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In this episode, Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, joins Mark Labberton to discuss the seismic political, moral, cultural, and spiritual crises facing American evangelicalism and how to respond. Reflecting on his own journey from the Southern Baptist Convention to his current role, Moore offers a candid and theologically rich diagnosis of a movement he describes as simultaneously fragmented, bored, and longing for renewal. Drawing parallels to historical awakenings and moments of global upheaval, Moore challenges listeners to consider what faithful Christian witness looks like in a time of digital saturation, political idolatry, and ecclesial disillusionment. Together, they wrestle with how evangelical institutions can resist becoming co-opted by market forces or ideologies, and instead return to the soul of the gospel—Jesus himself. Episode Highlights “We simply want Jesus as revealed in scripture.” (Russell Moore) “The good news is so clouded with distorted noise.” (Mark Labberton) “You mistakenly think that the solution has to be at the same scale as the problem.” (Wendall Berry, cited by Russell Moore) “Every person has to have an act of willful excommunication.” (Nicholas Carr, cited by Russell Moore) “Christian Nationalism is like ‘Bizarro Evangelicalism' … i f you can get external conformity, then you have righteousness.” (Russell Moore) Karl Barth on Christian disillusionment during World War I: “We  we want to preach the gospel as though nothing has happened.” … “ He's saying the church is being co-opted and used by forces alien to it. And there have to be people who are free from that to actually appeal to the genuine gospel and to remind people that God is God.” About Russell Moore Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America (Penguin Random House). The Wall Street Journal has called Moore “vigorous, cheerful, and fiercely articulate.” He was named in 2017 to Politico Magazine's list of top fifty influence-makers in Washington, and has been profiled by such publications as the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, **and the New Yorker. An ordained Baptist minister, Moore served previously as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and, before that, as the chief academic officer and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also taught theology and ethics. Moore was a Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and currently serves on the board of the Becket Law and as a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum in Washington, D.C. He also hosts the weekly podcast The Russell Moore Show and is co-host of Christianity Today's weekly news and analysis podcast, The Bulletin. Russell was President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2013 to 2021. Prior to that role, Moore served as provost and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he also taught theology and ethics. A native Mississippian, he and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons. They live in Nashville, where he teaches the Bible regularly at their congregation, Immanuel Church. Show Notes Comparing Christianity Today and Fuller Theological Seminary Religious reconsiderations post-World War II “My grandfather was blown out of a tank by the Nazis in the Battle of the Bulge and came back. He went an unbeliever, came back really feeling his mortality and, and searching for answers. And ended up at a revival meeting where he came to know Christ.” A false choice presented to Christians: “You had this false choice being presented to Christians … you either go with an ever narrowing, ever quarrelsome sort of group of fundamentalists or you liberalize.” Billy Graham and Martin Luther King, Jr. The recent history of Evangelical Christianity A Movement in Crisis: What is the state of Evangelicalism in America? Revival preachers and entrepreneurialism: a religious, market-driven reality “Lifelessness and deadness” “ I can't think of a single church that has split over Christology. Most of the arguments have to do with politics and, and related sort of cultural issues because that's what people really care about and what they really think often is important.” Tumult of the digital economy Alienation, dehumanization: “We can simultaneously think of ourselves as gods and as sets of data and algorithms.” Speed of change and life Teaching ethics: a final exam question students have never thought about How to prepare people for ethical problems and real-life challenges Mental health crisis: “high rates of depression and anxiety driven by a piece of glass that everybody carries in his or her pocket that can connect that person with all of the information in the entire world.” 100 years since the invention and use of the microphone No microphones, but extraordinary voices “The dials are askew, because the sound that evangelicalism is evoking in so many quadrants is a sound that is hostile and grading and brash and arrogant.” “The good news is so clouded with distorted noise.” Secularization How Evangelicalism appeals to people: End Times Prophecy, Marriage and Family Values, and Shocking Attention-Grabbing “Real life takes on the characteristics of the internet.” Wendall Berry: “You mistakenly think that the solution has to be at the same scale as the problem.” Can you give us some hope? “Hope that is seen is not hope. Instead, there's suffering that creates endurance. Endurance that creates character, character that creates hope, and hope does not put to shame.” Ezekiel and the valley of the dry bones What is the work of Christianity Today right now? Redefining who is “us.” Who is the “we” of Evangelicalism? “We simply want Jesus as revealed in scripture.” 2 Corinthians 4: “The glory of God reflected in the face of Jesus Christ.” Karl Barth and disillusionment during World War I: “We  we want to preach the gospel as though nothing has happened.” … “ He's saying the church is being co-opted and used by forces alien to it. And there have to be people who are free from that to actually appeal to the genuine gospel and to remind people that God is God.” How to cultivate freedom “One of the major challenges to a freedom is loss of attention.” “I have to be free from the constant whirl—and what he meant at the time was the radio, you know, which is nothing compared to what we have—because my attention is necessary for me to be able to serve and to give.” “Kingdom of God is like yeast.” Waiting, attention, and a longer view of time “How do you then hold onto this freedom that we're describing in a way of connected disconnectedness or disconnected connectedness or something?” Nicholas Carr: “Every person has to have an act of willful excommunication.” Revelation and the Book of Daniel: “Seal all this up for now. … Don't worry about it.” Nebuchadnezzar demanding  that. Shadrach, Mishak, and Abednego bow down and worship the golden statue. Evangelical Pastors: Preaching the Bible versus advocating a political vision Galatians 1 and 2—Paul's not yielding to false teachers in order to preserve the Gospel New Apostolic Reformation Christian Nationalism: “Bizarro Evangelicalism … i f you can get external conformity, then you have righteousness.” “Blood mysticism” Jonathan Rauch's Cross Purposes Keeping guard up in conversations with disagreement “Simply asking for Christians to be who we say we are.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

