RNS Morning Report: Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants?

Top Stories Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no. (RNS) — A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches.   Ex-Georgia man sought in alleged misuse of millions of Christian ministry donations DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors said Shenk got more than $30 million from faith-based charities and individual donors, primarily from religious communities in Ohio and North Carolina, promising to use the money to produce and distribute Bibles and other Christian literature in China.   How India’s religious violence is becoming a problem for American politicians (RNS) — US politicians are under increasing pressure to account for their courtship of Indian Prime Minister Modi, the leader of a strategically important ally and the world's largest democracy.   Judge rules that Southwest failed to follow his order in a flight attendant’s free-speech case DALLAS (AP) — In a blistering 29-page order, the judge said the airline acted as if its own policy limiting what employees can say is more important than a federal law protecting religious speech. RNS Opinion Robbie Robertson, the Band, and a song of exile I already miss Robbie Robertson of the Band. Ah, but there is one song....   Let’s review: Slavery benefited white people (RNS) — We’re not done covering the basics of anti-racism in America. Even some Black people are confused.  ICYMI Melvin Talbert, first United Methodist bishop to officiate same-sex wedding, dead at 89 (RNS) — Talbert was recognized for his work on racial justice, LGBTQ advocacy and ecumenical cooperation.   For some Black faith leaders, Ohio’s Issue 1 is bigger than abortion CLEVELAND (RNS) — ‘I think our faith community is waking up to the fact that there are various attacks on our voting rights and our ability to let our voices be heard,’ said Lesley Jones, a Cincinnati-based pastor and organizer. In Other News 300 New Orleans priests were reported for sexual abuse – only 25% are on archdiocese’s credibly accused list Maryland families say LGBTQ school readings violate religious beliefs   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend