‘Hate Crimes’ Bill Introduced in Arkansas, Faces Opposition for ‘Unequal Justice,’ Potential Expansion

‘Hate Crimes’ Bill Introduced in Arkansas, Faces Opposition for ‘Unequal Justice,’ Potential Expansion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A “hate crimes” bill has been introduced in Arkansas to create increased penalties for those who commit crimes based on a person’s race, religion, gender identity and so-called sexual orientation, among other protected characteristics. The bill is being opposed by at least one Christian group, along with the Washington County Republican Committee, as […]

Australian Teen Taken From ‘Dangerous’ Parents Who Disagree With Daughter Pursuing Sex Change

Australian Teen Taken From ‘Dangerous’ Parents Who Disagree With Daughter Pursuing Sex Change

An Australian teen who was born female but identifies as male has been removed from her parents’ care after a judge ruled that it is unsafe for her to remain at home considering her risk of self-harm and the parents’ disagreement with pursuing a sex change. “[The authorities] say we will not allow her to […]

Okla. Gov. Declares Thursday a Statewide ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting’ Amid COVID Pandemic

Okla. Gov. Declares Thursday a Statewide ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting’ Amid COVID Pandemic

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The governor of Oklahoma has declared Thursday a statewide “Day of Prayer and Fasting,” calling upon people of faith to pray for the sick during the COVID pandemic, as well as wisdom for those who are handling it. “When we unite in prayer, were are reminded that there is no burden […]

Funeral Home That Fired Man Who Wanted to Dress Like Woman to Pay $130K to His Estate

Funeral Home That Fired Man Who Wanted to Dress Like Woman to Pay $130K to His Estate

DETROIT — A Christian-identified funeral home that fired a man who wanted to dress like a woman at work will now pay $130K to the man’s estate under a settlement now reached in light of June’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that federal nondiscrimination law on the basis of “sex” includes “transgenders.” The Detroit News reports […]

Ark. Woman Celebrates 106th Birthday After Surviving Coronavirus: ‘A Miracle From God’

Ark. Woman Celebrates 106th Birthday After Surviving Coronavirus: ‘A Miracle From God’

MOSCOW, Ark. — An Arkansas woman recently celebrated her 106th birthday after surviving the novel coronavirus earlier this year. The family of Priscilla Boyle decorated their cars with balloons, signs, and/or birthday wrapping paper on Nov. 22 as they held a mini-parade outside of her care facility while Boyle watched from the door, wearing a […]

Woman Sues Starbucks After Allegedly Being Fired Over Pride Shirt Objection, Saying Co-Workers ‘Need Jesus’

Woman Sues Starbucks After Allegedly Being Fired Over Pride Shirt Objection, Saying Co-Workers ‘Need Jesus’

HOBOKEN, N.J. — A former Starbucks employee in New Jersey has filed suit against the popular coffee chain as she claims that she was fired for “acting in violation of Starbucks’ core values” after she declined to wear a homosexual pride shirt and remarked that her co-workers instead “need Jesus.” The company denies the allegations, […]

First ‘Church’ for ‘Transgenders,’ ‘Third Gender’ Opens in Pakistan

First ‘Church’ for ‘Transgenders,’ ‘Third Gender’ Opens in Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan — The first “church” for transgenders and those who identify as “neither” male or female has opened in Pakistan in order to provide a place of belonging for those whose lifestyles are not affirmed in biblically orthodox church settings. The Church of Pakistan will not support the gathering, citing that there are “theological issues” […]

US Supreme Court Declines Satanic Temple Member’s Challenge to Mo. Abortion Regulations

US Supreme Court Declines Satanic Temple Member’s Challenge to Mo. Abortion Regulations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a member of The Satanic Temple (TST) who challenged Missouri regulations that require abortion-minded mothers to obtain an informational booklet and an ultrasound before proceeding with the murder of their unborn child 72 hours later. Without comment, the court denied the appeal of […]

1 26 27 28 29 30 718