| February 10, 2022 | | Presented by Edifi |
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| | Judge denies porn giant's motion to dismiss child sex abuse survivor's lawsuit | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Thursday, February 10, and we're here with the latest on a class-action lawsuit by survivors of child sexual abuse, a statement from CVS following the firing of a nurse over a religious accommodation request, and an interview with "The Office" actor Brian Baumgartner and director Chris White who discuss the new film "Electric Jesus." | | A federal judge in Alabama has allowed a class-action lawsuit by survivors of child sexual abuse against the parent company of popular pornography website Pornhub and other porn websites to move forward. Porn giant Mindgeek argued that it is protected through Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which grants a level of immunity for video hosting websites and social media platforms with third-party content. | However, U.S. District Judge L. Scott Coogler of the Northern District of Alabama, Western Division, rejected their motion to dismiss the lawsuit, writing, "[T]he Court finds that Plaintiffs have plausibly alleged that Defendants indeed materially contribute to the provision of child pornography on their platforms ... Defendants exert extensive control over the development of pornographic content on their websites. Defendants have instructed uploaders and users, down to a granular level, on how to create content, and has made these instructions a condition of use for Modelhub members and Content Partners." In Case You Missed It ...Uyghur concentration camp survivor supports Beijing Olympics boycottsPope Benedict XVI requests forgiveness after release of clergy sexual abuse report |
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| CVS defends policy after Christian nurse fired | | A Christian nurse practitioner has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that CVS discriminated against her by not granting her a religious exemption from dispensing contraception and instead terminating her for refusing to do so. Legal nonprofit First Liberty Institute, who wrote a letter to the EEOC on nurse Robyn Strader's behalf, notes that Strader's exemption was approved prior to her first day, and she worked without incident for 6.5 years before being told her religious beliefs would no longer be accommodated. CVS' executive director of corporate communications, Mike DeAngelis, did not comment on the specific complaint but said in a statement to The Christian Post, "It is not possible ... to grant an accommodation that exempts an employee from performing the essential functions of their job." | | Also of Interest... | | Ohio passes bill allowing religious hospitals, doctors to refuse procedures that violate convictionsChristian nurse punished for wearing cross necklace to work wins religious discrimination caseHealthcare provider pays $75K to Pentecostal nurse denied religious exemption not to wear scrub pants | | Pawlowski arrested before preaching at Canadian trucker convoy | | Pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has butted heads with Canadian authorities throughout the pandemic, was arrested again just before he was set to address a group of Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates. Pawlowski was arrested at his home Tuesday as he was about to depart for a church service at a border blockade engineered by truckers protesting vaccine mandates and provincial leadership in Milk River, Alberta, with a law enforcement official telling him that he was under arrest for "mischief." | | Also of Interest... | | Canadian pastor arrested at airport warns Americans: 'You're next'Canadian pastor arrested for holding outdoor service after church was seized by authoritiesCanadian pastor says attacks on church services bring back memories of communism |
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| Just loving America will never be enough | | Duck Commander founder and television personality Phil Robertson discusses patriotism and politics through a Christian lens, explaining that his hope for the future "isn't wrapped up in the American flag." Pointing to Caesar's corruption and Jesus' direction to "Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's," Robertson reminds readers, "[T]here's no ambiguity here ... God is in charge." | | From smash and grab to catch and nab | | For the first time ever, last week, Israel’s president made a visit to the United Arab Emirates. President Isaac Herzog traveled to the UAE and met with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This is the direct result of the U.S.-negotiated Abraham Accords, which have been paving the way for previously improbable Israeli-Arab cooperation as well as increased trade and investment with the United States. Continue reading. |
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| PODCAST: Ex-porn star details how she embraced a life of purity, shares tips for singles | | In this "Let's Talk Purity" podcast episode, ex-porn star Brittni De La Mora and her husband share tips on how people can resist the temptations that come with being single. De La Mora, who found God and pursued sexual purity until she was married, also reflects on the need for single people to be cautious about what they post online, saying, "[Y]ou never know what your future spouse may come across. You never know what your future children may come across. … Be careful of those images." Listen now. |
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| WATCH: 'The Office' actor Brian Baumgartner and Chris White talk 'Electric Jesus' | | "The Office" actor Brian Baumgartner and Chris White discuss the new film "Electric Jesus." The duo touch on 80's youth group culture and the resurgence of interest in Christian music in light of the film, with White saying, "It's just a lovingly crafted, honest comedy about growing up with Jesus." Watch now. | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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