It's Thursday, June 20th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 11 Christians released from prison in India Praise God! A law firm in India secured the release of 11 Christians from prison last week. They had faced detention since 2022 under anti-conversion laws. The law firm specifically works with persecuted Christians. The 11 believers included several pastors as well as converts out of Hinduism. Nearly half of India's states have anti-conversion laws. Christians often face targeted oppression and false charges under the laws. Since 2020, officials have jailed hundreds of Christians.  According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Hungary is allowed to ban assisted suicide Last Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights upheld Hungary's ban on assisted suicide.  A Hungarian national challenged the ban after having been diagnosed with a progressive neurodegenerative condition. However, the court ruled that Hungary's ban on assisted suicide is in line with its duty to protect life. Jean-Paul Van De Walle with Alliance Defending Freedom International said, “We applaud today's decision ... which upholds Hungary's essential human rights protections. ... Instead of abandoning our most vulnerable citizens, society should do all it can to provide the best standards of care.”  Christian baker's refusal to make cake celebrating incorrect gender In the United States, Christian baker Jack Phillips is defending himself again before the Colorado Supreme Court. Phillips' latest case is over his refusal to make a cake in celebration of someone pretending to be the opposite sex. Twenty-three states and six Colorado legislators have filed briefs with the court in favor of Phillips. On Tuesday, he said, “I will not create a cake expressing any message that violates my religious beliefs regardless of who asks for it. ... Over the last ten years, Colorado officials and activists have tried to punish me for my religious beliefs.” Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Federal court vs. Biden on abortion On Monday, a federal court in Louisiana ruled against the Biden administration in an abortion case. The court protected the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Catholic organizations from having to cover abortions for employees. Laura Slavis with Becket Law said the Biden administration “twisted a law protecting expecting mothers and their babies and co-opted the workplaces of over 130 million Americans to support abortion. That is an abuse of power. … No one should have to choose between their conscience and protecting pregnant women.” Louisiana: First state requiring Ten Commandments in public schools Louisiana is now the first state to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the bill into law yesterday. The legislation applies to state-funded universities. It also allows schools to display the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence.  Republican state Representative Dodie Horton authored the bill. She said, “I hope and I pray that Louisiana is the first state to allow moral code to be placed back in the classrooms. Since I was in kindergarten [at a private school], it was always on the wall. I learned there was a God, and I knew to honor Him and His laws.” Deuteronomy 6:7 and 9 says of God's commandments, “You shall teach them diligently to your children. … You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Mortgage rates fell below 7% Last week, for the first time since March, mortgage rates fell below 7%. Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates fell from 7.02% to 6.94%. And five-year adjustable-rate mortgages fell from 6.45% to 6.27%.  At the same time, mortgage applications are rising. The Mortgage Bankers Association noted “purchase volume is still more than 10% behind last year's pace,” but they are “forecasting a pickup in home sales for the remainder of the year as more inventory is hitting the market.” Nvidia: Mist valuable company worldwide American tech company Nvidia is now the most valuable company in the world. It produces most of the semiconductor chips used by Artificial Intelligence technology. Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion earlier this month, becoming more valuable than Apple. On Tuesday, Nvidia's valuation rose to $3.33 trillion, surpassing Microsoft.  Nvidia's valuation was about $1 trillion a year ago, and has grown over 170% this year alone. 103-year-old World War II veteran prays daily A World War II veteran is still going strong at the age of 103. Ralph Conte was drafted at the age of 21. He served in the U.S. Army across nine countries in Europe during World War II. He received a Purple Heart after being struck by shrapnel.  Conte married "the love of his life," Veronica Sarubbi, in 1943. They had five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Conte went on to open his own photography business. His granddaughter Jessica Graf told Fox News Digital, “Even at 103, he still has an eye for a sharp picture. … My grandfather inspires me every day to keep moving, live in the moment, and not worry about things that are out of our control.” She said he has a “deep faith in God” and “continues to pray daily.”  