Tag : Christian persecution in US?
Charleston Church Shooting Memorial Service title : True Christian Love Can Change the World, Will Prevail over Hatred
summary : Christians in the United States have observed both the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage and the shooting tragedy at a historically black church in the South Carolina city of Charleston. Despite those setbacks, it is worth remembering that true Christian love can change the world and will eventually prevail over all forms of hatred directed at it.
date : Jul 16, 2015 07:57 PM EDT
Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Sets Deadline for Christian Bakery Owners to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple, Imposes ‘Gag Order’
summary : The state of Oregon has forced the Christian owners of a bakery to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple over their refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony. Now a state agency has imposed a deadline for the Christian couple to respond while simultaneously issuing a “gag order” against them.
date : Jul 11, 2015 01:51 AM EDT
Gay Marriage title : Christian Colleges and Businesses Wonder How Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Will Affect Policies
summary : Many Christian colleges and businesses across the United States adhere to the Bible-based belief that traditional marriage is between one man and one woman. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage could impact such policies based on those beliefs.
date : Jul 09, 2015 05:21 PM EDT
Greg Laurie title : Pastor Greg Laurie ‘Disappointed’ by Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: ‘We Need A Spiritual Solution’
summary : California megachurch pastor Greg Laurie used his sermon on Sunday to help Christians across the United States deal with the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. He gave out six different points on how to tackle the controversial issue.
date : Jul 01, 2015 08:49 AM EDT
Gay and Same Sex Marriage Ruling in United States title : Evangelist Franklin Graham Stands by Beliefs on Homosexuality, Warns of Christian Persecution: ‘God Could Bring Judgment upon America’
summary : Prominent evangelist Franklin Graham has warned Americans that thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, it would only be a matter of time before Christians are singled out for persecution in the United States. He also believed that God would judge the country harshly for that endorsement.
date : Jun 29, 2015 10:33 AM EDT
GoDaddy and Keith Connolly title : Internet Company GoDaddy Passed on ‘Obese Christian’ for Job Application, Faces Legal Allegation
summary : An attorney representing Arizona resident Keith Connolly claims that Internet giant GoDaddy rejected his job application on the grounds that he was an “obese Christian.” The company denies the allegations.
date : Jun 08, 2015 10:54 AM EDT
Kirsten Powers title : Kirsten Powers: ‘Intolerant Left’ a Threat to Free Speech In U.S. [Interview]
summary : Liberal political analyst Kirsten Powers argues that the culture of free speech in the United States is now threatened by those who historically stood up for that concept.
date : May 12, 2015 06:22 PM EDT
Mike Huckabee title : Mike Huckabee Warns U.S. Supreme Court ‘Cannot Overrule God’ on Same-Sex Marriage
summary : Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has weighed in on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments related to whether or not states can ban same-sex marriages. He made his comments in front of a crowd of Hispanic evangelicals on Wednesday.
date : May 01, 2015 11:46 PM EDT
Persecuted Christians in Middle East title : Matt Walsh: U.S. Christians Should Stop Being ‘Lazy Cowards’ in Midst Of Persecution
summary : Controversial Christian blogger Matt Walsh has written a column urging fellow Christians in the United States to stop being “lazy cowards” in the face of persecution. He had several solutions to combat that apathetic attitude.
date : Apr 30, 2015 10:02 AM EDT
Oregon Christian Baker Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Christian Bakers Face $135,000 Fine for Refusal to Bake Cake for Same-Sex Couple Wedding
summary : A Christian-owned bakery in Oregon faces up to a $135,000 fine from state regulators after it was determined that its owners refused to bake a cake intended for a same-sex marriage.
date : Apr 27, 2015 12:58 PM EDT
Indiana Religious Freedom Bill title : Maine Trustee: Future of U.S. in Peril If Rights Of Christians Are Ignored
summary : Don Roberts, a trustee of the Greater Augusta Utility District, wrote a column asking legislators in Maine to consider the rights of Christians in that state, considering that they are under attack all over the world.
date : Apr 24, 2015 06:03 PM EDT
Tony Perkins title : Family Research Council President Tony Perkins Argues on Fox that Christianity Is Truly under Attack in U.S.
summary : Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, debated with Fox Business commentator John Stossel about whether or not Christianity was under attack in the United States.
date : Apr 21, 2015 01:01 PM EDT
Religious Freedom in US Military - Christians title : Religious Freedom Advocates Claim ‘Hostile Work Environment’ for Christians in U.S. Military
summary : For years, many Christians in the United States have taken the honorable, life-changing step of joining the military’s ranks and fighting for their country. Now some of them claim that the military has become a “hostile work environment” to Christianity.
date : Apr 17, 2015 06:46 PM EDT
Christian Wedding Chapel Owner Betty and Dick Odgaard of Gortz Haus Gallery title : Iowa Christian Wedding Chapel Owners Turn the Other Cheek after Vile Response from Gay Rights Activists
summary : The Christian owners of a business containing a flower shop, restaurant and wedding venue in Iowa have decided to discontinue services related to weddings after facing a legal challenge for their refusal to host a same-sex marriage. That decision has led to vile attacks from some gay rights activists.
date : Apr 14, 2015 01:31 PM EDT
Memories Pizza Reopens After Backlash from Pro-Gay title : Memories Pizza in Indiana Reopens for Business as Christian Owner Plans to Give Donations to Churches and Washington Florist
summary : A pizza business in Indiana has reopened on Thursday for customers after facing backlash surrounding comments made by the owner in regards to same-sex marriages and religious freedom laws. Now the owner plans to help give back to others with the donations provided by supporters.
date : Apr 11, 2015 01:47 AM EDT
Bill O'Reilly title : Fox News Host Bill O’Reilly Asks Where U.S. Christian Leaders Are In Face of Attacks
summary : Bombastic Fox News host Bill O’Reilly usually turns to politics and social issues on his highly-rated weekday news analysis show. Now he has shifted his focus on what has happened to leadership within the Christian community in the United States in the face of worldwide persecution.
date : Apr 10, 2015 10:25 PM EDT
Indiana Religious Freedom Bill title : Lutheran Pastor Asks Christian Business Owners to Unite against ‘Radical Gay Lobby’ Attacks
summary : A Lutheran pastor has issued a call to support Christian business owners, arguing that religious freedom is currently under attack in the United States.
date : Apr 02, 2015 05:30 PM EDT
Navy Chaplain title : Decorated Former Navy SEALs Chaplain Faces Boot over Expression of His Christian Faith
summary : A decorated Navy chaplain who once served SEAL teams could be booted out of the military after facing accusations of failing “to show tolerance and respect” in private counseling sessions.
date : Mar 10, 2015 06:41 PM EDT
Franklin Graham title : Rev. Franklin Graham Warns U.S. Christians: ‘Storm Is Coming,’ Persecution Will Arrive Soon
summary : President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse Rev. Franklin Graham issued a dire warning for Christians in the United States over the weekend that persecution will hit like a “storm” in this country.
date : Mar 10, 2015 01:13 PM EDT