RNS Morning Report: Former president of Baptist state convention under investigation for alleged abuse

Top Stories Former president of Baptist state convention under investigation for alleged abuse (RNS) — A Madison, Wisconsin, police investigation recommended that the Rev. Bob Stine of Midvale Baptist Church be charged with sexual assault. Stine has a September court date but has not yet been charged.   Vice President Harris critiques Florida’s slavery view at AME churchwomen’s meeting (RNS) — Harris said she felt ‘at home’ among the African Methodist Episcopal Church members as she recalled her own Christian upbringing in Oakland, California.   Muslim missionaries accused of trafficking Amazon Indigenous boys to Turkey SÃO PAULO (RNS) — The case has caused outrage. Muslims have criticized the media’s rapt coverage as Islamophobic, given that the alleged operation was not very different from what many Christian churches have been doing for decades.   For Boebert and Greene, faith — and Christian nationalism — sells (RNS) — For the two biggest right-wing firebrands in Congress, faith and fundraising have gone hand in hand. RNS Opinion Richard Dawkins has abandoned science to justify his transphobia (RNS) — It’s jarring to see the world’s most famous atheist use his massive platform to downplay or deny trans identities.   Vatican financial scandals: Corruption, stupidity or both? (RNS) — A deeply tangled tale must be followed by systemic reform and effective oversight. ICYMI Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, alleging trademark infringement (RNS) — In a statement, a Liberty University spokesperson insisted the school 'is confident it will ultimately prevail in this case.'   In Portugal, Pope Francis will sow seeds of his legacy (RNS) — The pontiff will meet with nearly a million young Catholics for World Youth Day celebrations and share his vision for the future of the church. In Other News ‘Spectacular’ ancient mosaic of Samson discovered by archaeologists The U.S. is not widely seen as highly religious   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