10 Worldview listeners donated $2,615 And finally, toward our $63,000 goal by this Saturday, June 22nd – the three-week mark of our month-long fundraiser – 10 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate to help fund our 6-member team for another fiscal year. Our thanks to Kathryn in Reddick, Florida, Robert in Brashear, Missouri, and Rebecca in Kokomo, Indiana – each of whom gave $25. We appreciate Karl in Grand Rapids, Michigan who gave $100, Dan in Alturas, Florida who gave $200, and Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $240. And we're thankful to God for Cathy in Fate, Texas who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, John in Auburn, Washington who gave $500, Tim and Ann in Huffman, Texas who gave $600, and an anonymous donor in Helena, Montana who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 11 donors gave $2,615.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $ 48,455.16 (audience cheering) Toward this Saturday, June 22nd's goal of $63,000, we need to raise $14,544.84. We need 6 people to pledge $100 per month for 12 months, 7 people to pledge $50 per month for 12 months, and 12 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months. Will you step up to the plate? Please go to TheWorldview.com, click on “Give,” select the dollar amount you'd like to donate, and click on the recurring monthly tab if that's your wish. Ask God what He wants you to give to this newscast that proclaims Jesus Christ as our standard for Truth. 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The battle over copper mining at Oak Flat, an area sacred to Native tribes, has been waged for two decades. On March 1, the dispute marked a significant milestone: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals narrowly rejected the argument from the grassroots group Apache Stronghold that mining activity would destroy First Amendment religious rites observed by Native tribes. The court voted 6-5 to uphold a lower court's denial of a preliminary injunction that sought to halt the transfer of federal land to Resolution Copper for the mining project. The suit, Apache Stronghold v. United States, was filed in January 2021 in federal district court. After losing that ruling, the Native rights group took the case to the appeals court, where a three-judge panel rejected Apache Stronghold's assertion that the mine would pose a substantial burden to their First Amendment religious practice rights. Oak Flat, located just shy of 70 miles east of Phoenix, is regarded as one of the most sacred sites to the Apache people. It has been at the center of debate on religious protections. Apache Stronghold, with the backing of the nation's largest religious freedom law firm, Becket Law, is resolute in its commitment to fight for the religious site's protection. However, with this narrow ruling – a victory for Resolution Copper – the question now is: what's next for the Apache people? In this episode of The Gaggle, Mary Jo Pitzl and Kaely Monahan sit down with Indigenous Affairs Reporter, Debra Krol, to find out what's next for the sacred site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Russell Moore to discuss how to lead and disciple our families when it comes to politics and current events.Questions Covered in This Episode:You've got a new book, “Losing Our Religion.” What led you to write this book? Looking at the year ahead and expecting it to be full of tension and division, how can Christians stand out and be different in a good way?How are we gonna keep churches from devouring each other over politics this year? How can moms and dads help their families not get caught up in the spectacle of our news cycle to see what's going on?Anything specific that you're seeing that we should be concerned about as church members and leaders?Who do you see benefitting from all the division and fear right now?Could you give us some general wisdom on how you would advise parents to have good conversations about American politics with their kids?Can you share with us what that has looked like for you as a parent? Is it ever hard for you to love Jesus more than your family?How can parents use current events and cultural realities in the way they disciple their families and why is that important?Guest Bio:Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. He also hosts the weekly podcast The Russell Moore Show and is co-host of Christianity Today's weekly news and analysis podcast, The Bulletin.An ordained Baptist minister, Moore served previously as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and, before that, as the chief academic officer and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also taught theology and ethics. Moore was a Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and currently serves on the board of the Becket Law and as a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum in Washington, D.C.A native Mississippian, he and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons. They live in Nashville, where he teaches the Bible regularly at their congregation, Immanuel Church.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America” by Russell Moore“The Storm Tossed Family” by Russell Moore Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

