Justice of the peace Judge Wayne Mack developed a chaplaincy program in 2014 in Montgomery County, Texas, that granted volunteer chaplains the opportunity to open Judge Mack’s court sessions with prayer. On Friday May 21, 2021, U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt ruled the chaplain-led prayer violated the Establishment Clause of the federal … [Read more...] about Texas Courtroom Prayer Found Unconstitutional
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YouTube ‘Cancels’ Christian Media Network, Deletes Over 15,000 Videos
(ChurchLeaders) YouTube has penalized Christian media network, theDove, by deleting its channel and removing all of its content, estimated at 15,600 videos. TheDove is one of several ministries around the world navigating penalties due to political and religious statements, particularly ones that pertain to the COVID-19 pandemic and the LGBTQ community. “We are dealing with … [Read more...] about YouTube ‘Cancels’ Christian Media Network, Deletes Over 15,000 Videos
Biden Administration Rescinds Mexico City Policy One Day Before March for Life
(ChurchLeaders) As promised, President Joe Biden released a statement today announcing his administration is rescinding the Mexico City Policy. The policy was used in previous Republican presidential administrations to bar U.S. funding from supporting international non-profit organizations that provide abortion counseling or referrals. The Biden-Harris administration made … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Rescinds Mexico City Policy One Day Before March for Life
Al Mohler: I Will Be Taking the COVID Vaccine
(ChurchLeaders) Albert Mohler says he is comfortable taking the COVID vaccine when it becomes available. But he also understands why some, especially Christians, may hesitate to roll up their sleeves when the time comes. In an article that is part praise for the vaccine and part admonishing caution in its distribution, Mohler argues the vaccine should not present … [Read more...] about Al Mohler: I Will Be Taking the COVID Vaccine
Gunman Shot by Police at NYC Cathedral Christmas Concert
By TED SHAFFREY and MARY ESCH The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) A man was fatally shot by police on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral Sunday after he began firing two semiautomatic handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert, police said. The gunfire began just before 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, mother church of the Episcopal … [Read more...] about Gunman Shot by Police at NYC Cathedral Christmas Concert