(ChurchLeaders) Joshua Broome was once one of the top five male porn stars in the world. Now, he is a husband, father, and pastor who wants people to know the depth of God’s mercy and kindness. “Your story is powerful and your blessing is not only for you,” Broome said in a recent Instagram post. “It is to proclaim God’s glory and to let someone who is hurting … [Read more...] about He Was One of the Top Five Male Porn Stars in the World. Now He’s a Pastor
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Vatican Law Now Criminalizes Abuse of Adults by Priests, Laity
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority, and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned for similar sex crimes. The new provisions, released Tuesday after 14 years of study, were contained in the revised criminal … [Read more...] about Vatican Law Now Criminalizes Abuse of Adults by Priests, Laity
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Calls for ‘End’ to Israel
(Faithwire) Patrisse Cullors, an embattled co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, once called for an “end” to Israel, describing the Jewish state as an “imperialist project.” Cullors made the inflammatory remarks during the 2015 panel discussion “Globalizing Ferguson: Racialized Policing and International Resistance,” a forum hosted by Harvard Law … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Calls for ‘End’ to Israel
Religious Leaders, Artists Honor George Floyd in Concert
HOUSTON (AP) Religious leaders, musical guests, spoken word artists and politicians gathered for a concert in Houston, the home town of George Floyd, to commemorate the anniversary of his death. Pastors Remus E. Wright and Mia K. Wright welcomed the Floyd family on Sunday at The Fountain of Praise, a church that held one of his funeral services, and more than 450 live … [Read more...] about Religious Leaders, Artists Honor George Floyd in Concert
Can a British King Save the God Bless the USA Bible?
by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) The controversial God Bless the USA Bible is still on track, with a little help from a long-dead British king. A Nashville-based marketing firm had planned to publish a New International Version Bible that paired the Christian Scriptures with the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Pledge of Allegiance, … [Read more...] about Can a British King Save the God Bless the USA Bible?