A Supreme Court case argued last week could have significant implications for a decade-long religious liberty battle fought by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The case is Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Gina Raimondo which challenges the authority of the federal administrative state to dictate certain rules and regulations related to federal laws. Becket Law's President and CEO Mark Rienzi joins us today to explain why this seeming technical case is one of the most important cases of the term. Then we highlight pro-life marches from coast to coast with EWTN News' Catherine Hadro.

A Supreme Court case argued last week could have significant implications for a decade-long religious liberty battle fought by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The case is Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Gina Raimondo which challenges the authority of the federal administrative state to dictate certain rules and regulations related to federal laws. Becket Law's President and CEO Mark Rienzi joins us today to explain why this seeming technical case is one of the most important cases of the term. Then we highlight pro-life marches from coast to coast with EWTN News' Catherine Hadro.

In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Josh Bertram engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Russell Moore, focusing on his book "Losing Our Religion" and the topic of Christian nationalism. Moore, a prominent figure in American evangelicalism, offers insights into the evolving relationship between faith and politics, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach in these challenging times.The conversation also explores the broader social and ethical implications of religious engagement in public policy, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between church, state, and society. Moore's perspectives shed light on the transformative changes within the evangelical community and its impact on contemporary political discourse.Guest Bio:Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of the forthcoming book Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America (Penguin Random House).The Wall Street Journal has called Moore “vigorous, cheerful, and fiercely articulate.” He was named in 2017 to Politico Magazine's list of top fifty influence-makers in Washington, and has been profiled by such publications as the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, and the New Yorker.An ordained Baptist minister, Moore served previously as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and, before that, as the chief academic officer and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also taught theology and ethics.Moore was a Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and currently serves on the board of the Becket Law and as a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum in Washington, D.C.He also hosts the weekly podcast The Russell Moore Show and is co-host of Christianity Today's weekly news and analysis podcast, The Bulletin. Russell was President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2013 to 2021. Prior to that role, Moore served as provost and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he also taught theology and ethics.A native Mississippian, he and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons. They live in Nashville, where he teaches the Bible regularly at their congregation, Immanuel Church.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Laura Wolk Slavis, famed attorney with Becket Law, joins Dan to discuss a big victory in the courts for religious freedom on the abortion reversal pill case (Bella Health and Wellness v. Weiser).

