Most Christians view porn

Most Christians view porn

A unique Bible for children

A unique Bible for children

VERBATIM:  LifeWay Christian Resources has released a special version of the scriptures designed to help youngsters with dyslexia.  The CSB Grace Bible for Kids uses a special typeface that makes it easier for those who suffer with dyslexia to read.  LifeWay President Ben Mandrell tells the Christian Post “Dyslexia shouldn’t keep kids from reading the Bible. We want to help young readers interact and connect with God in a personal way through His Word.”  MH SRN NEWS

Persecution is on the rise in Algeria

Persecution is on the rise in Algeria

VERBATIM:  The government there is on a multi-year campaign to snuff out Christianity in the small North African nation, after decades of relative tolerance.  Nearly all the churches in the country have been abruptly closed down with little explanation.  Kelsy Zorzi of ADF International tells the Christian Post “Algeria has systematically been working to prevent the Evangelical community from being able to simply worship together.”  Christians who worship at home are arrested.  MH SRN NEWS.

The economy is taking its toll on America’s churches

The economy is taking its toll on America’s churches

VERBATIM:  A new poll from Life Way Research reveals that 66% of Protestant pastors say the general economic condition of the country is negatively impacting their congregation — the largest percentage to say this since 2011.  About one-third of clergymen say their church didn’t make their budget this year for lack of giving and 50% say they just managed to break even.  Only 16% of Protestant pastors say giving from their congregation exceeded its needs this year.  MH SRN NEWS.

Americans weigh-in on sex-change operations

Americans weigh-in on sex-change operations

Donald Trump is making inroads with religious groups other than Evangelicals

Donald Trump is making inroads with religious groups other than Evangelicals

VERBATIM:  A new poll finds the former president leads his Democratic challenger amongst Catholic voters in key battleground states.  The National Catholic Register survey indicates Catholics prefer Mr. Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.  Other polls demonstrate that Jewish voters, who have been reliably Democrat for decades, are now beginning to support Mr. Trump — primarily because he has been friendly to Israel.  MH SRN NEWS.

The oldest church in Armenia has been dug up

The oldest church in Armenia has been dug up

VERBATIM:  Archeologists have unearthed a building dating to the 300’s which is the oldest documented house of worship in the small mostly-Christian country that borders Turkey.  The church has an octagonal design that was common at the time and is located in the ruins of the old city of Artazata.  Archeologists believe the building must have been richly decorated, given the many shards of marble found at the site — a stone that would have to have been imported from locations far away.  MH SRN NEWS.

A group of United Methodist churches loses a court battle

A group of United Methodist churches loses a court battle

VERBATIM:  The 37 Maryland congregations had sued the UMC over the terms under which they quit the denomination — specifically in relation to property.  An Anne Arundel County judge has rejected the suit, which argued that the congregations should have been able to retain ownership of their church buildings.  Fights over who owns what have blossomed all across the UMC as conservative congregations have opted to abandon the denomination over its embrace of gay marriage.  MH SRN NEWS.

A battle over flags in Denver

A battle over flags in Denver

The Satanic Temple opens another abortion facility

The Satanic Temple opens another abortion facility

VERBATIM:  The 23-hour telehealth operation is located in Virginia and allows women to obtain abortion drugs without having to have an office visit with a doctor.  The Satanic Temple describes abortion as a “ritual” and therefore protected under the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of religion — an assertion that has so far been rejected by the courts.  The Temple has always supported abortion, but it has ramped up its activities since the Supreme Court repealed Roe versus Wade.  MH SRN NEWS.

Would you like your pastor to endorse politicians?

Would you like your pastor to endorse politicians?

VERBATIM:  The fact is, if a clergyman promotes a candidate for office FROM THE PULPIT, he puts the church’s tax exempt status at risk and a Life Way Research poll finds 98% of preachers NEVER do it.  However, the same poll indicates that nearly one-third of Americans see no problem with a pastor urging people to vote for a particular politician during his sermon.  45% don’t mind clergy endorsements so long as they happen outside of church.  MH SRN NRES

Evangelicals talk about sin

Evangelicals talk about sin

VERBATIM:  A new poll from Infinity Concepts and Gray Matter Research asks the question:  What is sinful?  Amongst Evangelicals — defined as people who hold traditional Christians beliefs about God, the Bible and salvation — 96% say adultery is a sin.  87% think racism is a sin and 86% believe viewing pornography is also sinful.  However, the poll also reveals that only 76% of Evangelicals say it’s a sin to swear.  MH SRN NEWS.

