by Bob Smietana (RNS) A best-selling Christian author and speaker denounced the idea of systemic racism at a national gathering of Christian counselors, saying Black Americans and other minorities were not raised to value hard work or education. Josh McDowell, best known for his book “Evidence that Demands a Verdict” and other books defending the Christian faith, gave a … [Read more...] about Christian Author Josh McDowell Steps Away From Ministry After Comments About Black, Minority Families
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The Stakes of the U.S. Election Are Even Higher Now
(ChurchLeaders) With just six weeks until Americans choose a president, a SCOTUS vacancy has made the stakes of the election higher than ever. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to sit on the country’s highest court, died Friday at age 87. A liberal icon who supported equal rights and abortion rights, Ginsburg reportedly said her dying wish was to not be replaced … [Read more...] about The Stakes of the U.S. Election Are Even Higher Now
Arbitration Settled Between James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel
Former Harvest Bible Chapel Pastor James MacDonald has settled an arbitration with Harvest Bible Chapel who had removed him as senior pastor back in February 2019, according to The Roys Report. The arbitration concerned who owned MacDonald's former broadcast ministry Walk in the Word. The terms of the arbitration are under a protective order. Related to the arbitration on … [Read more...] about Arbitration Settled Between James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel
39 Missing Children Rescued, 9 Sex Traffickers Arrested in Major Georgia Sex Trafficking Bust
(ForEveryMom) Nearly 40 children are now safe after a major sex trafficking bust in Georgia that included the arrest of 9 suspects. The groundbreaking bust, dubbed “Operation Not Forgotten,” spanned 20 counties around the metropolitan Atlanta area, according to WSB-TV Channel 2’s Gwinnett County Bureau Chief, Tony Thomas. The elaborate search involved both state … [Read more...] about 39 Missing Children Rescued, 9 Sex Traffickers Arrested in Major Georgia Sex Trafficking Bust
California District Attorney Declares San Luis Obispo County a ‘Sanctuary County’ for Churches
District Attorney Dan Dow of San Luis Obispo county, which is located in Southern California, has declared the county a 'sanctuary county' for churches to worship and sing freely without worry of fines or arrest. On July 1st Governor Newsom ordered a ban on singing, chanting, and group recitation in places of worship. On July 14th Governor Newsom issued a statement … [Read more...] about California District Attorney Declares San Luis Obispo County a ‘Sanctuary County’ for Churches