4 July, 2015
by Karen Kramer
In a time of contentious Supreme Court decisions, economic woes, and
opinionated Americans living in a post-Christian nation, it’s easy to
see what’s wrong.
But economist Morgan Housel compiled a lengthy list of good things in
America. I winnowed the list and as we... celebrate our
nation’s independence, here are 13 good reasons to party:
Ex-Gay Gospel Singer Donnie McClurkin Under Fire After Speaking Out Against Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Donnie McClurkin
By Christine Thomasos , Christian Post Reporter
Donnie McClurkin, the pastor and gospel music singer who said God delivered him from
"the curse" of homosexuality, is now under fire from critics after
speaking out against last Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling which made
same-sex marriage legal nationwide.
McClurkin, 55, received some harsh criticism after he shared his interpretation of the Bible's position on homosexuality on Facebook last Friday.
"We've just received the answer from man's Supreme Court ... we already received the answer from GOD," the pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in New York wrote. "With NO REGARD to what the Supreme Court of MAN decrees ... no matter what MY past was or feelings & struggles ... GOD has set the only standard for marriage to be between man and woman ... in biology, in physiology, in history, biblically & scripturally and that ... I will NEVER speak against!"
McClurkin, 55, received some harsh criticism after he shared his interpretation of the Bible's position on homosexuality on Facebook last Friday.
"We've just received the answer from man's Supreme Court ... we already received the answer from GOD," the pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in New York wrote. "With NO REGARD to what the Supreme Court of MAN decrees ... no matter what MY past was or feelings & struggles ... GOD has set the only standard for marriage to be between man and woman ... in biology, in physiology, in history, biblically & scripturally and that ... I will NEVER speak against!"
Although
some critics decided to shed light on McClurkin's own homosexual past,
the man of God did not shy away from reacting to some of his critics'
messages.
"We don't have to agree in order to love! State your mind without disrespect ... pro or con. ... Dialogue without an evil heart and wicked words," McClurkin responded to critical comments. "WE DON'T HAVE TO AGREE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER!!!! No animosity to any for the evil posts and comments ... love you all ... God bless."
"We don't have to agree in order to love! State your mind without disrespect ... pro or con. ... Dialogue without an evil heart and wicked words," McClurkin responded to critical comments. "WE DON'T HAVE TO AGREE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER!!!! No animosity to any for the evil posts and comments ... love you all ... God bless."
"... I
simply said I don't agree with the verdict of the Supreme Court. ... I
don't have to be PERFECT to speak what the Bible says or what I know to
be true," McClurkin responded to his critic.
"I don't know where you'll be if you die tomorrow and that wasn't a
point in my blog. ... I just don't agree with the verdict and believe
the Bible — that's all."
My Desire for my Readers across the Globe and the United States of America
3rd July 2015
Joyous new month to you all.
The number Seven symbolizes perfection.
My desire for you this July is that as you gun for excellence in your engagements,
My desire for you this July is that as you gun for excellence in your engagements,
the
God of perfection will polish & purge the rough edges,
level the
moles and mountains,
straiten the bends and fill the valleys &
clear the mirages on your way.
Posted by Ambassador T. Brikins
Bishop T.D. Jakes On Gay Marriage Decision: 'We Shouldn't Lose Our Minds Over the World Being the World' The Potter's House Pastor Says He's More Concerned With Issues of Religious Freedom Than Same-Sex Marriage
By Nicola Menzie , Christian Post Reporter
Mariam Ibraheem: 'I Never Asked God Why Me?'
1 July, 2015
Efrem Graham, CBN News, USA.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A year has passed since a Sudanese court lifted the death sentence and spared the life of Mariam Ibraheem. The young, then-pregnant wife and mother was accused of abandoning Islam for Christianity.
Efrem Graham, CBN News, USA.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A year has passed since a Sudanese court lifted the death sentence and spared the life of Mariam Ibraheem. The young, then-pregnant wife and mother was accused of abandoning Islam for Christianity.
She spent months chained to a prison floor with her
1-year-old son by her side. Ibraheem even gave birth to a daughter
inside the jail cell a month before her release.
Facebook is Catholic and Twitter is Protestant, says priest
Fr Lucie-Smith describes Facebook users as a congregation (PA)
The Catholic Herald
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith's theory on social media's religious divide is expressed in this week's Catholic Herald
Facebook is Catholic and Twitter is Protestant, according to a Catholic priest and moral theologian.Bishop: what makes Britain great is its Christian patrimony
Posted by Staff Reporter Catholic Herald
Speaking about the general election, Bishop Egan said that for Catholics politics was about values, not just economics – the values of life, the family, and caring for the poorest.
He added: “Some politicians seem to suggest that British values are essentially the NHS, decency and warm beer. No, what makes Britain great is its Christian patrimony: the concern for justice, freedom and the rule of law, values derived from love of God and love of neighbour, fused with our native genius.”
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