The Pentagon has directed one of the nation’s largest churches to remove insignia representing the branches of the military from an upcoming freedom celebration after an atheist group complained. The First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas was planning to honor members of the military during a special June 25 worship service called, “Freedom Sunday.” “Freedom […]
Billboards promoting a celebration of faith and freedom at the First Baptist Church in Dallas were removed after complaints from Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas Morning News. The patriotic billboard campaign included the title of the sermon Dr. Robert Jeffress planned to deliver on June 24, “America is a Christian Nation.” “We were
San Diego parents are disgusted over what they are calling pornographic lessons that are part of the school district’s new state-mandated sex education program. The California Healthy Youth Act has been described as “the most robust comprehensive sexual health law in the country.” “The materials they’re teaching are graphic and pornographic and go well beyond
Franklin Graham is a man on a mission. “I’m encouraging pastors to become political activists,” the president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse said on the “Todd Starnes Radio Show.” “I’m not telling them how to vote. I’m not telling them what party to belong to,” Graham said. “Get out there and
There’s no doubt that what Roseanne Barr tweeted the other day regarding Valerie Jarrett, a former top adviser to President Obama, was racist. But did ABC Entertainment go too far when it canceled her television show? Referring to Valerie Jarrett, who is African-American, by her initials, Barr tweeted Tuesday: “muslim brotherhood & planet of the
Sam Blackledge was told just 10 minutes before graduation that he would not be permitted to deliver his valedictory address because it was too religious. “They said they didn’t want to make it a religious ceremony,” Sam said on “The Todd Starnes Radio Show.” “They told me that if I took out Christ I could
A Catholic social worker says she was fired after she refused to compromise her religious beliefs regarding marriage. Kathleen Lorentzen, of Saginaw, Michigan, said her bosses at HealthSource Saginaw told her she had to “be a social worker first and a Catholic second,” according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. Ms. Lorentzen, who had
The Mormons have decided to sever ties with the Boy Scouts—ending a relationship that goes back nearly a century. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has long been the biggest sponsor of Boy Scout troops—representing more than 400,000 boys. The Mormons said in a statement they plan to launch an international youth
The Boy Scouts of America is dropping the word “boy” from its signature program. The name change is part of a marketing campaign to promote inclusiveness. The umbrella organization will still be known as Boy Scouts of America, but the older youth program will become Scouts BSA. The term Cub Scouts will not be changed
George Washington University has a mighty big problem with white Christian Americans. The university is hosting a diversity workshop to tackle what it calls “Christian privilege.” Organizers believe Christians—especially white Christians—enjoy a privileged and easier life than non-Christians. Timothy Kane is on staff at the university’s Multicultural Student Services Center. He’s on a self-described mission
Carlo Magno and his wife have been serving hot cups of coffee and warm muffins to judges and attorneys at the court house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, for the past 11 years. Cafe Justice is a popular gathering spot for plaintiffs, defendants and staffers looking for a respite from the stress of the day. The
The Holy Cross Crusaders are giving its nearly 100-year-old mascot the heave-ho to avoid offending other religious groups. And by “other religious groups” —well, you can probably figure that out for yourself. The Jesuit school said they had decided to retire its beloved Knight for the sake of “inter-religious understanding and dialogue.” “For some, knight
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