Michael Harrington

The Presbyterian Church USA declares war on conservatives

Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 9:34 am

The Presbyterian Church USA declares war on conservatives

VERBATIM: The denomination’s leadership has approved two new proposals: One will add sexual orientation and so-called “gender identity” to the organization’s anti-discrimination policy. The SECOND and more controversial proposal, will require that future candidates for ordination be quizzed about their support for the LGBT lifestyle. Suggesting that a conservative response might be disqualifying. The two measures will now go to the individual presbyteries for a vote. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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A man has won a beauty contest in Maryland

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 at 7:24 am

A man has won a beauty contest in Maryland

VERBATIM: Bailey Ann Kennedy, who is a man living as a woman, was crowned Miss Maryland — the first transgender person to win that prize. A number of other contestants are expressing their dissatisfaction, pointing out how men are invading women’s spaces both in beauty contests and in sports. Men have actually be winning pageants for several years now both here in the U.S. and abroad. Kennedy will compete in the Miss USA show next month. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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The Biden administration sends mixed messages on transgenderism

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 at 7:23 am

The Biden administration sends mixed messages on transgenderism

VERBATIM: Rachel Levine, the Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently advised an international transgender health organization that there should be NO minimum age for children who want sex-change operations. This sparked outrage across the U.S. and now the Biden administration is in full damage-control mode, issuing a statement saying it does NOT support sex-change operations for anyone under 18. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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The vice president is being fact-checked on abortion

Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 6:42 am

The vice president is being fact-checked on abortion

VERBATIM: In a statement on X, Kamala Harris says if Donald Trump is elected president in November, he will “ban abortion nationwide”. But that’s not true and even pundits on the left are pointing this out. In fact, former president Trump has angered some pro-life advocates for refusing to endorse any federal limits on abortion, arguing that the issue is best handled by the states. Critics say the vice president’s accusation smacks of desperation. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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The Supreme Court will hear a pornography case

Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 6:41 am

The Supreme Court will hear a pornography case

VERBATIM: Texas has a law that requires Porn Hub and other on-line porn sites to verify that a person is 18 or older before allowing them to enter the site. Porn Hub says that’s a violation of free speech and now the Supreme Court has decided to hear the case. Earlier this year, a panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Texas law. Critics say pornographers are fighting the statute because it cuts into their profits. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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A North Carolina school board gives up prayer

Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:21 am

A North Carolina school board gives up prayer

VERBATIM: After being threatened by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Robeson County school officials have decided to end their practice of opening their meetings with a prayer. The Foundation’s primary goal is to rid the public square of Christianity and it does so by sending demand letters to various small public organizations with the implication of legal action. Most local school boards and council give in rather than go to court. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Tractor Supply abandons the LGBT agenda

Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:20 am

Tractor Supply abandons the LGBT agenda

VERBATIM: The chain bills itself as America’s largest rural lifestyle retailer and it has finally decided to listen to its customers. Tractor Supply has issued a news release announcing that it will no longer sponsor gay pride parades or be involved in LGBT voting campaigns, opting instead to “represent the values of the communities and customers we serve.” The company says its woke agenda sparked outrage amongst its patrons. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Christians talk about perception

Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 7:25 am

Christians talk about perception

VERBATIM: Life Way Research has released a new poll that indicates 53% of believers think most Americans have a positive perception of Christians. However, the survey also finds that 69% of Christians fear that the country’s perception of them is gradually getting worse. And why might that be the case? Two-thirds of believers say the perception of Christians is getting worse because more and more Americans are quitting the faith. Michael Harirngton, SRN News.

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A victory for religious freedom in Hawaii

Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 7:24 am

A victory for religious freedom in Hawaii

VERBATIM: A U.S. district court says public schools in the state MUST allow Christian clubs to operate on campus just like any other formally sanctioned organization. Child Evangelism Fellowship sued when the Hawaii Department of Education barred after school Bible clubs over church-state separation concerns. The Supreme Court has ruled that schools cannot discriminate based on religious affiliation. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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British nurses fight transgenderism

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 9:28 am

British nurses fight transgenderism

VERBATIM: Five women who work at Darlington Memorial Hospital say they are being forced to share a changing room with a man who is living as a woman. They have filed suit against Britain’s national healthcare system for sexual harrassment and sex discrimination. The nurses say when they complained about having to change in the presence of a man, their supervisors told them to “broaden their mindset” and be more inclusive. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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One New York county takes a stand against transgenderism

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 9:27 am

One New York county takes a stand against transgenderism

VERBATIM: Lawmakers in Nassau have approved a ban of males competing against females in sports at all facilities in the county. The locality is one of the richest in the nation and voted for President Biden in 2020, but concern over injuries to girls forced to play sports against boys has been growing there. One Democratic lawmaker compared the Nassau ban on males in female sports to what the Nazis did to Jews during the Holocaust. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Israelis seek the gospel

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 7:13 am

Israelis seek the gospel

VERBATIM: Jews for Jesus reports a spike in the number of people from Israel requesting copies of the New Testament in the wake of last fall’s devastating terrorist attacks by Hamas. Jews for Jesus Executive Director Aaron Abramson tells the Christian Post that the attacks rattled a lot of Israelis, making them ask bigger questions about life and spirituality. Jews for Jesus has offices in Israel and has been providing relief for the victims of Hamas. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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The Far East is a growing mission field

