The discussion about homosexuality seemingly is never-ending. One question repeatedly raised is whether homosexual tendencies are genetic, or a choice. Baptist Press examines a recent Gallup poll that not surprisingly reveals that “a record number of Americans believe homosexuality is morally acceptable and is something people are born with.”
IRS’ Lerner Went after Christian Coalition While at FEC
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Openly Gay Members
Fox News reports:
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA’s National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal drafted by the governing Executive Committee. The policy change takes effect Jan. 1.
‘Faith-based FEMA’ to Be ‘Huge Part’ of Oklahoma Recovery Effort
In the wake of the tragic tornado-wrought destruction in Oklahoma, many groups of various beliefs and convictions are rallying to help the victims. Baptist Press shares an interesting observation:
Southern Baptists throughout social media took note that NBC News anchor Brian Williams and reporter Harry Smith mentioned on air the quick response of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers in Moore, Okla., Tuesday (May 21).
“In the briefings today it was apparent there’s FEMA and then there’s the faith-based FEMA,” Williams said, standing in front of rubble left by the tornado that devastated the area Monday. “There are no fewer — I counted — than 30 churches that are banding together, and that’s going to be a huge part of this recovery.”
Ball State University Science Professor Under Fire for Questioning Evolution
Poll: Americans Say Abortion, Assisted Suicide and Cloning Immoral
Life News reports:
Gallup released the results of its annual poll on whether Americans do or don’t find a couple dozen practices morally acceptable. As has frequently been the case, Americans do not find abortion to be morally okay.
The new poll finds a plurality of Americans, 49-42 percent, find abortion to be morally unacceptable. A 49-45 percentage point plurality also found assisted suicide morally unacceptable and an 83-13 percent majority find cloning human beings to be morally bad as well.
Deadly Tornado Claims Lives of 9 Children, 15 Others
Reuters shares the latest update from the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma yesterday:
Emergency workers pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, and officials lowered the death toll from the storm to 24, including nine children.
Father’s Feud With Christian School Over Creation Quiz Results in Unexpected Financial Flood
Joshua Harris Drops a Bombshell
Christianity Today is reporting today that Joshua Harris, pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD, shared in a recent sermon that he had been sexually abused as a child. In talking about the abuse he suffered, Harris encouraged anyone hearing him who was currently being abused to go to someone trusted and seek help.
New Website Exposes Douglas Karpen, Who Kills Babies Born Alive
Life News reports:
A leading pro-life group has put together a web site to expose Douglas Karpen. Like Kermit Gosnell, this Texas-based abortion practitioner kills unborn children who are born alive in a gruesome abortion-infanticide process.
This week, LifeNews exposed Douglas Karpen — who, like the Philadelphia-based abortion practitioner, is also killing babies born alive after botched abortions. Unlike Gosnell, who killed babies by jamming medical scissors into their necks, at his Houston abortion clinic former employees of Karpen testify he goes one shocking step further, he kills the babies wit his bare hands by twisting their necks execution style.
Jurors in Trial of Convicted ‘House of Horrors’ Abortionist Speak Out: ‘He Sat There Smirking’
Christian News Network reports:
Three jurors in the trial of convicted Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell spoke to reporters on Wednesday, outlining their viewpoints, conclusions and reflections on the case.
David Misko, Sarah Glinksi and Joseph Carroll spoke outside of the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center, all in agreement that they made the right decision.
Latest Interview About the SGM Child Sex Abuse Class Action Lawsuit
As the Sola Sisters blog has documented in earlier articles, Sovereign Grace Ministries is currently embroiled in an ongoing class action lawsuit alleging child sex abuse dating back a number of years. Radio talk show host Janet Mefferd has been diligently reporting on the case by interviewing various attorneys involved in the lawsuit, as well as former Sovereign Grace Ministries leader, now turned whistle-blower, Brent Detwiler.
Federal Court Denies Asylum to Christian Homeschooling Family
Kermit Gosnell Found Guilty on Three First-Degree Murder Charges
LifeNews reports:
The jury in the murder trial of abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell returned a verdict and found him guilty on three of the four first-degree murder charges he faced.
Gosnell was found guilty of killing Baby A, Baby C and Baby D and found not guilty of killing Baby E. He was also convicted on hundreds of lesser charges ranging from infanticide to running a corrupt organization.
