| Friday, November 05, 2021 |
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| | A group of United Methodist Church members have urged their bishops to approve a plan to allow congregations to leave the denomination now, rather than wait for legislation for separation to be passed at next year’s General Conference. Scheduled to begin in late August of next year, the UMC General Conference will tackle proposals aimed at creating a gracious separation for congregations that want to adhere to the biblical definition of marriage and sexuality. |
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| | A Virginia megachurch pastor who is facing a felony charge of soliciting prostitution has agreed to step down from his leadership position at his congregation. John Blanchard, the lead pastor of the Rock Church of Virginia Beach, was one of 17 individuals arrested in an October sting operation aimed at capturing people seeking sexual relations with minors online. |
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| | Shock rocker Marilyn Manson’s appearance at Kanye West’s Sunday Service is receiving mixed reactions from Christians in light of his controversial music career, apparent embrace of satanism and the multiple sexual assault allegations against him. Manson appeared on stage with West, who now goes by the name Ye, and singer Justin Bieber. |
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| | Following a World Series victory, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gave thanks to God and expressed gratitude for his opportunity to play on the team. Swanson spoke about the peace God gives him, explaining, "I wouldn't be here without Him." |
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| | The president of a Baptist college in Kentucky has been removed over allegations of inappropriate behavior, including sexually assaulting a female employee. "The College took immediate steps to investigate the allegations [and] has engaged outside counsel to continue the investigation,” the Board of Trustees of Georgetown College said in a statement. |
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| | Christian Post Executive Editor Richard D. Land writes about the Virginia election results and what they could mean for the 2022 midterm elections. "Some are calling Virginia ground zero for a potential political earthquake," Land notes. |
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Crisis Revealed: What happens to the children of prisoners? | “Please take care of my child. I don’t know where they are right now.”
That’s the message spoken by parents who are imprisoned around the world.
While incarceration always separates children from their parents, this separation can be devastating and life-threatening for children in impoverished countries. These countries have little or no social infrastructure, which means that children as young as three are suddenly on their own, often with no warning, left to fend for themselves. Or, an elderly grandparent has to go back to hard, manual labor jobs to shoulder the burden of caring for that child on their own.
These children are especially vulnerable to sexual exploitation, forced labor, and involvement in trafficking. With an incarcerated parent, many repeat the cycle of crime.
And worse yet, these children aren’t connected with a local church, which means that many nonprofits struggle to find them and help them.
But there’s a way that caring Christians like you can help these vulnerable children. | | |
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