(Baptist Press) — Helping and mentoring Hispanic fathers is Rafael Gutierrez’ passion. “Due to [Hispanic] culture and religious influence, the role of the father is seen only as protector and provider,” Gutierrez said. “There is a lack of verbal expressions of love from Hispanics fathers towards their children. Raising the children has been a duty […]
Continue reading …MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon. At the end of the rally, the council members and some community activists committed to ending the Minneapolis […]
Continue reading …(Church in Chains) — The appeal hearing for Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz, his wife Shamiram Issavi Khabizeh and three Christian friends, scheduled for June 1, has been canceled, with no new date set. Each of the five Christians has been sentenced to at least ten years in prison because of their house-church activities, and their appeal […]
Continue reading …Indonesia (Jakarta Post) — The West Sumatra provincial administration is currently under the spotlight after its letter requesting the central government take down a Bible application from a digital distribution service circulated widely, prompting debates in the country. According to a copy of the letter obtained by The Jakarta Post, which was dated May 28 […]
Continue reading …(ABC News) — The younger brother of George Floyd is pleading with protesters not to “tear up your town” as violent demonstrations have taken place in numerous cities across the country. In an interview with ABC News’ Alex Perez on Sunday night, Terrence Floyd said that he understands why people are angry, but he worries […]
Continue reading …Following the death of George Floyd, demonstrations broke out over the weekend in at least 30 cities across America in order to condemn Floyd’s death at the hands of police. While thousands came together peacefully, the events have not been without large scale looting and violence — even in broad daylight — as well as […]
Continue reading …Following the death of George Floyd, protests have erupted around the country in a number of major cities, including in Chicago, but not without violence. In one video posted online, a lawless mob in the Windy City is shown attacking several police officers and dragging them around on the ground — with one of the […]
Continue reading …WASHINGTON (Newsweek) — In a 5-4 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, a request from a California church that challenged the state restrictions on attendance at religious services during the coronavirus pandemic was rejected. Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four liberals, turning away the appeal brought by the South Bay […]
Continue reading …MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis has entered the fourth day of unrest in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, with rioters taking over the police department’s 3rd Precinct building late Thursday night. The breach occurred at about 10 p.m., with rioters setting fires inside the building and outside near the main entrance. Police released a statement […]
Continue reading …Courteney Ross, the fiancée of the late George Floyd who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer earlier this week, is now speaking out, stating that Floyd would not be for the chaos that is coming out of his death and that “he would give grace.” “You know, if he was here, he would say […]
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