Attorney Nick Reaves of Becket Law joins Dan to discuss the lawsuit filed by Archdiocese of Denver against the state of Colorado regarding universal preschool. Also, complete unknown musician Oliver Anthony goes viral and hits it big with 'Rich Men North of Richmond' and Dan thinks he knows why it struck such a chord with so many Americans.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A special counsel has been named in the investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings. He's the son of President Joe Biden, who was at the White House today when the news broke. And Catholic couple has filed a lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts. They allege the commonwealth is rejecting their application to be foster parents because of their Catholic faith. Senior Counsel at Becket Law who is representing the Burkes, Lori Windham, joins to give us a little background on the Burke's story and what ultimately led her to file the lawsuit on their behalf. While at World Youth Day in Lisbon, EWTN Vatican News Correspondent Colm Flynn had the chance to speak to Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester. Finally this evening, today is the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, a special day for the Franciscan order, and a new movie is highlighting the work of a Franciscan nun in Honduras. It tells the story of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, who helped more than 87,000 children in Honduras escape poverty and violence. Executive Producer of "With This Light," Jessica Sarowitz, joins to share what inspired her to tell this story. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

It was a pleasure to be joined by the Editor in Chief of CHRISTIANITY TODAY, Dr. Russell Moore, to discuss his new book LOSING OUR RELIGION. So, of course, we started with the very controversial topic of whether dogs go to heaven! But it was actually a nice way to break the ice before getting into the serious subject of depression. We talked about so much including: How professing Christians dismiss the words of Jesus as being "not for our time"; becoming disillusioned, as in losing some illusions that we previously held; the problem of "protecting the ministry," truth be damned; old coalitions blowing up and surprising new coalitions forming; and much, much more.   Dr. Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. Dr. Moore served previously as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and, before that, as the chief academic officer and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also taught theology and ethics. Moore was a Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and currently serves on the board of Becket Law which exists to defend the free exercise of all faiths, from Anglican to Zoroastrian. He also hosts the weekly podcast The Russell Moore Show and is co-host of Christianity Today's weekly news and analysis podcast, The Bulletin. And certainly not least among his roles is husband to Maria, dad of five sons and Bible teacher at their congregation, Immanuel Church.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   www.democracygroup.org/shows/talkin-politics-religion   www.threads.net/@coreysnathan   www.threads.net/@russellmoore   www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709965/losing-our-religion-by-russell-moore/   www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/russell-moore-show/

It was a pleasure to be joined by the Editor in Chief of CHRISTIANITY TODAY, Dr. Russell Moore, to discuss his new book LOSING OUR RELIGION. So, of course, we started with the very controversial topic of whether dogs go to heaven! But it was actually a nice way to break the ice before getting into the serious subject of depression. We talked about so much including: How professing Christians dismiss the words of Jesus as being "not for our time"; becoming disillusioned, as in losing some illusions that we previously held; the problem of "protecting the ministry," truth be damned; old coalitions blowing up and surprising new coalitions forming; and much, much more.   Dr. Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. Dr. Moore served previously as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and, before that, as the chief academic officer and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also taught theology and ethics. Moore was a Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and currently serves on the board of Becket Law which exists to defend the free exercise of all faiths, from Anglican to Zoroastrian. He also hosts the weekly podcast The Russell Moore Show and is co-host of Christianity Today's weekly news and analysis podcast, The Bulletin. And certainly not least among his roles is husband to Maria, dad of five sons and Bible teacher at their congregation, Immanuel Church.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   www.democracygroup.org/shows/talkin-politics-religion   www.threads.net/@coreysnathan   www.threads.net/@russellmoore   www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709965/losing-our-religion-by-russell-moore/   www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/russell-moore-show/

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Two major Supreme Court decisions were made today. One protects religious freedom and liberties for those in the workforce and another rejects the use of race as a factor in college admissions. While Republican presidential candidates were quick to applaud the US Supreme Court's decision tossing out the use of affirmative action in college admissions, with one saying “picking winners and losers based on race is fundamentally wrong,” President Joe Biden went before the cameras with an entirely different take, saying “discrimination still exists in America.” President and CEO of Becket Law, Mark Rienzi, joins to tell us about the ruling in favor of the Christian postal worker and whether the Supreme Court has also strengthened religious freedom for all Americans. Meanwhile, a recent poll by NBC News finds that 55% of voters would like to see US troops at the Southern border to stop drug smugglers, and 46% of voters polled said they would support a presidential candidate that would deploy troops to the border in an effort to deal with the migrant surge. Republican Congressman Pat Fallon, joins to tell us what he makes of this poll. Finally this evening, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul is about more than their lives. It also honors their martyrdom. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, has more. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

