(The Christian Post) A federal court has ruled against a counselor who was fired from a Catholic high school in Indiana because she was in a same-sex marriage, citing the legal standard of ministerial exception. Lynn Starkey had sued the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Roncalli High School for firing her for being in a marital relationship that conflicted with … [Read more...] about Catholic High School Can Fire Staff in Same-Sex Marriages, Court Rules
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The Louisiana Governor Is Calling for Prayer, Fasting and Vaccinations to Combat COVID-19
(Relevant) The politicization of COVID-19 has too often resulted in strict binaries. You see actual pastors literally telling their congregations “you don’t need the vaccine, you got Jesus,” drawing imaginary lines between a faith response and a scientific one. So it’s a relief to see Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards refuse this false dichotomy, saying he believes “very … [Read more...] about The Louisiana Governor Is Calling for Prayer, Fasting and Vaccinations to Combat COVID-19
Cuomo Resigns After Probe Finds He Sexually Harassed 11 Women
(Yahoo News) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned from office Tuesday, one week after an investigation concluded that he had sexually harassed 11 women and retaliated against his accusers. At a press conference Tuesday, Cuomo announced that he would step down from the office. His resignation will be effective in 14 days. “The best way I can help now is if I step aside and … [Read more...] about Cuomo Resigns After Probe Finds He Sexually Harassed 11 Women
$2.7m Government Grant Goes Toward Fetal Tissue Harvesting, Report Says
(BP) According to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, at least $2.7 million from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has gone to support a project at the University of Pittsburgh that includes the possible removal of organs and tissue from pre-born babies who are still alive. An Aug. 3 press release from Judicial Watch and … [Read more...] about $2.7m Government Grant Goes Toward Fetal Tissue Harvesting, Report Says
Florida Protestor Carrying Sign of Aborted Fetuses Arrested for Disrupting School
(NBC2 News) A protestor carrying a sign showing aborted fetuses outside an elementary school was arrested for disrupting traffic and school operations. The Punta Gorda Police Department has not released the name of the protestor but said he is well-known to law enforcement as a first amendment auditor. Police said he has a history of displaying vulgar and offensive signs in … [Read more...] about Florida Protestor Carrying Sign of Aborted Fetuses Arrested for Disrupting School