out to reclaim their tradition’s focus on justice, mercy amid Gaza war

NEW YORK (RNS) — The Halachic Left is one of several new Jewish protest groups that have formed after Oct. 7, 2023, to argue for a reclaiming of a Judaism of lovingkindness.
 

Photo Gallery: 250 years of US military chaplaincy

(RNS) — United States military chaplaincy history shown in photos.
 

House Chaplain Margaret Kibben on what makes military chaplaincy important

(RNS) — 'As a chaplain, the reason why we exist is to facilitate individuals in their own free expression of religion,' said former Navy Chief of Chaplains Margaret Kibben.
 

US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members

(RNS) — Chaplains serve in hospitals, hospices and manufacturing plants, and while chaplaincy researchers see commonalities among them, there are also key differences in the military.
 

Fourth group of religious organizations sues US over ICE raids at churches

(RNS) — “As people of faith, we cannot abide losing the basic right to provide care and compassion,” Bishop Brenda Bos of the ELCA’s Southwest California Synod, a plaintiff in the case, said in a statement.

 

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The Supreme Court’s radical revision of its views on religion in public schools

(RNS) — Promoting religion is now the order of the day.
 

Looking for common ground in the Gaza war

(RNS) — Blinding ourselves to the humanity of 'the other' threatens our own.

 

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Conference explores spiritual care as resistance to US political situation

CHICAGO (RNS) — While IASC has an international focus, many references were made throughout the annual conference to the current political moment in the United States.
 

What makes for charisma? Religion historian tries to understand the mysterious force.

(RNS) — In her recent book, 'Spellbound,' Molly Worthen posits that charismatic people tell a compelling story about human identity and purpose that others gravitate to because it helps explain their own role in the grand scheme of life.

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