It's Friday, June 23rd, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Chris Galanek, sitting in for Adam McManus.   By Jonathan Clark   At least 700 Christians killed in Nigeria last month   The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law reports at least 700 Christians were killed in Nigeria last month.   Three hundred of the killings occurred over just three days in the country's north-central Plateau State. It's one of the bloodiest incidents of persecution against Christians in Nigeria.    Since January, jihadists have killed over 2,000 Christians in the African nation. Nigeria is ranked sixth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian.   Africa now the world's terrorism hot spot   Speaking of Africa, the continent is now considered the world's terrorism hot spot.    Counterterrorism experts met this week at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City. They reported half of the victims of terrorism were in sub-Saharan Africa last year.    International Christina Concern noted, “The Christian population in Africa faces an exigent security situation as the capabilities and intentions of terrorist groups expand throughout the continent.”   Psalm 14:4 says, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?”   Biden administration loses abortion and transgenderism case   In the U.S., the Biden administration lost its case to force Christian healthcare workers to support abortion and transgenderism.    The administration missed a Tuesday deadline to appeal a federal court ruling in the case. The ruling protected doctors from participating in actions that violate their conscience.    Luke Goodrich, vice president at Becket Law, said, “After multiple defeats in court, the federal government has thrown in the towel on its controversial, medically unsupported transgender mandate. . . . This is a win for patients, conscience, and common sense.”   David Horowitz's ominous warning to America   America's next presidential election could be her last.    That's the contention of David Horowitz, the author of America's #1 bestselling new political book entitled Final Battle. He talks on today's Generations Radio show with guest host Adam McManus.   He says the Democrats pose a deadly threat to our freedom. Their real goal is a one-party state. And they are willing to break even Constitutional provision, law, precedent, and procedure to see that it happens.   McMANUS: “The third comment that Gary Bauer made about the indictment of Donald Trump: The depth of the corruption in our federal institutions in their politicization is breathtaking. No reasonable person can believe it is merely a coincidence that just as the FBI is forced to reveal a document that finally puts the corruption charges against Biden on the front pages, Trump is suddenly indicted with predictable results.”   HOROWITZ: “Biden's family has been made rich beyond their wildest dreams. I just saw an estimated of $50 million in bribes from foreign powers that are hostile to us, starting with China. They're traders. This is treason.   “Trump has created the largest patriotic movement in American history. And the Democrats are always trying to portray Trump as a traitor or as somebody who's trying to overthrow the Constitution.   “On the contrary, the facts are very simple. Make America Great Again and America First: These are patriotic sentiments and policies and attitudes. The Democrats turn everything on their head, everything they do they project onto their opponents.”   To hear Adam's entire 29-minute interview with David Horowitz, author of America's number one political bestseller Final Battle, go to Generations.org/Radio.   Charitable giving experiences steepest drop since 2007   The Giving USA Foundation reports charitable giving in America decreased to $499 billion last year, down from $517 billion in 2021. Factoring for inflation, it was a 10% drop in giving, the steepest decline since the Great Recession of 2007-2009.   Despite this, churches and religious institutions remained by far the largest recipients of giving last year. Gifts to religious groups totaled $140 billion dollars. The next highest recipients were education and human services, each at $70 billion.    Utah school board readmits Bibles into schools and libraries   And finally, a school board in Utah reversed course on Tuesday and readmitted Bibles back into schools and libraries.   Last month, the Davis School District banned Bibles for not being “age-appropriate.” The decision met with significant pushback before being reversed this week.   The issue arose after Utah passed a law last year that lets parents challenge “sensitive material” in pubic schools. Unfortunately, the law, intended to protect children from indecent material, was used as an unsuccessful attack on the Bible.    Psalm 12:6-7 says, “The words of the LORD pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. You shall keep them, O LORD, You shall preserve them from this generation forever.”   Close   And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Friday, June 23rd in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Chris Galanek. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Should a Catholic hospital stop seeing Medicare and Medicaid patients because it has a lit candle in its Catholic chapel? Lori Windham, vice president and senior counsel at Becket Law, discusses their latest case involving HHS and religious liberty. The Biden administration has ordered St. Francis Catholic Hospital to extinguish the sanctuary candle required by Catholic doctrine while the transubstantiated Eucharist is in the tabernacle or get disqualified for any reimbursements for care. Lori talks about the absurd and capricious nature of this demand, while I argue that this shouldn't even be a matter for the federal government but rather the local fire marshal. What are the next steps -- and does Xavier Becerra really want to take another beating in the 10th Circuit and Supreme Court?

