WASHINGTON — Thousands of youth flocked to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for the ecumenical gathering “Together 2016,” which sought to unite those of various backgrounds to “stand together for Jesus,” and had been preceded by an online endorsement from “Pope Francis,” the head of Roman Catholicism. The event featured speakers such as […]
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Delegates at the United Methodist Western Jurisdictional Conference have voted to elect an open lesbian as bishop despite prohibitions against such appointments. Karen Oliveto of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco was elected on the 17th ballot after several others withdrew from the election, including one other openly homosexual candidate. According to reports, […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A nationally-recognized religious liberties organization is seeking the dismissal of an international lawsuit filed by an African homosexual activist group, which accuses an American pastor of committing ‘crimes against humanity’ for speaking out against homosexual behavior in the country. As previously reported, Massachusetts Pastor Scott Lively, author of “The Pink Swastika,” had visited […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge appointed to the bench by then-President Jimmy Carter has temporarily halted the enforcement of an Alabama law that bans dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions, and prohibits abortion facilities from operating within 2,000 feet of an elementary or middle school. As previously reported, S.B. 363 was signed into law in May by Gov. Robert Bentley, outlawing […]
RICHMOND, Va. — A school board in Virginia has filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after being ordered to allow a female student to use the boys’ restroom since she identifies as a male. “Depriving parents of any say over whether their children should be exposed to members of the opposite biological sex, […]
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced that he has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, and is set to formally introduce Pence during a news conference on Saturday. “I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my vice presidential running mate,” Trump posted to social media […]
AMMON, Idaho — An Idaho man who identifies as a woman was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly recorded video footage of a teenager trying on a swimsuit in a Target fitting room. Sean Patrick Smith, 46, who goes by Shauna Patricia Smith, was taken into custody and charged with one felony count of voyeurism following […]
LONDON — A pastor in the U.K. who was conceived in rape is expressing his thankfulness for his mother after she refused abortion and chose to rather be kicked out of the house rather than end the life of her child. “It seems to me that God’s been saving my life even before I was […]
ANDERSON, S.C. — In light of Perry Noble’s recent firing from South Carolina’s NewSpring Church over admitted alcohol abuse, a pastor in California is sharing about his personal struggle with alcohol and warning Christian leaders not to “flaunt” their perceived personal liberties. As previously reported, Executive Pastor Shane Duffey announced to the NewSpring congregation on Sunday that […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a bill providing conscience protections for health care workers who refuse to perform or participate in abortions. “Whoever you are, whatever you believe, I think this is one thing we can all agree on: No one should be forced to violate their conscience — least of […]