RNS Morning Report: Is a pastor’s sin a private matter? Johnny Hunt lawsuit makes that claim.

Top Stories Is a pastor’s sin a private matter? Johnny Hunt lawsuit makes that claim. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — The former SBC president and longtime megachurch pastor covered up his sexual misconduct for a decade. Now he's suing SBC leaders for revealing his sins.   Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India’s possible link to Sikh activist’s slaying TORONTO (AP) — Trudeau told Parliament that he brought up the slaying with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 last week. He said he told Modi that any Indian government involvement would be unacceptable and that he asked for cooperation in the investigation.   Pope Francis warns Bill Clinton of ‘wind of war that blows throughout the world’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis spoke to former US President Bill Clinton online during a conference addressing urgent global issues.   African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The leaders are writing in response to a letter sent to Congress in June by religious groups and legislators asserting that the funds for the program were financing family planning and reproductive health programs, including abortion.  RNS Opinion Allegations against Tim Ballard, inspiration behind ‘Sound of Freedom,’ explain rebuke by LDS Church (RNS) — The church distanced itself from the 'Sound of Freedom' hero.   Why do I still go to church? It’s a good question. (RNS) — There's more to it than community or spirituality or even wanting to raise my kids right. ICYMI March for Our Lives, faith leaders call on Florida lawmakers to ‘cease and desist’ (RNS) — 'Instead of focusing on and addressing the real issues, you spend time promoting hate and division, contrary to our deepest religious values,' reads a letter from activists addressed to Florida lawmakers.   Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing (RNS) — The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis’ appeals for peace in Ukraine. In Other News Lab-grown meat can be kosher or halal, according to religious authorities Bart Barber defied the Conservative Resurgence. How it is now shaping his SBC leadership.   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