It's First Amendment week at LOOPcast! First, here's everything you need to know about the Twitter files bombshell (00:00:48). Star attorney Lori Windham decodes this week's SCOTUS case, 303 Creative, and what it means for your future (00:15:55). Tom shares that feeling when your clip goes viral (00:45:27), and is this the twilight of free speech (00:49:04)?Did you know…LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!LINKS YOU'LL LOVETwitter BOMBSHELL at the New York PostLori Windham at Becket LawAlliance Defending Freedom (ADF) brief on 303 Creative v. ElenisThe Heroes and Zeroes 2022 Bracket! (VOTE NOW!)Warnock Wins in GADopamine Shot for Tom! CatholicVote Goes Viral on TwitterPro-LGBT Restaurant Kicks Out Pro-Life GroupAs always, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions to: info@catholicvote.orgIf you love the LOOP and LOOPcast, consider chipping in to keep the mikes on! Become a Champion: https://catholicvote.org/champions All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. The participants' opinions are based on information they deem reliable, but should not be taken as medical or betting advice.

On this episode, Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.

Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.

Did you know that over the past 15 years, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of religious freedom 81% of the time? When people of faith bring cases to the court, religious liberty tends to win. Lori Windham, senior counsel at Becket Law, discusses recent wins in the Supreme Court and what challenges are likely to continue to be presented to our nation's highest court. Join the Conscience Project's Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and the Register's senior editor, Joan Desmond for this Religious Freedom Matters episode.

Emilie Kao is in the right place at the right time.As Director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation, Kao is an attorney who has defended religious freedom for the last 14 years. She has worked on behalf of victims of religious freedom violations in East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South Asia at the State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom and Becket Law.Previously she worked at the United Nations and Latham & Watkins.Kao also taught international human rights law at George Mason University Law School as an adjunct law professor.She earned an A.B. degree in Near Eastern Civilizations and Languages at Harvard-Radcliffe College and a J.D. at Harvard Law School. She is a member of the Supreme Court Bar and the bar associations of California and the District of Columbia.Today, she is serving as a critical buffer between the Biden Administration and fundamental rights of Americans like you and I. On today's episode of Family Matters, we'll talk with Emilie about the Equality Act and the response to it called the Promise to America's Children.I hope you can join us.Support the show (https://www.akfamily.org/donate/)

Watch this online public dialogue on how Catholics can combat bigotry with the help of the Gospel. Louis Brown, Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation, and Montse Alvarado, Executive Director and Vice President of Becket Law, share their reflections on the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests and riots, in addition to their personal experiences regarding race and how it has influenced their lives as Catholics. They also discuss discriminatory responses by some government leaders against people of faith during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how we as Catholics can best evangelize to our communities during this anxious time.

