Catholic journalist who ‘misgendered’ trans woman will face no further action

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Catholic journalist who ‘misgendered’ trans woman will face no further action

Surrey Police were working to decide whether Caroline Farrow had committed a criminal offence after a charity boss accused her of misgendering her daughter.

But on Thursday the force said: “The original allegation has subsequently been withdrawn and no further action will be taken in relation to this matter.”

 

The incident in October came after Ms Farrow appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain alongside Susie Green, whose daughter Jackie is transgender.

Ms Green, the founder of transgender support charity Mermaids, said she made the complaint because of the context surrounding the tweets, not solely because of the misgendering of her daughter.

 

“She constantly refers to my daughter as a boy but that’s not… the key issues in here weren’t those,” she told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme.

“It was the really damaging things that she said about me and my actions that made me decide that this was an appropriate course of action.”

 

On Tuesday, Catholic commentator Ms Farrow said that the police’s move to…

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Murder-accused church warden admits caring relationship con

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Murder-accused church warden admits caring relationship con

But Benjamin Field, 28, denied involvement in the deaths of Peter Farquhar (pictured below), 69 and Ann Moore-Martin, 83, who lived three doors from each other in the picturesque village of Maids Moreton, in Buckinghamshire.

Detectives launched a murder inquiry more than two years after the death in October 2015 of Mr Farquhar, a guest lecturer at the University of Buckingham, and seven months after the death of retired headmistress Ms Moore-Martin in May 2017.

 

Benjamin Field appeared via video link from Peterborough prison for a plea hearing beside his co-accused magician Martyn Smith, 32, who denied all charges against him.

His brother Tom Field, 24, stood in the dock of Court One of the Old Bailey to deny a single fraud charge.

During the hearing, Benjamin Field pleaded guilty to fraud by making representations to Mr Farquhar and Ms Moore Martin that he “knew were or might be untrue or misleading”, that he was “in a genuine, caring relationship” with them.

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He admitted fraud by claiming to Ms Moore-Martin that he needed £4,400 for a new car and that his brother Tom Field was suffering from a kidney ailment that was so severe he needed a dialysis machine.

He also pleaded guilty to two burglaries in which he stole a bottle of Drambuie, three rifles and a bayonet.

Benjamin Field and Smith denied conspiring to murder the…

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President Trump endorses Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights

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President Trump endorses Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights

U.N. Headquarters | Sept. 26, 2018

President Trump endorsed Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights yesterday, marking what the Wall Street Journal calls a “sharp U.S. policy shift.” The move came during US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Israel and before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House next week.

Why does the region known as the “Golan Heights” matter to Israel and to the world?

An area twice the size of Dallas

The Golan Heights is an elongated, elevated area approximately forty miles long and twelve miles wide. It comprises 690 square miles (about twice the size of Dallas, Texas). The Golan (as it is known) borders Israel and the Sea of Galilee to the west, Syria to the east, Jordan to the south, and Lebanon to the north.

I have visited the area many times over the last twenty-five years. It is a spectacularly beautiful region dominated by hills and valleys. It is also one of the most strategic military areas in the world.

The Golan was part of Syria until the Six-Day War (June 5–10, 1967) between Israel and Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. During the war, Israel gained control of the Golan and soon began settlements there. In the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Syrian forces overran the southern Golan in a surprise offensive before they were expelled by an Israeli counteroffensive.

Israel and Syria signed a ceasefire in 1974 that left most of the Golan in Israel’s control. In 1981, Israel passed the Golan Heights Law that effectively annexed the territory. The international community rejects Israel’s claim to the region, recognizing it as Syrian territory.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has long claimed that Israel must control the Golan to protect its national security, hailed Mr. Trump’s move. Critics say the president’s announcement will jeopardize peace efforts in the region and violates a UN resolution that rules out acquiring territory by war.

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Jordan Peterson accuses Cambridge divinity faculty of ‘serious error’ after withdrawing fellowship offer

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Jordan Peterson accuses Cambridge divinity faculty of ‘serious error’ after withdrawing fellowship offer

The Faculty of Divinity said an initial invitation to the psychology professor had been rescinded following “a further review”. Some students had protested against the visiting fellowship.

A controversial figure, Prof Peterson has attracted attention for his outspoken views on gender, race, political correctness and climate change.

