Atheist Organization Targets White House Bible Study

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Atheist Organization Targets White House Bible Study


Atheist Organization Targets White House Bible Study


The Freedom From Religion Foundation and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over information about a weekly cabinet bible study.


The suit comes after the group had asked for Freedom of Information Act requests to agencies led by Cabinet secretaries who attend the weekly bible study. A press release says the FFRF wants to investigate how government resources are being used and if employees in the agency feel “coerced into organizing and even participating in the event.”


The Bible study is for cabinet secretaries only. Employees do not attend the studies, according to CBN News.


The FFRF and CREW filed suit when HUD refused to waive fees for the FOIA requests. HUD provided responses to the requests but said the fees were needed because the records were “not in the public interest or related to HUD operations or activities.”


The leader of the bible study is Capitol Ministries founder Ralph Drollinger, who has led the studies for years.


Drollinger said the FFRF could find the materials discussed at the studies at his site, www.capmin.org. He also said all related Bible study expenses are paid by Capitol Ministries.


Cabinet secretaries who attend the Capitol Ministries Bible Study include Attorney General Jeff Sessions, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, HUD Secretary Ben…

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Pastor Chris Conlee Blasts ‘Hateful’ Bloggers, Critics of Andy Savage in Sexual Assault Case

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Pastor Chris Conlee Blasts ‘Hateful’ Bloggers, Critics of Andy Savage in Sexual Assault Case

(Screenshot: YouTube)Chris Conlee, lead pastor of Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

A week after Teaching Pastor Andy Savage of Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee, took a leave of absence over a “sexual incident” with a 17-year-old former parishioner that occurred 20 years ago in Texas, Highpoint Lead Pastor Chris Conlee denounced bloggers who have been critical.

“What happened 20 years ago was wrong. What is happening with bloggers and social media critics being so hateful is also wrong,” Conlee told his congregation Sunday about church sexual assault advocates who have been criticizing the way Savage’s past was kept secret from his congregation.

Savage’s accuser, Jules Woodson, revealed in a report highlighted in The Wartburg Watch earlier this month, how he coerced her into performing oral sex on him while he was her then 22-year-old youth pastor at Woodlands Parkway Baptist Church, now known as StoneBridge Church 20 years ago.

She alleged that even though he was fired from the church over the incident, what he did was not fully disclosed and she was told by church officials to keep quiet about what had happened to her. Months later, Savage was back in ministry in Memphis and his past was shared with only a few people, including Conlee.

Savage has since…

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Donald Trump has defended Christianity more than any president in my lifetime

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Donald Trump has defended Christianity more than any president in my lifetime

While other Christian figures have recently criticised the Republican over his US travel ban affecting seven Muslim-majority nations and his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Mr Graham said he “applauded” Mr Trump.

Speaking to Fox News to mark one year since Mr Trump’s inauguration, he said: “President Trump has been defending Christians and I find this refreshing; to have a president who’s not afraid to say ‘Jesus’.

 

“He’s not afraid to have prayers where people pray in the name of Jesus; we’ve never had this – not in my lifetime.

“He defends the Christian faith more than any president in my lifetime.”

 

Graham’s fresh endorsement came after Donald Trump drew praise from Christian campaigners on Thursday when he announced a new division at the US Department of Health to help ensure hospitals and clinics are respecting the religious beliefs of doctors and nurses.

Franklin Graham also accused left-wing figures of “trying to destory” the US President, adding that Trump has been attacked since “day one” and “we need to pray for this man”.

He added: “He’s not president perfect; he’s got his flaws like we all do but he is certainly trying to fix this nation so it’ll be better for my…

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New ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Trailer Promises to Bring Heaven to Hollywood

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    Church opens doors to community ‘devastated’ by death of Mylee Billingham

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    Church opens doors to community ‘devastated’ by death of Mylee Billingham

    St James at Brownhills opened its doors at 8.30am on Tuesday in response to shock at the stabbing to death of Mylee Billingham.

     

    The schoolgirl was found with knife wounds at a bungalow in Brownhills near Walsall on Saturday; she later died in hospital.

     

    Vicar, Rev Dave Bishop told Premier: “It’s had a massive impact on the community, a devasting sense of lose, grief, all sorts of emotions…”

    “We want to feel that we can do something to support the community, so we’ve decided to open the church today so that members of the community can come into church, have a few minutes of silence, say their own prayers, maybe light a candle.”