A lot of kids are getting sex-change operations

A lot of kids are getting sex-change operations

Evangelicals For Harris could be facing a lawsuit

Evangelicals For Harris could be facing a lawsuit

VERBATIM:  The political action committee is using clips of the late Billy Graham in attack ads against former president Donald Trump.  But the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association says Graham liked Trump and the use of his image to attack the GOP nominee is a violation of copyright law and could trigger a lawsuit.  Billy’s son Franklin has decried the ads as well, pointing out that his father never criticized any politician publicly, offering only prayer and counsel if it was desired.  MH SRN NEWS.

Pastors talk about the issues

Pastors talk about the issues

VERBATIM:  A new poll of Protestant clergymen by Life Way Research asks them what matters most when they go to vote for a political candidate.  While a lot of issues are mentioned by the pastors, Life Way reports that “When forced to choose the most important factor, 24% say personal character, 18% say the candidate’s position on abortion, 16% say the ability to protect religious freedom and 12% say the ability to improve the economy.  MH SRN NEWS.

Another religious freedom case could come before the Supreme Court

Another religious freedom case could come before the Supreme Court

VERBATIM:  The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board is asking the justices to allow them to establish a Catholic school that would be funded by state taxpayers.  Critics say such an arrangement would be a clear violation of the First Amendment’s establishment clause.  The board approved the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School last year under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdioceses of Oklahoma and Tulsa.  No word on when the Supreme Court will decide whether to take the case.  MH SRN NEWS.

Does anybody care about the birth rate?

Does anybody care about the birth rate?

VERBATIM:  More people die in the U.S. than are born and it’s been that way for a couple of decades.  It’s not a problem yet but it could be eventually and most Americans don’t care.  A fresh YouGov poll finds only 22% of respondents think the falling birth rate is a bad thing.  23% say it’s a GOOD thing and everybody else either thinks it’s no problem or aren’t sure.  And here’s the key finding:  While 30% of men say less babies is a BAD thing — only 14% of women agree.  MH SRN NEWS.

The French discover another problem with transgenderism

The French discover another problem with transgenderism

VERBATIM:  An Algerian man living in France was convicted of child rape, sentenced to four years in jail and then given a deportation order.  But now the man claims that he is transgender and cannot be deported because he would be persecuted in his native country.  And the French courts have ruled in his favor — meaning that he will soon be out of prison and free to stay in France, solely because he is living as a woman.  Some observers wonder what U.S. courts might do with a similar case.  MH SRN NEWS.

A college volleyball team draws a line

A college volleyball team draws a line

VERBATIM:  The women’s squad at Boise State has decided to forfeit a game rather than play a team that includes a man.  Idaho Governor Brad Little says the school did the right thing in opting not to play San Jose State, sending out a message on X that reads “We need to ensure player safety for all of our female athletes and continue the fight for fairness in women’s sports.” A growing number of women’s sports organizations are coming out against males on female athletic teams.  MH SRN NEWS.

A major shift is happening in gender and religion

A major shift is happening in gender and religion

A new study on persecution and corruption

A new study on persecution and corruption

VERBATIM:  It comes from International Christian Concern and it concludes that repression of believers in a country almost always goes hand-in-hand with gross political corruption.  The report points out that “Both corruption and religious persecution present substantial challenges to global stability, justice, and the protection of human rights.”  ICC says if the international community wants to improve conditions for hundreds of millions of people around the globe, it needs to address these problems in tandem.  MH SRN NEWS.

Evangelicals For Harris launches another attack ad

Evangelicals For Harris launches another attack ad

VERBATIM:  For the second time, the political action committee is putting out a video making it look as though the late Billy Graham is criticizing Donald Trump.  This latest spot juxtaposes footage of Graham’s sermons on greed with clips of the former president.  Billy’s son Franklin is not happy about it, saying that when his father was alive, he “appreciated the conservative values and policies of President Trump.”  Evangelicals For Harris is spending over one million dollars on the campaign.  MH SRN NEWS.

Planned Parenthood has some unusual thoughts about sex ed

Planned Parenthood has some unusual thoughts about sex ed

VERBATIM:  The nation’s largest abortion business also produces a sexual education curriculum for schools and as you might expect, it presents abortion in a very positive light.  But American Life League has been perusing Planned Parenthood’s latest guide book for teachers and reports that it also refers to prostitution as a form of “interpersonal relationship”.  Additionally, the Planned Parenthood curriculum states that abstinence is “unrealistic”.  MH SRN NEWS.

A major report on abortion pills in this country

A major report on abortion pills in this country