by Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The same state social-distancing measures that have ensnarled Rev. John MacArthur in legal proceedings for his refusal to close his church have now delayed a reckoning for the Sun Valley, California, pastor, as a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Thursday (Sept. 24) scheduled a hearing until mid-November. County officials, … [Read more...] about John Macarthur, Pastor Who Has Defied COVID-19 Orders, Will Face New Hearing in November
Trending
President Announces He Will Sign Born Alive Executive Order
On Wednesday September 23, 2020, President Donald J. Trump announced at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that he will be signing a Born Alive Executive Order. The President said the order ensures that any baby born alive after a failed abortion will receive medical care, no matter the circumstances or complications surrounding the baby at birth. “We believe in the joy … [Read more...] about President Announces He Will Sign Born Alive Executive Order
Mark Dever’s Capitol Hill Baptist Church Sues D.C. Mayor
Capitol Hill Baptist Church (CHBC), pastored by well-known author and Senior Pastor Mark Dever, is suing the capitol city of the United States (District of Columbia) and Mayor Muriel Bowser for restricting their right to hold mass worship gatherings. The lawsuit filed on September 22, 2020 in the U.S. District Court, states that Mayor Bowser and the District of Columbia are … [Read more...] about Mark Dever’s Capitol Hill Baptist Church Sues D.C. Mayor
Tim Keller Sparks Twitter Debate Over Political Comments
Tim Keller ignited a Twitter storm after he posted his thoughts on how Christians should vote. Keller's Twitter posts were an introduction to his article "How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don't" in The New York Times. Tim Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, a best-selling author, and a world renowned … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Sparks Twitter Debate Over Political Comments
Ohio Governor Removes State’s Power to Close Houses of Worship
On Wednesday September 16, 2020, Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 272 into law that prohibits any public officials like himself from having the authority to close houses of worship within the state, including particular parts of the state. Governor DeWine has not ordered churches to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, during the beginning of Ohio's … [Read more...] about Ohio Governor Removes State’s Power to Close Houses of Worship