 

In a response published on his website, he said: “I think the Faculty of Divinity made a serious error of judgement in rescinding their offer to me.”

Prof Peterson had previously said he was looking forward to spending two months at the university, as part of plans to produce a lecture series about the biblical book of Exodus.

The 56-year-old, who has previously taken part in Premier’s Unbelievable show, said he had been in talks with the Faculty of Divinity about giving talks to students which would have been of “mutual benefit” to all parties concerned.

 

The Faculty said: “Jordan Peterson requested a visiting fellowship at the Faculty of Divinity, and an initial offer has been rescinded after a further review.”

A spokesperson for Cambridge University was quoted by the Guardian as saying: “[Cambridge] is an inclusive environment and we expect all…

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Religious belief cannot ease Brexit stress, study finds

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Religious belief cannot ease Brexit stress, study finds

The research by psychologists compared people with strong beliefs in either God or science, and found stress levels increased significantly when participants were challenged to talk about Brexit.

The study asked religious university students to first write about an important event in their lives where a god or science had been particularly helpful – prompting them to focus on their beliefs.

 

Participants were then told to argue their case for or against Britain leaving the EU in front of a panel judging the credibility of their arguments.

The research, conducted by psychologists at Coventry University and University at Albany, New York, measured heart rate, blood pressure and a stress response hormone.

Each participant was monitored for subjective measures of stress alongside their strength of ideology to see the impact of reflecting on belief.

 

The findings, which analysed the responses of 100 students, suggested that when people are not able to anticipate an upcoming acute stressor, their ability to cope with the stressful situation is not improved by having recently reflected on their beliefs.

Co-author Anna Newheiser, assistant professor of psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York, said: “It’s possible that had participants had a chance to reflect on their beliefs after, rather than…

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Four Thoughts on Ordination – Rainer on Leadership #521

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Podcast Episode #521

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The practice of ordination has come under scrutiny recently, so we took the time in this episode to discuss its importance and the need to be thorough in the process of ordaining ministers.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

  • Churches should be highly thoughtful when they consider ordaining a person to gospel ministry.
  • Background checks should be normative in the ordination process.
  • Social media background checks should be standard when hiring a pastor or ordaining someone for ministry.
  • Theological review should be foundational to the ordination process.

The four points we discuss are:

  1. Autonomy is not an excuse for irresponsibility.
  2. Background checks should become normative in the ordination process.
  3. We should not assume the ordination of a pastor or staff member from another church is sufficient for our church.
  4. Leaders should insist on vigorous examinations of candidates for ordination.

Resources mentioned in today’s podcast

Rainer on Leadership is a member of the LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network

Episode Sponsors

Today’s episode is sponsored by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Midwestern offers more than 25 degrees at both undergraduate and masters level that are fully attainable online. From Business to Bible, Counseling to Christian education, prepare for your future at your own pace and in your own location.

Find out more at mbts.edu/online.

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Thoughts of the Heart – Joyce Meyer Devotional 22 March 2019

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Topic: Thoughts of the Heart [Joyce Meyer Devotional 22 March 2019]

Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. — Matthew 12:33

The Bible says a tree is known by its fruit, and the same is true of you. You can look at a person’s attitude and know what kind of thinking is prevalent in their life. A sweet, kind person does not have mean, vindictive thoughts. By the same token, a truly evil person does not have good, loving thoughts.

Your thoughts bear fruit. Think good thoughts and the fruit in your life will be good. Think bad thoughts and the fruit in your life will be bad. Remember Proverbs 23:7 (AMPC) and allow it to have an impact on your life: For as you think in your heart, so are you.

Prayer Starter: Thank You, Father, for the power of Your Word to renew my thoughts and transform every single area of my life. Help me to be aware of what is going on in my mind and to constantly choose positive, uplifting, faith-filled thoughts from Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional HERE’’

From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

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Patterned Like Christ – Anglican Communion 22 March 2019

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The Daily Fountain Daily Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 22 March 2019 – Patterned Like Christ

TOPIC: Patterned Like Christ

READ: Ephesians 5:21-23 King James Version (KJV)

21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

THE MESSAGE:

We live in a generation where the family has been threatened by divorce, wrong philosophies, separation, etc. In spite of this, the word of God is clear and unchanging about expected patterns of behaviour to achieve Christian unity in the home.

