(RNS) For the past two Sundays, Grace Community Church pastor John MacArthur has defied California’s COVID-19 regulations by opening the doors of his church, allowing un-masked congregants to sing in close proximity to each other. Lawyers for the church say that Grace Community Church and MacArthur could face $1,000 a day in fines for doing so. Church leaders say they … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Believes the Bible Trumps COVID-19 Public Health Orders. Legal Scholars Say No
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Falwell Has Responded to His Bizarre Instagram Post: ‘Just In Good Fun’
(Relevant)On Monday, Jerry Falwell Jr. found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a since-deleted Instagram post saw him hanging out with his pants unzipped and his shirt hiked up, next to a family friend, holding a beverage the caption identified as “black water.” The photo raised eyebrow for a number of reasons — some obvious, some less so. A number of … [Read more...] about Falwell Has Responded to His Bizarre Instagram Post: ‘Just In Good Fun’
Evangelicals For Trump Speaker Says the Democratic Party Has Been Seized by ‘the Spirit of the Anti-Christ’
(Christian Headlines) As the 2020 presidential election draws closer, President Trump's evangelical outreach is rallying believers to get Trump re-elected in the name of religious freedom. In late July, an event called “Evangelicals For Trump – Praise, Prayer and Patriotism" was held in Alpharetta, Georgia. The event featured special guests including, Pastor Paula White, … [Read more...] about Evangelicals For Trump Speaker Says the Democratic Party Has Been Seized by ‘the Spirit of the Anti-Christ’
‘Shame on You’ Todd White Says to Critics in Sermon Addressing His Repentance
(ChurchLeaders) Evangelist Todd White made waves last week for saying that he was repenting for not preaching the whole gospel. The preacher, who has previously been known for his street evangelism and miracle-working ministry that some have categorized as prosperity gospel preaching, has been speaking about sin, God’s judgment, and the need to repent. Now, in a new sermon he … [Read more...] about ‘Shame on You’ Todd White Says to Critics in Sermon Addressing His Repentance
Stephen Arterburn: How Porn Led to Actual Death in My Life
(ChurchLeaders) At a virtual conference held by Promise Keepers this weekend, author and speaker Stephen Arterburn challenged men to stop making excuses and to live fully into their callings as men of God. Arterburn shared from his own life how the excuses he once made to look at pornography influenced his decision in college to pressure a woman into getting an abortion. “On … [Read more...] about Stephen Arterburn: How Porn Led to Actual Death in My Life