    Mylee’s father, 54-year-old Bill Billingham, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Saturday, soon after publishing a photo of his daughter on social media.

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    He was found with stab wounds to his stomach and is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital after undergoing surgey.

    Officers have been unable to speak with Mr Billingham because he has been under sedation.

    West Midlands police said a post-mortem examination on the body of Mylee had taken place and officers are awaiting the results.

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    Texas School District Wages Legal War Against Christian Cheerleaders .

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    At Least One Person Dead, 7 Injured in Kentucky High School Shooting

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    At Least One Person Dead, 7 Injured in Kentucky High School Shooting


    At Least One Person Dead, 7 Injured in Kentucky High School Shooting


    At least one person has been killed and seven others injured in a shooting at a Kentucky high school.


    The shooting took place at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, which is reportedly a small, close-knit community, about 115 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee.


    CNN.com reports that the shooter is currently in custody and emergency officials are still securing the area. Students are being moved to safety at a nearby middle school where their parents and guardians can pick them up.


    Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin tweeted following the shooting:


     


    Rep. James Comer who represents Kentucky’s first congressional district, also responded to the shooting on Twitter:


     


     


    Officials are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting. This story is still developing. Check back for updates.


     


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    Woman Threatens Daughter in Church With ‘Blood of Jesus’ and Death From God for Accusing Boyfriend of Rape

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    Woman Threatens Daughter in Church With ‘Blood of Jesus’ and Death From God for Accusing Boyfriend of Rape

    (Screenshots: Facebook)Confessed rape survivor Sophia Lawrence (L) is rebuked by her mother (R).

    Sophia Lawrence’s mother sat quietly in the front row of her small church and listened in silence with other congregants as her daughter testified how she was raped at just 8 years old. When her daughter told the church who her abuser was, however, Lawrence’s mother exploded from her seat and threatened her child with death from God and the “blood of Jesus.”

    “The devil! My God! God will kill you for that!” Lawrence’s mother screamed with a thick Jamaican accent.

    “I was raped at 8-and-a-half years old. I kept it to myself because I didn’t know who to trust….I was 8-and-a-half when my mother’s boyfriend took my childhood away from me but God,” Lawrence said, explaining she wanted to talk about what happened to bring awareness about the effects of rape in the church.

    The emotional confession was recorded in a video shared by entertainment website MediaTakeout on Monday.

    “The blood of Jesus is against you,” Lawrence’s mother continued to scream at her daughter as she defiantly tried to continue her testimony in which she alleged that her mother is also a rape survivor.

    “My mother knew about it. My mom came to me two days ago. My mom was raped. It’s not that, I’m bringing…

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    Aled Jones returning to Songs of Praise but ‘deeply regrets’ his behaviour

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    Aled Jones returning to Songs of Praise but ‘deeply regrets’ his behaviour

    The singer and TV presenter, 47, who found fame at the age of 12 with his top five Christmas hit Walking In The Air, was not on air while the BBC investigated complaints about him.

    A statement from his spokesman said that Jones “has given his assurance” that his past behaviour “will never be repeated”.

     

    The spokesman said: “About three months ago Aled voluntarily agreed to step away from his presenting commitments whilst the organisation conducted a review.

    “Aled was devastated to learn that some of his past behaviour outside the BBC had caused distress to others.

    “He deeply regrets this behaviour and is very sorry for the hurt it has caused. Aled has given his assurance that it will never be repeated.

    “Aled will now continue with his roles at the BBC. There will be no further comment.”

    A BBC spokesman said: “As Aled has previously confirmed, over recent weeks the BBC has been considering complaints about his past behaviour. During this period, Aled has not been presenting on the BBC.

    “While the behaviour under review was not related to his work with the BBC, Aled recognises it was inappropriate and caused real distress to others.

    “He has apologised for this and assured the BBC that there will be no repeat of this behaviour in future.

    “We can confirm that Aled Jones will be resuming his radio and television presenting roles with the BBC over the coming weeks.”

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    You Won’t Believe What the Satanic Temple Is Up to Now .

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    The Missouri Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in an abortion case involving The Satanic Temple against the state.
    The Missouri Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in an abortion case involving The Satanic Temple against the state. (Stock image)

    The Missouri Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in an abortion case involving The Satanic Temple against the state.

    In October of 2017, a Missouri woman who is a follower of The Satanic Temple and believes state abortion law goes against her religious beliefs, won her appeal in the Western District Court of Appeals.

    According to The Kansas City Star,…

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