These regulations are not based on circumstances, but should be adhered to out of reverence for Christ (verse 21). It is out of this reverence, that husbands and wives should be subject to each other in spite of their cultures (verse 21).Wives are enjoined to submit and adapt to their husbands as the appointed head of the family, irrespective of their status, education, experience, etc.

Husbands are to love their wives in two ways: as Christ loved the Church (verse 25) and as their own bodies (verse 28). Note that no wife is a perfect package but is given to the husband (likened to the Church and Christ) to sanctify by words and deeds to make her glorious to Himself (verses 26-28)

Finally, absolute unity is required (verse 31) signifying detachment from every culture, family ties, peer pressure and environmental influences that negate biblical principles of relationship for marriage. It is our work as believers to return to this pattern to restore the lost glory of the family in our generation.

Prayer: Lord please help me to adhere to biblical roles stipulated for my position in the family, in Jesus’ name.

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Understanding the Study of God’s Word – Seeds of Destiny 22 March 2019 Devotional

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Topic: Understanding the Study of God’s Word [Seeds of Destiny 22 March 2019 Devotional]

The Word of God that is not studied cannot be revealed; and when the Word of God is not revealed, what it contains cannot be accessed.

SCRIPTURE: Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4(NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The Word of God that is not studied cannot be revealed; and when the Word of God is not revealed, what it contains cannot be accessed.

From our anchor Scripture, Jesus makes it clear that a Christian does not live by bread alone but by the Word of God. The Word of God transmits the life of God into our lives in order for us to live like God and fulfil our destiny (John 6:63). The Word of God is key to deliverance from every captivity of the devil (Psalm 107:20).

We need the Word of God to access the life of God (John 1:5). Therefore, it is very important to study the Word of God. The study of the Word of God is important because the Word of God that is not studied cannot be revealed; and when the Word of God is not revealed, what it contains cannot be accessed.

Now, what does it mean to study the Word of Good?

To study the Word of God is to access the ways, thoughts, principles and precepts of God from His Book in order to walk better with Him.

Beloved, when you study God’s Word, you are trying to know what He likes, how He thinks, what His principles are, what you are forbidden from doing if you want to walk with Him, etc. This is what studying the Word of God is all about. To study God’s Word is not about knowing Scriptures to quote; it is about knowing the ways, thoughts and principles of God.

My counsel is, make up your mind to know what God likes and how He thinks when you study God’s Word; do not study the Word of God just to fulfil all righteousness.

Remember this: The Word of God that is not studied cannot be revealed; and when the Word of God is not revealed, what it contains cannot be accessed.

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Develop the appetite and discipline to study God’s Word.
  2. Make the study of God’s Word a lifelong habit

PRAYER: O Lord, I ask that You give me the grace to study Your Word. I receive the discipline to meditate on Your Word frequently, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DEDICATION TO PRAYER AND THE WORD.

DAILY READING: Numbers 33:40 to 35:34, Luke 5:12 to 28, Psalm 65:1 to 13, Proverbs 11:23.

QUOTE: The spirit of man feeds on both the Word of God and the Presence of God. Culled from WHO ARE YOU? by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: The only mammals that undergo menopause are the killer whales, humpback whales and human females.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 22/03/1790 – Thomas Jefferson becomes the 1st US Secretary of State under President Washington.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 22 March 2019

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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 22 March 2019 – How Prepared Are You?

1.I worship You, my Father, because You’re the Author and the Finisher of my faith. (Click HERE for Open Heaven 22 March 2019)

2.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness, and for Your purpose.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, fill me to the brim with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be conscious of Your presence and Your imminent return, every second of my existence, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, no matter the level of comfort, affluence, wealth, power or position, that I may attain in life, please, don’t let me ever forget or turn my back on You, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, as a good soldier of Christ, empower me to endure hardness, fight the good fight, and never get myself entangled with the affairs of this life, that I may please You, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, let me never give up in the face of life’s challenges; let me do Your work to the point of reward, in Jesus’ name.

8.Lord Jesus, when You shall come, please, let me be prepared and ready, to go with You, and count me worthy to reign with You, in Your kingdom.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, please, let Your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, finish well and strong, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.

12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

13.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

14.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

15.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 22 March 2019 – How Prepared Are You?

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