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Critical of your old church? If Julian Anne Smith's experience is any indication, you might want to be careful what you say online. Fox News reports that Ms. Smith and her daughter were sued by their former Oregon pastor for $500,000 after the two blogged about the church and described it as "cult-like." Fox goes on to report that KATU.com wrote … [Read more...]
In just one day, about 4,400 Facebook users have "liked" a new game called "Journey of Jesus:Â The Calling" that has launched on the social networking giant. Â The game, as described by its creator, " is a fun adventure where you play a major part in the Gospel story. Follow Jesus, accomplish missions, be a part of miracles and fulfill your … [Read more...]
ABC News reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says businessman Ephram Taylor aimed to "swindle" $11 million from Christian churchgoers across the country. Alleged victims told ABC News' Nightline that Taylor had quoted the Bible to them, gained their trust and bilked them out of their entire life's savings (the video cannot … [Read more...]
Once again, the pious will "Save America" with 40 days of prayer. The latest effort is led by Dr. Rick Scarborough of Vision American, who is not a Democrat or a Republican, but a "Christocrat." According to the Save America press release, "To save America, the place to start isn't with primaries, platforms and conventions, but with prayer, … [Read more...]
Amendment 1, the proposed Constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions (the latter for both gay and straight people), was overwhelmingly approved by North Carolina voters on Tuesday. MSNBC reports the preliminary tallies indicate that it was approved by 60% of the voters. The state had banned same sex marriage since 1996 but proponents … [Read more...]
On Russia Today's Show and Tell segment of The Alyona Show, viewers were asked, "Do you think the power of atheists as a group is strong enough to influence public debate and rival the religious right?" The answer appeared to be no. The show's producer, Patricia Innocenti, took the streets of Washington D.C. to find out if people agreed or … [Read more...]
A study conducted by the international organization, Save the Children, reveals that eight of the ten best countries to be a mother are in Europe, and eight of the ten worst are in Africa. The top five countries included Norway, Iceland, Sweden, New Zealand and Denmark. The worst place is Nigeria Niger (typo corrected). Comparing Save the … [Read more...]
In reporting on the social issues driven by conservative, religious right ideologues, it is easy to overlook the Christians of America who honor the Constitution and civil rights for all -- like the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, North Carolina's NAACP President. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell shared a clip from Barber's press conference given … [Read more...]
Thousands gathered at Nepal's Swayambhunath Stupa on Sunday to mark Buddhism's holiest day and to celebrate Vesak, or "Buddha Day." Vesak marks the anniversary of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, and is celebrated on the first full moon in the month of May. The Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient religious complex in Kathmandu Valley. … [Read more...]
After a well-funded attack by the National Organization for Marriage, American Family Association and Family Research Council, three justices who served on Iowa's supreme court lost their retention vote in November 2010 because they ruled that the ban on marriage equality was unconstitutional. On April 3, 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously … [Read more...]
Congregants at the Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC, were greeted by protesters when they gathered for Sunday services this morning. The protest, organized by Justin Griffith, founder of the Military Atheists and Secular Humanists of Fort Bragg, was concerning senior pastor Sean Harris' controversial remarks concerning the treatment of … [Read more...]
On the heels of the National Day of Prayer is another event to "save America" -- the "Come Pray With Me" gathering of religious right activists at Washington DC. The event, to be held in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on May 8, is being led by evangelicals who advocate Christian nationalism, seven mountains Christian dominionism, banning of … [Read more...]
Back in March, when Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was still in the race, Pastor Steve Andrew, president of USA Christian Ministries and author of "Making A Strong Christian Nation," claimed that God wanted Christians to vote for Rick Santorum. He had claimed that God will be angry if Mitt Romney is elected because he is a Mormon … [Read more...]
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