In a recent broadcast of the talk show Real Time on HBO, political commentator and host Bill Maher and his panel of guests debated their thoughts about the Bible, asserting that God is a “pro-slavery,” “homophobic,” “psychotic mass murderer.” Included on the panel was liberal “minister” Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners Magazine and adviser to […]
CAPE TOWN — During a news conference introducing a United Nations homosexual rights campaign, former African Angelican archbishop and anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu told reporters that he would rather go to Hell than a “homophobic Heaven.” “I would refuse to go to a homophobic Heaven. No, I would say, ‘Sorry, I would much rather go […]
ORLANDO — The general assembly of the Disciples of Christ has voted to affirm open homosexuals and transsexuals as members and leaders. The resolution was passed this week in Orlando with the support of a number of representatives within the denomination, including Midway Hills Christian Church in Dallas, Texas; Foothills Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas; Bethany […]
A new reality show set to air this fall on the Oxygen Network will put on display the lives of six Los Angeles area megachurch ministers, many of whom live large as prosperity preachers. Preachers of L.A. was recently announced by the network, which also released a trailer that provides a sneak peak into the […]
WASHINGTON — The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. pealed its bells yesterday for nearly an hour in celebration of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key section of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Dean Gary Hall issued a statement yesterday praising the court for its ruling, and explaining why the Cathedral […]
Exodus International, a prominent Christian ministry that has served to counsel homosexuals for nearly four decades, is closing its doors following the issuance of a public apology from its president. “Exodus International [has been] the prodigal’s older brother, trying to impose its will on God’s promises, and make judgments on who’s worthy of His Kingdom,” […]
LOS ANGELES — The Lutheran Evangelical Church of America (ELCA) has elected its first-ever openly homosexual bishop. The vote occurred on Friday in Woodland Hills, California, where R. Guy Erwin received 210 of the 381 votes cast on the sixth ballot during the three-day assembly. Erwin’s election was announced by the denomination in a press release, […]
VENEZUELA — The presiding female bishop over U.S. Episcopalians is being sharply criticized for delivering a heretical message about diversity, in which she claimed that the Apostle Paul was wrong and bigoted for setting a demon-possessed girl free from spiritual bondage. In speaking this month at “All Saints Church” in Curaçao, Venezuela, Katharine Jefferts Schori utilized a Scripture […]
The Learning Channel, otherwise known as TLC, has canceled a controversial reality show that features a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday lives of five preachers’ wives from Atlanta, Georgia. As previously reported, The Sisterhood began airing on the network the first of the year, following five women that are married to preachers in one of the […]
A church elder from the UK recently blasted the teaching of Rob Bell regarding the issue of homosexual behavior, explaining that he believes Bell is “lowering the asking price” of what it means to be a Christian and is opposed to the fundamental doctrine of “being a new creation.” Andrew Wilson of King’s Church in […]