‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Introduces ‘Transgender,’ ‘Non-Binary’ Characters in Season 3

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Introduces ‘Transgender,’ ‘Non-Binary’ Characters in Season 3

Season three of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access will introduce the franchise’s first “transgender” and “non-binary” characters in the history of the science fiction drama. “Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without division on the basis of […]

Ga. False ‘Church’ Leaves United Methodist Denomination Over Continued Ban on Homosexuality

Ga. False ‘Church’ Leaves United Methodist Denomination Over Continued Ban on Homosexuality

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The South Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church has voted to allow a Savannah assembly to leave the denomination over its affirmation of those ensnared in the sin of homosexuality. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church will now be known as Asbury Memorial Church and identify as non-denominational after the Conference voted on […]

Survey Finds Half of Professing Christians Think Sex Outside of Marriage Is Sometimes or Always Okay

Survey Finds Half of Professing Christians Think Sex Outside of Marriage Is Sometimes or Always Okay

WASHINGTON — The Washington-based Pew Research Center has revealed the results of a survey in which the organization asked sample Americans their views on dating and what is acceptable in relationships. While non-Christians were not surprisingly more approving of fornication, the Center found that many who profess to be followers of Christ think sex between […]

‘Their Request Is Denied’: US Senator Won’t Bow to Bidding to Stop Posting Bible Verses on Sundays

‘Their Request Is Denied’: US Senator Won’t Bow to Bidding to Stop Posting Bible Verses on Sundays

WASHINGTON — A Louisiana senator says he won’t stop posting from the pages of Scripture on Sundays after the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) requested that he take down such quotes from his official social media pages and refrain from citing Scripture on his government accounts in the future. “The Freedom From Religion Foundation […]

RNC Closing Ceremony Includes Performance of ‘Ave Maria’, Musical Version of the ‘Hail Mary’

RNC Closing Ceremony Includes Performance of ‘Ave Maria’, Musical Version of the ‘Hail Mary’

WASHINGTON — In what is being hailed as “the most Catholic moment in American history,” the Republican National Convention (RNC) ended on Thursday, Aug. 27 with a performance of “Ave Maria”, the musical version of the “Hail Mary” — among the musical selections performed by opera singer Christopher Macchio. However, some were not sold on […]

Calif. Legislature Softens ‘Discriminatory’ Sex Offender Registry Requirements For Sodomy With Minors

Calif. Legislature Softens ‘Discriminatory’ Sex Offender Registry Requirements For Sodomy With Minors

(Daily Caller) — The California legislature passed a law late Monday relaxing sex offender registry requirements for sodomy and other acts with minors in efforts to end “discrimination against LGBTQ young people on the sex offender registry,” according to the bill’s sponsor. Democratic state Sen. Scott Weiner, a gay politician who represents San Francisco, first […]

Joel Osteen ‘Inspiration Cube’ Releasing in Stores This Month: ‘It’s All Positive. It’s Not Negative’

Joel Osteen ‘Inspiration Cube’ Releasing in Stores This Month: ‘It’s All Positive. It’s Not Negative’

HOUSTON, Texas — The Joel Osteen “Inspiration Cube,” featuring motivational messages from the megachurch minister, is set to be released in stores this month. Osteen has been a controversial figure among Christians as although he speaks to thousands each week, others have expressed concern that his speeches are man-centered and not resembling the biblical gospel. […]

Calif. Church Now Facing $52K in Fines for Holding Indoor Services, Singing, Not Submitting Protocol

Calif. Church Now Facing $52K in Fines for Holding Indoor Services, Singing, Not Submitting Protocol

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A California church that had previously been fined $10,000 for holding a morning and evening indoor worship service with singing in violation of county COVID regulations is now facing more than $52,000 in fines with additional $5,000 per service fines possible for every indoor gathering it continues to hold. In an […]

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