Episcopal Committee Hears Call to Revise Book of Common Prayer, Replacing Masculine Terms for God, Mankind

Episcopal Committee Hears Call to Revise Book of Common Prayer, Replacing Masculine Terms for God, Mankind

AUSTIN, Texas — A committee tasked with hearing desired revisions to the Book of Common Prayer listened to remarks on Wednesday from Episcopalian leaders and others who want to make the historical book’s text more gender-neutral by removing masculine nouns and pronouns for God and mankind. Some Episcopalians disagree, and have presented a resolution asking that no changes […]

Hillsong’s Joel Houston Raises Questions in Claiming Evolution Was ‘Created by God’ in Explanation of Worship Song ‘So Will I’

Hillsong’s Joel Houston Raises Questions in Claiming Evolution Was ‘Created by God’ in Explanation of Worship Song ‘So Will I’

Joel Houston, band member and songwriter with Hillsong United and worship leader at Hillsong NYC, drew numerous questions among followers last week in claiming that evolution, being pursuant to God’s authority and creative Word, “is undeniable” and was “created by God.” The matter has left some confused, and some remain unsure about what Houston meant by […]

Concerns Raised Over Video Featuring 10-Year-Old ‘Desmond the Drag Kid’: ‘I Wanted to Do Drag … When I Was Two’

Concerns Raised Over Video Featuring 10-Year-Old ‘Desmond the Drag Kid’: ‘I Wanted to Do Drag … When I Was Two’

A viral video of a 10-year-old boy who identifies as a “LGBTQ activist and advocate” and a “drag kid” is raising concern as some state that children being taught about drag and homosexuality is inappropriate and a reflection of ungodly parenting. “I was born in Pride Month,” the child, who identifies as “Desmond Is Amazing,” stated in […]

Woman Allegedly Had Boyfriend Repeatedly Punch Stomach to Kill Baby, Murder Charges Uncertain

Woman Allegedly Had Boyfriend Repeatedly Punch Stomach to Kill Baby, Murder Charges Uncertain

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A California woman allegedly had her boyfriend repeatedly punch her stomach to end the life of their 30-week-old (7 1/2 month) baby girl, but charges against the two are not yet certain as under California law, residents cannot be charged with the murder of an unborn child if “the act was solicited, […]

When God’s Standard Is Neglected: Evangelical Votes Help Republican Brothel Owner Win Nevada Primary

When God’s Standard Is Neglected: Evangelical Votes Help Republican Brothel Owner Win Nevada Primary

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada strip club owner who runs five brothels recently won in the Republican primary (Republican vs. Republican) for a state assembly seat, in part due to evangelicals who were willing to back the candidate despite his unscrupulous profession. The outcome has left some scratching their heads as to why professing Christians would compromise […]

Jahi McMath, Teen at Center of Legal Battle and Controversy Over Brain Death Diagnosis, Dies

Jahi McMath, Teen at Center of Legal Battle and Controversy Over Brain Death Diagnosis, Dies

Jahi McMath, the teenage girl who had been at the center of a five-year debate on whether or not her condition met the clinical definition of brain death, has died following complications from liver failure. According to reports, McMath was recently removed from life support after suffering internal bleeding that stemmed from her liver condition. She died […]

US Supreme Court Leaves Circuit Courts Divided on Constitutionality of Commissioners’ Christian Prayers

US Supreme Court Leaves Circuit Courts Divided on Constitutionality of Commissioners’ Christian Prayers

WASHINGTON — On the same day that it declined an appeal of a Fourth Circuit ruling against a county board of commissioners’ Christian prayers, the U.S. Supreme Court also decided not to hear an attempted appeal of a Sixth Circuit ruling upholding the Christian prayers of another county board of commissioners. The decision not to […]