Vice President Mike Pence’s comments in the White House Rose Garden on the National Day of Prayer reveal his deep faith in prayer that’s rooted in Scripture. After his initial greetings, Pence said, “You know, for our family, prayer has always been an important part of our lives, just as it has for millions of Americans. Karen and I will both attest that the sweetest words … [Read more...] about Vice President Pence Asks Americans to Pray that God Will ‘Heal This Land’
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Former Youth Pastor Runs Through With TV to Highlight ‘Racial Bias’ in Arbery Shooting
(Storyful) A white man ran a reported two miles with a TV on his shoulder in Vero Beach, Florida, on May 8, in response to the perceived racial bias that led to the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. Gregory McMichaels and son Travis Michaels shot and killed Arbery, an African-American man, in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23. They reportedly told police he resembled a … [Read more...] about Former Youth Pastor Runs Through With TV to Highlight ‘Racial Bias’ in Arbery Shooting
Wisconsin Bars Flooded With Patrons Hours After State Supreme Court Strikes Down Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order
(Fox News) Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus. The 4-to-3 ruling essentially reopened the state, lifting caps on the size of gatherings, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Bars Flooded With Patrons Hours After State Supreme Court Strikes Down Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order
Dr. Rick Bright Will Warn Congress of ‘Darkest Winter in Modern History’ Without Ramped up Coronavirus Response
(CNN) Dr. Rick Bright, the ousted director of a key federal office charged with developing medical countermeasures, will testify before Congress on Thursday that the Trump administration was unprepared for the coronavirus pandemic and warn that the the US will face "unprecedented illness and fatalities" without additional preparations. "Our window of opportunity is closing. … [Read more...] about Dr. Rick Bright Will Warn Congress of ‘Darkest Winter in Modern History’ Without Ramped up Coronavirus Response
Chosen by God? Faithful Who Believe in ‘Trump the Anointed’ on the Rise
(ChurchLeaders) According to follow-up research into Americans’ views of the presidency, regular church attenders have experienced a dramatic increase in their beliefs that Donald Trump was chosen by God to lead the nation. In a new report titled “Trump the Anointed?” professors Paul Djupe and Ryan Burge present data showing that the “religious significance” of the office is … [Read more...] about Chosen by God? Faithful Who Believe in ‘Trump the Anointed’ on the Rise