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Exodus International Fragments Over Focus
Christianity Today (CT) reports that after shifting from reparative therapy to discipleship, the ex-gay coalition has lost many prominent partners. CT informs us that:
Exodus’s shift on reparative therapy has been only one of several therapeutic and theological controversies that divided the ministry this year. Top leaders and dozens of affiliate ministries have defected from the 37-year-old umbrella ministry as it has attempted to reshape its mission and public image.
Tri-Faith Vision Becomes Reality in Omaha
KETV News shares a story out of Nebraska that illustrates today’s prevailing ecumenical mindset:
A unique vision for religious unity in Omaha is quickly becoming reality.
The concept is to build a Jewish temple, Islamic center, and Episcopalian church all on one property and connected by walkways that meet at a tri-faith center meant to encourage education and understanding.
Vatican Introduces New Security Measures After Vatileaks Scandal
Pediatricians Push ‘Morning-After’ Pills for Minors
Abortion ‘Triples Breast Cancer Risk’: Fourth Study Finds Terminations Linked to Disease
According to the Mail Online, a team of scientists at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka claim that an abortion can triple a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer later in life. The scientists made the claim while researching how breastfeeding can protect women from developing the killer disease. They concluded that breastfeeding offered significant protection from cancer and also noted that “the highest reported risk factor in developing the disease was abortion.”
Love Wins Mythology Forced Rob Bell Out Of Mars Hill Bible Church Pulpit
Apprising Ministries has long been considered a leading critic of Rob Bell, former rock star pastor of the emerging church.
In this new piece I share some interesting news about why Bell actually stepped down from the MHBC pulpit. As you’ll see, it seems that my inside sources at MHBC were on the level.
Ohio Senate President Kills Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood
CBS News: Rick Warren Goes “Gangnam Style”
Anton Bosch To Be On Theology Unplugged Live Webcast
Painting Depicts Obama as Crucified Christ
Fox News reports:
A painting that features President Obama posed as Jesus Christ crucified on is on display at a community college art gallery in Boston.
The painting by Michael D’Antuono is part of a larger exhibit called “Artists on the Stump – the Road to the White House 2012.” It’s on display at the Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery until Dec. 15th.
Star of ‘Two and a Half Men’ Urges Fans to Stop Watching, Calls Show ‘Filth’
Fox News reports that 19-year-old Angus T. Jones no longer wishes to be on the popular TV sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men.’ Jones, who attends a Seventh Day Adventist Church in Los Angeles, says that the sitcom contradicts his religious values. In a recent video, Jones pleads with viewers of ‘Two and a Half Men’ to stop watching the show and to stop “filling your head with filth.”
Canada: 491 Babies Born Alive After Failed Abortions, Left to Die
Kay Arthur Tells Charles Stanley About When God Spoke To Her
Charlie Brown Embroiled in Christmas Controversy
A stage version of the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has “sparked a constitutional controversy” at a grade school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Parents were informed that students would be shuttled to and from an upcoming performance of the show at a nearby church. Fox News shares more of the story:
[A]t least one parent objected to the field trip and contacted the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, a self-described community of atheists, agnostics and humanists.
“The problem is that it’s got religious content and it’s being performed in a religious venue and that doesn’t just blur the line between church and state — it oversteps it entirely,” attorney Anne Orsi told Arkansas Matters.
Sesame Workshop: Elmo Actor Kevin Clash Resigns Amid Sex Allegation
Planned Parenthood Takes Credit for Re-Electing Obama
Life News reports:
Planned Parenthood has taken credit for pro-abortion President Barack Obama’s re-election by openly admitting that their political action committee’s plan relied on partisan scare-tactics.
The abortion conglomerate has been a long-time favorite of Barack Obama, and they were more than willing to spend whatever they had to make sure that their best supporter re-won the presidency – to the tune of $15 million.
Federal Suit: Scientologist Spent $30 million to Cover Up Death of Member
10 News in Tampa Bay reports:
Blockbuster charges in a Federal Suit involving the Church of Scientology. It involves accusations of impropriety and some of the most respected members of the judiciary and legal profession.
The allegations are coming from the former number-two man in the organization, and involve what he says is a multi-million dollar cover up of the death of a woman in Scientology care.
Calvary Chapel & Purpose Driven Pastors Doing Yoga?
UPS Delivers Blow to Boy Scouts: Ends Donations under New Pro-Gay Philanthropy Policy
Alleged Cult Leader Tyler Deaton Listed As “Division Coordinator” At IHOP By Mistake?
IHOPU Murder Suspect Micah Moore Claims Victim’s Husband Put Him Up To It
IHOP University Student Confesses to Murder of Former IHOP Intern to Cover Sexual Assaults
CBS’s Nancy Giles: Whites Want to Ban Abortion to “Build Up Race”
Life News reports:
A video featuring Nancy Giles of CBS is making the round this afternoon because it has her attacking white, pro-life Americans claiming they oppose abortion on racist grounds.
During the Melissa Harris-Perry Show on Saturday on MSNBC Giles said white Americans “trying to eliminate all these abortions” “to build up the race.”