RNS Morning Report - After challenging Doug Wilson, podcaster’s confession shakes anti-patriarchy movement

Sponsored message: Top Stories After challenging Doug Wilson, podcaster’s confession shakes anti-patriarchy movement (FāVS News) — Podcast host Peter Bell’s admission came shortly after a Moscow, Idaho, community event where he and others spoke about the impact of Wilson’s teachings.   Orthodox Jewish women make history in special Israeli combat unit (RNS) — A few dozen Orthodox women recently deployed as combat field intelligence soldiers on Israel’s borders.   At Vatican meeting, Pope Leo and Israeli President Herzog urge hostage release, ceasefire VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog for the second time at the Vatican, where they discussed the war in Gaza, the future of Jerusalem and the need for courageous steps toward peace.   Haela Hunt-Hendrix transcends boundaries of faith, gender and metal as Liturgy front woman NEW YORK (RNS) — The Liturgy front woman blends black metal and theology while challenging notions of gender and Christianity.   RNS Opinion After Minneapolis, how do we prevent the next school shooting? (RNS) — These tragedies feed on one another, amplified by online spaces where violence is glorified and hate metastasizes.   Why I write children’s books (RNS) — Children need more opportunities to develop empathy for those who are different.   ICYMI At NatCon, a confusing resurgence of anti-Muslim sentiment WASHINGTON (RNS) — NatCon’s negative focus on Islam makes for a potential preview of what conservatives will be concerned with in the next year.   Why trade official’s use of the term ‘Brahmins’ on Fox News sparked Hindu outrage (RNS) — Peter Navarro, speaking Sunday about the Trump administration’s new 50% tariff on Indian goods, criticized India’s trade policies before making the controversial comment. In Other News Trump’s Kennedy Center hosted a right-wing pep rally for Gen Z evangelicals The Voice of Hind Rajab gets 23-minute ovation at Venice film festival   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