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Michael Harrington
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A Colorado congregation wins in court
A California mega-church is working to get out the vote
An atheist group goes after a post office
A warning about Pakistan
Voters in Kentucky will consider school choice
Voters in Kentucky will consider school choice
VERBATIM: An amendment will be on the November ballot in the state that would allow lawmakers to provide public money to private educational institutions, including Christian schools. What might result is a voucher program that would allow parents to take their kids out of public schools and then receive money to defray the cost of private education. Millions of moms and dads across the country are expressing dissatisfaction with their local schools. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA California mega-church is working to get out the vote
A California mega-church is working to get out the vote
VERBATIM: It’s called the “Comeback California Tour” and it’s being organized by Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, pastored by Jack Hibbs. It will consist of a series of events designed to teach other churches how they can get believers to the polls in November. Calvary Chapel’s website says ““California is at a crossroads, urgently needing the Church’s influence to reverse the moral decline and stand in the gap for our children, families and communities.” MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadA professor fights for his First Amendment rights
A professor fights for his First Amendment rights
Evangelism at the Olympics
Evangelism at the Olympics
VERBATIM: The French Bible Society will hand out copies of the scriptures as millions of athletes and spectators gather in Paris for the Summer Games. 140,000 copies of the New Testament in French and another 60,000 in English will be given away during the two-week Olympiad and other Christian ministries are teaming up with the FBS to help out. About 11 million people are expected in Paris for the Olympics and Paralympics. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadThe Army has been treating pro-lifers like terrorists for some time
The Army has been treating pro-lifers like terrorists for some time
VERBATIM: A lot of people were shocked to discover this month that anti-terrorist training used by the service included slides that identified the National Right to Life and other pro-life organizations as potential domestic terrorist threats. The Army has since apologized and abandoned that training regimen but a congressional investigation has revealed that the training had been used for at least seven years before somebody finally blew the whistle. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadDonald Trump reaches out to a leading Evangelical
Donald Trump reaches out to a leading Evangelical
VERBATIM: After a fire gutted the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Dallas last week, Pastor Robert Jeffress says the former president sent him a note expressing his condolences and offering to help “in any way he could”. Jeffress has been a supporter of Mr. Trump since before he won the White House in 2016 and the former president spoke at the Dallas church in 2021. The damaged sanctuary, which is over a century old, will be demolished. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadChristian relief groups are helping in Texas
Christian relief groups are helping in Texas
VERBATIM: Hurricane Beryl slammed the state with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge leaving many people without homes. Amongst the ministries that have responded are Texans On Mission, which has provided more than 60,000 meals to victims and has begun cleaning up debris. Spokesman David Wells says “This relief effort is a powerful picture of what it looks like when the body of Christ works together in His name.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.
Listen DownloadBible-readers are better citizens
Bible-readers are better citizens
VERBATIM: According to a new poll released by the American Bible Society, people who read the scriptures on a regular basis are also more likely to put a high premium on civic engagement. Bible-readers pay more attention to the political life of the nation than their non-reading peers and they are better educated on the key issues before the country, the state and their locality. Those who engage with scripture regularly are also more likely to be civically active. Michael Harrington, SRN News.
Listen DownloadMost Americans want abortion pills
Most Americans want abortion pills
VERBATIM: According to a poll from the Public Religion Research Institute, 68% of respondents believe that doctors should be able to send abortion drugs to women through the mail. Democrats and Independents are most likely to support through-the-mail abortion but even amongst Republicans, 54% are in favor. All major religious groups also approve of abortion pills in the mail, with the exception of White Evangelicals. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadInsurance companies are dropping churches
Insurance companies are dropping churches
VERBATIM: A surge in natural disasters is putting a lot of financial pressure on firms that insure the nation’s houses of worship and some are opting to cancel policies. Baptist Press reports that congregations in Texas are especially vulnerable to being dropped after a series of storms, floods and freezes. Many insurance companies are also still trying to recover from the pandemic, which forced them to make big payouts and taxed resources. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadPro-life advocates like J.D. Vance
Pro-life advocates like J.D. Vance
VERBATIM: The Ohio Senator is former President Trump’s nominee for vice president and he comes to the ticket with strong pro-life credentials. Carol Tobias, who heads National Right To Life, says Senator Vance is “committed to promoting life and protecting both women and their preborn children.” She adds that Vance is a strong supporter of pro-life pregnancy centers and opposes federal funding for abortion. MH SRN News.
Listen DownloadChristians do not want AI in their churches
Christians do not want AI in their churches
VERBATIM: A new poll from the Barna Group reveals that strong majorities of believers think that Artificial Intelligence is inferior to human beings when it comes to important aspects of religious life. 86% don’t want AI performing spiritual counseling. About two-thirds of respondents also think their pastor should avoid AI when developing and writing his sermons. Christians are more open to AI helping with things like financial planning. MH SRN NEWS.
Listen DownloadAn atheist group takes on a Missouri politician
An atheist group takes on a Missouri politician
A fight for religious freedom in Indiana
A fight for religious freedom in Indiana
VERBATIM: John Kluge is a high school music teacher who won’t refer to boys as girls and girls as boys because of his Christian faith. At first Brownsburg High School accommodate him — then it reversed itself, telling Kluge he would have to embrace transgenderism or lose his job. He quit and filed suit, now standing before the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals. America’s courts are beginning to fill up with similar cases. Michael Harrington, SRN News.
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The Presbyterian Church USA declares war on conservatives
A leading Evangelical says America is under judgement
An Idaho city passes a controversial hate crime law
An Idaho city passes a controversial hate crime law
A leading Evangelical says America is under judgement
A leading Evangelical says America is under judgement
VERBATIM: John MacArthur says the country has abandoned God’s law and now it is suffering the consequences. The pastor of California’s Grace Community Church tells Breitbart that when a society “turns to sexual immorality, homosexual immorality, and a reprobate mind, God gives them up.” He also warned that while Christians should have an interest in politics, they must never forget that Christ is the only real solution for America’s ills. Michael Harrington, SRN News.
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No compromise on abortion