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Michael Harrington
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Evangelical Christians voted for President Trump in big numbers again
Evangelical Christians voted for President Trump in big numbers again
A Canadian official opposes public prayer
A Canadian official opposes public prayer
VERBATIM: Francois Legault, the premier of Quebec, is urging lawmakers to take up legislation that would make it illegal for people to petition God outside of churches or their own homes. Legault says “People praying in the streets, in public parks, is not something we want in Quebec.” In fact, the premier is taking aim at Muslims who pray several times a day, wherever they are, but a ban on public prayer would affect ALL religions and might violate the Canadian charter. MH SRN NEWS
Listen DownloadA satanic display in New Hampshire has been destroyed
A satanic display in New Hampshire has been destroyed
A California woman files suit over sex-change procedures
A California woman files suit over sex-change procedures
A New Jersey mega-church packs a lot of meals
A New Jersey mega-church packs a lot of meals
A British court sentences a man for causing an abortion
A British court sentences a man for causing an abortion
VERBATIM: Stuart Worby is going to prison for 12 years after being convicted of slipping an abortifacient drug into the drink of his pregnant girlfriend. The woman lost her unborn baby at 15 weeks and told the court that since ingesting the drugs she has become infertile. Pro-life advocates in the United Kingdom and in this country have been warning that the decision to make abortion drugs readily available is likely to lead to more cases like this one. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadThe Satanic Temple is at it again
The Satanic Temple is at it again
VERBATIM: The organization has begun its annual practice of erecting images of the devil along side Nativity scenes set upl in public spaces. The latest case is Concord, New Hampshire where a goat-headed statue was unveiled outside the state house over the weekend to the chants of “Hail Satan” by a group of Temple worshippers. Polls indicate that about one-third of New Hampshire residents are atheists, agnostics or followers of no particular religion. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen Download‘Tis the season for living nativities
‘Tis the season for living nativities
VERBATIM: Churches and ministries across the country are in the process of gathering costumes and volunteers for their annual effort to spread the gospel with a little bit of drama. Faith Lutheran Church in Branson, Missouri will put one on this Sunday night. Horizon Church in Rancho Santa Fe, California will do the same on December 20th through the 22nd. And there will be a living nativity at First Presbyterian Church in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on the 20th. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA victory for religious freedom in New York
A victory for religious freedom in New York
A lawsuit over a doll and a website
A lawsuit over a doll and a website
VERBATIM: A South Carolina woman has filed suit against Mattel for leading her young daughter to internet pornography. It all began with the packaging for the company’s dolls based on the characters in the Broadway musical “Wicked”. The box included a message urging kids to visit the Wicked website — but when they did — they arrived at an on-line porn destination. Mattel blames a misprint on the box and has since recalled the dolls. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadPresbyterian Church USA has paid a price for embracing LGBT agenda
The Presbyterian Church USA has paid a price for embracing the LGBT agenda
VERBATIM: According to the denomination’s own statistics, more than one million members have left it over past 15 years as leadership has approved gay marriage and homosexual ordination. Scores of churches have also left the PCUSA for more conservative organizations. The latest report also reveals that young people have very little interest in the denomination, leaving most of the people in then pews these days amongst the ranks of senior citizens. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA Louisiana church rises from the ashes
A Louisiana church rises from the ashes
VERBATIM: Greater Union Baptist Church of St. Landry Parish was burned to the ground by an arsonist in 2019. But the congregation of the historic black church has rebuilt it and the sanctuary is set to be rededicated this month. Pastor Patrick Lavergne tells News 15 ““It’s a new beginning. We have a bigger facility, and we have a lot more options than we had in the old facility. As is stated, what the devil meant for evil, God turned it into good.” MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA victory for religious freedom in New Jersey
A victory for religious freedom in New Jersey
VERBATIM: A federal judge has ruled that the state can NOT exclude churches from its historic preservation grant fund simply because they are religious. The Mendham Methodist Church and The Zion Lutheran Church Long Valley took the state to court when they were denied access to the fund. First Liberty represented the churches and released a statement “Time and again, the Supreme Court has declared all forms of religious discrimination by the government unconstitutional.” MH SRN NEWS.
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Toronto celebrates Christianity
Bible sales are up
Bible sales are up
VERBATIM: According to data from Circana Book Scan, purchase of the scriptures surged 22% in the first 10 months of this year — compared to a 1% increase for book sales generally. Nearly 14 million Bibles have been bought by Americans so far in 2024 and some clergymen think it has to do with anxiety over things such as the economy and global conflicts. In fact, the Bible is a best-seller virtually every year — but the 2024 surge is attracting attention. MH SRN NEWS.
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Christians are cheering Australia’s social media ban
VERBATIM: Clergymen, pro-family groups and others have been warning for years that social media is corrupting the spirits, minds and bodies of the world’s young people and they are all congratulating Australia’s government for taking action. Though it won’t be implemented for a year, the ban will cover all children under the age of 16 and will levy large fines on tech companies that break the law. Social media is blamed for introducing kids to pornography and gambling amongst other things. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA post-election analysis of the people who voted for Trump
A post-election analysis of the people who voted for President Trump
VERBATIM: It comes from the Pew Research Center and it finds that those who cast their ballot for Mr. Trump, be they Republicans, Independents or even Democrats, are more conservative on social issues than the general population — or even than the President himself in some cases. Over 90% of them do NOT accept transgenderism. 60% believe people should emphasize marriage and family and 89% favor legal gun ownership. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadThe Naughty and Nice list is out
The Naughty and Nice list is out
A new study of religion and support for Israel
A new study of religion and support for Israel
VERBATIM: Simply put, the LESS religious America becomes, the LESS supportive it is of the Jewish State. That’s what the Gallup organization concludes in its latest analysis. It seems that Christianity in the U.S. is a bulwark for Israel and as the nation has begun to abandon the faith it is also abandoning its ally in the Middle East. Gallup polls indicate that atheists, agnostics and those who follow no particular religion are much more supportive of the Palestinians. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadAmerica’s pastors are struggling with porn
America’s pastors are struggling with porn
VERBATIM: According to research from the Barna Group, 18% of Protestant clergymen say they are currently struggling with the temptations of pornography. 49% say they struggled with it in the past and 33% say it’s never been a problem. Amongst younger pastors — under the age of 45 — 26% say they are currently fighting an attraction to porn. It would appear that the easy access provided by the internet is afflicting clergy as much as laymen. MH SRN NNEWS.
Listen DownloadFranklin Graham is packing his bags one last time
Franklin Graham is packing his bags one last time
VERBATIM: The popular evangelist will hold his final overseas gospel festival of 2024 in Can Tho Vietnam on December 3rd and 4th. Graham is teaming up with more than 200 Christian churches in the Mekong Delta to put on the two-day event at Can Tho Stadium. Graham says “God loves the people of Vietnam. I look forward to sharing this message of hope and am especially thankful to the leaders of this country for welcoming me back.” MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA leading insurance company goes all-in on the LGBT agenda
A leading insurance company goes all-in on the LGBT agenda
A victory for religious freedom in Australia
A victory for religious freedom in Australia
VERBATIM: The government has decided to withdraw a bill that would have given a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their networks. Christian leaders and free speech advocates warned that the legislation would have made it dangerous to quote the Bible on hot button social issues such as homosexuality. MH SRN NEWS.
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Cuba is persecuting Christians