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 7:12 am

The Far East is a growing mission field

VERBATIM: According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, millions of people in that region have given up on religion entirely. 61% of people in Hong Kong, 52% in South Korea, 48% in Vietnam and 42% in Japan all say they follow no particular faith. Those who DO believe in something in those countries are Bhuddists. There is a growing Christian population in China but it still represents a small minority of the vast population. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Ireland considers a hate crimes law

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 8:31 am

Ireland considers a hate crimes law

VERBATIM: Lawmakers are considering legislation that has stirred much controversy due to its vague wording. One part of the proposed legislation makes it an offense to “possess materials that could incite hatred” — with a five year prison term to be levied against violators. Some critics say that could make possession of a Bible against the law. Scotland recently sparked an uproar with its own hate crimes statute. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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An Oregon high school coach loses his job

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 8:30 am

An Oregon high school coach loses his job

VERBATIM: John Parks says he was fired from his post as Track and Field coach at Lake Oswego High after protesting the state’s practice of allowing males to compete against females. Parks tells KATU-TV he suggested that an open category be established just for transgender athletes. Shortly thereafter he was let go by the school. The coach says he will appeal his dismissal, adding that he is fighting for the integrity of girls’ sports. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Americans weigh-in on IVF

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 6:57 am

Americans weigh-in on IVF

VERBATIM: A new Gallup poll finds that most people have no problem with the in vitro fertilization process. 82% say it is morally acceptable versus 10% who say it is not. On the more grave question of what happens to unused embryos, however, Americans are split. 49% say it is morally acceptable to destroy those embryos that are not being implanted while 43% say no — it’s morally wrong. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Abortion is down in South Carolina

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 6:56 am

Abortion is down in South Carolina

VERBATIM: State officials say they were averaging over 900 abortions per month before a heartbeat law went into effect. Now the total is less than 200 — a decline of 80%. The South Carolina law bans abortion as soon as an unborn baby’s heartbeat can be detected — usually at about six weeks of pregnancy. In fact, most states that have instituted strict limits on abortion have seen a lot less of them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Massachusetts declares war on pro-life pregnancy centers

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 8:12 am

The state of Massachusetts declares war on pro-life pregnancy centers

VERBATIM: One million dollars of taxpayer money is going into a campaign to convince women NOT to visit the clinics. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says pro-life pregnancy centers use deceptive practices because they do not provide abortions. A series of ads bearing that message will soon appear on social media, radio, tv and on billboards in Massachusetts. The ads were written by a private pro-abortion group. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Jack Philips is back in court

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 12:02 pm

Jack Philips is back in court

VERBATIM: The Colorado cake baker is now being sued by a man who is living as a woman, who is trying to force Philips to make a cake celebrating his transgenderism. Philips, a Christian, says he can’t do it and now the Colorado Supreme Court must decide if he’s in violation of anti-discrimination law. Philips already won a U.S. Supreme Court victory over a homosexual who wanted a gay cake, but his enemies keep suing him. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Walmart goes all-in on Gay Pride

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 12:01 pm

Walmart goes all-in on Gay Pride

VERBATIM: The massive retailer is heavily promoting its LGBT items to celebrate June as Gay Pride Month. The Walmart website features hundreds of individual LGBT products, including a t-shirt that reads “Some people are gay. Get over it.” The retailer has also released an ad featuring a number of homosexual designers. The American Family Association is urging Christians to sign a petition asking Walmart to stop promoting Pride. Micheal Harrington, SRN News.

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British politicians are urged to support marriage

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 9:21 am

British politicians are urged to support marriage.

VERBATIM: National elections take place in the United Kingdom in about three weeks and the Marriage Foundation is urging the candidates to say something about the decline of matrimony in the country. Less than half of all adults in the U.K. get married these days and the social consequences are piling up. The Foundation says political parties should make marriage promotion part of their platforms and talk about it on the stump. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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Scotland cracks down on pro-lifers

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 5:23 pm

Scotland cracks down on pro-lifers.

VERBATIM: Lawmakers have passed a buffer zone law that will ban demonstrations — including silent prayer — within one city block of all abortion clinics. Scottish pro-lifers say the new law is a violation of civil liberties and criminalizes dissent. Buffer zones have been tried in the U.S and mostly struck down by the courts, but this country has stronger religious freedom and free speech laws than does Scotland. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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America’s largest Protestant denomination leaves the door open for female pastors

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 5:22 pm

America’s largest Protestant denomination leaves the door open for female pastors.

VERBATIM: The Southern Baptist Convention forbids women in the clergy as a practice but it’s not officially part of the organization’s constitution. And it still isn’t as delegates the summer convention have failed to pass a measure that would have permanently banned women from being pastors. The vote fell about five percent short of the two-thirds majority needed to amend the SBC’s constitution. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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The Southern Baptist Convention takes a stand against IVF

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 5:20 pm

The Southern Baptist Convention takes a stand against IVF.

VERBATIM: The denomination’s leadership had already condemned the fertility procedure but now it’s official. SBC delegates have adopted a resolution counseling Christians against using in vitro fertilization and urging them to instead adopt frozen embryos. Pro-life activists have long warned that the IVF procedure often includes the creation of multiple embryos — many of which are destroyed while others are implanted.

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