Episcopalians Vote to Allow Ministers to Officiate Same-Sex ‘Weddings’

Episcopalians Vote to Allow Ministers to Officiate Same-Sex ‘Weddings’

SALT LAKE CITY — Members of the Episcopalian House of Bishops and House of Deputies voted overwhelmingly this week to allow ministers to officiate same-sex “weddings” and to eliminate the terms “husband and wife” from the denominational rules on marriage. The vote occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday in Salt Lake City during the General Convention, […]

‘Preach’ Docuseries Featuring Chest-Bumping, Face-Spitting ‘Prophetesses’ Canceled

‘Preach’ Docuseries Featuring Chest-Bumping, Face-Spitting ‘Prophetesses’ Canceled

A docuseries that debuted on the Lifetime channel this month featuring four self-proclaimed female “prophetesses” who use means such as chest-bumping and spitting in the faces of attendees to bring about deliverance has been canceled for insufficient viewership. As previously reported, “Preach” premiered nationwide on June 5th and was touted by the network as being […]

Former Christianity Today Editor Praises Tony Campolo’s Call for ‘Full Acceptance’ of Homosexuals

Former Christianity Today Editor Praises Tony Campolo’s Call for ‘Full Acceptance’ of Homosexuals

PHILADELPHIA — A former editor of a prominent Christian publication is praising Tony Campolo after he announced this week that he has decided to endorse and speak out for the inclusion of open homosexuals in the Body of Christ—a move that is generating concern among Christians nationwide. “God bless Tony Campolo,” wrote retired Christianity Today […]

Church of England Considering Ceremony to Re-Baptize ‘Transgenders’ in Their New Name

LONDON — The Church of England is considering adding a ceremony to its services for “transgender” persons who seek to be re-baptized in their new gender identity and under their new name. According to reports, Chris Newlands, the vicar of Lancaster Priory, recently proposed the addition to the General Synod after being approached by a […]

Ohio Minister Rides Bull in Sanctuary During Service in Effort to Win Converts to Christianity

Ohio Minister Rides Bull in Sanctuary During Service in Effort to Win Converts to Christianity

MONROE, Ohio — An Ohio minister recently rode a live bull during a Wednesday night service in an effort to win converts for Christianity—a tactic that raised the eyebrows of some that questioned such methods of evangelism. Lawrence Bishop II, 48, co-pastor of Solid Rock Church in Monroe, announced last month in a video that […]

New Docuseries ‘Preach’ to Feature Female Chest-Bumping, Face-Spitting ‘Prophetesses’

A new docuseries to be featured on the Lifetime channel beginning next month features four self-proclaimed female “prophetesses” who state that they are called by God to preach and use means such as chest-bumping and spitting in the faces of those who attend their meetings to purportedly bring about physical and spiritual deliverance. “With the […]

United Methodists Propose to Change ‘Church Law’ to Allow Homosexual Behavior

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A panel within the leadership of the United Methodist Church has voted to submit a proposal to change the denomination’s law book to remove prohibitions against homosexual behavior and to allow clergy to officiate same-sex ceremonies. The Connectional Table voted 26-10 on Monday to present the amended language during the 2016 General […]

New Pew Research Poll Shows Apostate ‘Christians’ Leaving the Faith

New Pew Research Poll Shows Apostate ‘Christians’ Leaving the Faith

A report released this week by the Pew Research Center states that the number of professing Christians is in decline in America—statistics that some have noted indicates a falling away largely in denominations held to be apostate. The organization released its report “America’s Changing Religious Landscape” earlier this week, claiming that “the Christian share of the U.S. population […]

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