RNS Morning Report - An Oklahoma pastor was fired after reporting missing church funds. His bishop just got arrested.

Top Stories An Oklahoma pastor was fired after reporting missing church funds. His bishop just got arrested. (RNS) — The Rev. Jerry Beeson said he followed denominational rules in raising the alarm about missing church funds. Episcopal priest has been detained by ICE in Texas, says diocese (RNS) — 'We do not know yet why he was targeted,' said the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, who leads the Diocese of Texas. Muslim voters didn’t cost Dems the 2024 election, a new poll says. But they may have found their voice (RNS) — The idea that Muslim voters cost Kamala Harris the election is unfounded, according to a poll of Muslim voters. ‘Exvangelical’ women are leaving their churches. But is it decline or renewal? (RNS) — Dissenting former evangelical Christian women are forging a path different from those who have left the church in the decades-long decline in institutional faith. Opinion How Zohran Mamdani’s campaign will change perceptions of Muslims (RNS) — Mamdani’s election may be a turning point not only for Muslims but for the promise of a new kind of Democratic Party. Scary demons? Only if you harbor a little evil yourself. (RNS) — Possession wasn't as spooky in the Middle Ages as it is in 'The Exorcist.' ICYMI Bestselling author Brendan Slocumb credits faith for saving his life during health crisis (RNS)— After a health crisis nearly left him at death's door, the author credits faith — and a donated kidney from a friend — with saving his life. Henry J. Lyons, once-imprisoned National Baptist Convention USA president, dies at 83 (RNS) — ‘I felt that I had to resign, I should resign and therefore, I did resign,’ Lyons said about stepping down as denominational president in 1999. In Other News Latter-day Saints are having fewer children. Church officials are taking note A priest is walking from Illinois to New York for immigrants’ rights Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. 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

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