RNS Morning Report: N.C. Baptist leader steps down over misuse of $89,000 in donations

Top Stories Beloved N.C. Baptist charity leader steps down over alleged misuse of $89,000 in donations (RNS) — Michael Blackwell, who had led the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina since 1983, spent tens of thousands of dollars in the past three years on personal expenses and used charitable funds to buy his wife a car, according to a forensic audit.   Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada and India? NEW DELHI (AP) — Following his death, the World Sikh Organization of Canada called Nijjar an outspoken supporter of Khalistan who “often led peaceful protests against the violation of human rights actively taking place in India and in support of Khalistan.”   Belly dancers, terrorists or taxi drivers: Arab American comedians spoof stereotypes (RNS) — The Arab American Comedy Festival is launching a 10-month tour as the event turns 20.   Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian TORONTO (AP) — None of Canada’s most important allies — not the U.S., Britain, Australia or New Zealand, all knitted tightly together in the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing alliance — echoed Trudeau’s allegations. RNS Opinion Congress needs to live up to its Christian protestations (RNS) — Do we really want Christian values to prevail?   How Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist (The Conversation) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death. ICYMI Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates (RNS) — In an amended complaint filed in federal court last week, Falwell Jr. alleged several board members diverted university funds to private causes and overlooked sexual misconduct by former leaders.   In Marseille, Pope Francis will make the case for migrants to the world (RNS) — As a new wave of immigrants enters Europe and nations close borders, the pope will make the case for welcoming. In Other News New museum explores 6,000 years of faith in Britain 6 facts about Buddhism in China   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