The guilty verdict on these three counts subjects the abortion “doctor” to the potential he will face the death penalty when a second jury considers his sentencing on the convictions.
Dallas Willard, Author and Leading Spiritual Formation Proponent, Dies at 77
Author Dallas Willard died on the morning of 8 May 2013 just two days after announcing that he was battling Stage Four cancer. He was 77.
Willard authored such books as The Spirit of the Disciplines, The Divine Conspiracy, Renovation of the Heart, and Hearing God. He also was known as a leading authority among those who teach spiritual formation, the process of apparent spiritual development through engaging in a set of behaviors, or disciplines. Advocates believe these disciplines, which often include mystical practices such as contemplative prayer, help to shape the character of the practitioner into the likeness of Christ.
Muslim Doctor Seeks to Open Illinois’ First Sharia-Compliant Surgery Center
Pentagon: OK to Discuss Faith, but Not to Push Beliefs on Others
The Pentagon has released clarifying statements following controversial reports that soldiers who share their faith could face prosecution. News outlet Stars and Stripes reports:
It’s OK to evangelize. But it’s not OK to proselytize.
That’s what the Pentagon said Thursday, attempting to clarify its position on religious speech in uniform as controversy swirled up around press reports over possible prosecutions of troops for sharing their faith.
What it comes down to, officials said, is that discussing matters of faith and religious practice with a willing audience is allowed, but pushing religious beliefs on those who don’t want to hear it is a form of harassment forbidden under Defense Department policies.
Abortion Clinic Staffer: “We Will Not Resuscitate” Baby Born Alive After Failed Abortion
LifeNews reports:
A third shocking undercover video has been released showing abortion clinic staffers saying they will not revive babies who are born alive after failed abortions. The videos show embattled abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell was not an anomaly.
The new video comes on the heels of abortion doctor Cesare Santangelo of Washington, D.C, who was exposed on a recent undercover video telling a 24-week pregnant woman that in the unlikely event that an abortion resulted in a live birth, “we would not help it.” Before that, the pro-life group released a video showing an abortion facility staff member saying an unborn child born alive after a botched abortion should just be flushed down the toilet.
Rep. Paul Ryan Now Supports Gay Adoption
According to USA Today 2012 GOP Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan, a Roman Catholic, has chosen to ignore church teaching that homosexuality is a sin against God and now approves of homosexual couples adopting children. “Asked at a town-hall-style meeting Monday in Wisconsin about the issue, Ryan said he would “vote differently these days” and still opposes gay marriage. In 1999, the congressman voted in favor of banning same-sex couples in the District of Columbia from adopting.”
FDA: Morning-after Pill Okay for Ages 15 and Up
Wealthy GOP Donor Group Launches Lobbying Effort to Push Republicans to Support Homosexual ‘Marriage’
Undercover Video Captures Abortion Facility Explaining Killing Newborn Baby in Jar of Solution
Man Yells ‘Fake Preacher!’ before Stabbing Choir Members at Albuquerque Church
Albuquerque’s KOAT reports:
Four people were stabbed at a church in northwest Albuquerque on Sunday, police said.
Investigators said the victims were stabbed at the St. Jude Thaddeus Church about 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Witnesses said a man, who was identified as Lawrence Capener, 24, charged the choir just after communion yelling, “fake preacher!” and began stabbing choir members.
Mormon Church Okay with Ending Boy Scouts’ Ban on Gay Youth
NBC News reports:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given tacit approval to the Boy Scouts’ proposal to allow gay youth to join, saying they “appreciate the positive things” included in the plan to end the organization’s controversial ban on gay boys.
The Boy Scouts of America last week proposed allowing gay youth – but not adults – to participate in the private youth organization. That came two months after they floated the idea of allowing gays and lesbians of all ages to join, a proposal that was denounced by the conservative religious groups that make up a bulk of Scouting.
Pentagon Blocks, Says It Will Free Access to Southern Baptist Website
Earlier this week Todd Starnes, host of FOX News & Commentary, reported that the Pentagon blocked access to the Southern Baptist Convention’s website because it contained “hostile content” that later was determined to be malware. Today Starnes reports that the Pentagon will free access to the SBC’s website.