In today's News: Bull selected to head Concordia Nebraska In August, Dr. Bernard D. Bull will become the 11th president of Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb. (CUNE). Bull, who currently serves as president of Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, will succeed the Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, who accepted a call last year to serve as president of Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn. Stuart Bartruff, chair of the CUNE Board of Regents, said that Bull is “known nationally for his innovative insights regarding Christian education at all levels” and that he had the unanimous support of the board. The Rev. Russ Sommerfeld, currently serving as interim CUNE president, will continue in that role until Bull’s arrival.  Court hears argument concerning ministerial exception  The Archdiocese of Chicago will be in court this week for oral argument before the entire Seventh Circuit to defend its right to select and supervise its own ministers of the faith. In Demkovich v. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, the former music director of St. Andrew parish is suing the Archdiocese of Chicago for requiring its liturgical leaders to follow the tenets of the Catholic faith. As the church music director, Sandor Demkovich played a central role in conveying the Catholic faith to the congregation. When Demkovich entered into a same-sex marriage in violation of his employment agreement and 2,000-year-old Church teachings, the pastor let him go. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru reaffirmed that religious groups have the right to choose who teaches the faith. Today, the Archdiocese, represented by Becket Law, will argue before the entire court that religious organizations must be free to select, supervise, and communicate with their own ministers of the faith without government interference.  Baby is found in a garbage bag  An Illinois woman is facing both first degree attempted murder and child abandonment charges for the attempted killing of her newborn child, who was found tied up in a trash bag inside a nursing home restroom. Forty-year-old Verna Tolentino. was an employee at Glenview Terrace Nursing Home in Glenview, Illinois, at the time of the incident. According to an NBC News affiliate, Tolentino locked herself into a bathroom and called 911 during her shift on Jan. 11th, reporting “abdominal pain.” More than two hours later, janitorial staff cleaning up that restroom were shocked to find a baby boy in a tied-up garbage bag. The baby was taken to a local hospital where he was stabilized. Tolentino was subsequently transferred to the Labor and Delivery unit of the hospital where she was admitted in order to receive postpartum care. The Cook County State’s Attorney Felony Review Unit approved the attempted murder and child abandonment charges in early February after reviewing the case.  ‘Abortion Center to the Stars’ closes  A late-term abortion facility in Beverly Hills, California, which was known as the “Abortion Clinic to the Stars,” has closed and its office has been vacated. According to a business record obtained by Operation Rescue, the Sinai Women’s Center, which also went by the name Pro-Choice Medical Center, had its last day of business on Dec. 31, 2020.  The office was vacated over the weekend of January 30-31, 2021, according to a City official. The abortion business, which was owned and operated by abortionist Josepha Seletz, was one of eight abortion facilities to openly conduct risky, multi-day abortions into the third trimester of pregnancy. 

There’s no denying that 2020 has been a trying year.Churches all over the nation closed their doors because of COVID-19. Rioters burned and looted businesses in cities from Portland, Oregon, to Kenosha, Wisconsin. And a contested election has left many Americans concerned for the country’s future.Amid the trials and tribulations of this year, Becket Law’s annual Religious Freedom Index found that religious liberty is still an essential American value. Becket Law, a nonprofit, public interest legal institute, says its mission is "to defend the free exercise of all faiths, from Anglican to Zoroastrian."In a survey of 1,000 Americans, 78% said they believe “religion is important to providing stability to society during times of social unrest,” Becket Law reports in its index.Caleb Lyman, director of research and analytics at Becket Law, joins the show to explain Americans’ current view of religious freedom and whether the nation's perspective on faith has changed during 2020. Lyman also discusses the survey’s surprising findings regarding how Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) views religion. We also cover these stories: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he will recertify the state's election results.Conservatives push back on former Vice President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.Federal judges in both Michigan and Georgia dismiss election-related lawsuits from lawyer Sidney Powell. Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, November 19, 20204:20 pm: Terry Jeffrey, Founder of CNS News, joins the program for his piece in Townhall in which he outlines the five evil things he expects from Joe Biden as President of the United States4:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist of the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod for his weekly visit about politics and the nation’s economy6:05 pm: Representative Candace Pierucci joins Rod to discuss her legislation that would help rein-in and regulate no-bid contracts entered into by the state during emergency situations6:20 pm: Caleb Lyman, Director of Research and Analytics at Becket Law, joins the show to discuss the results of a recent survey that shows religious freedom is an area of unity amongst Americans despite their political leaning6:35 pm: Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock joins Rod to discuss his concern that Joe Biden could restore the original borders of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase National Monuments that were set by President Barack Obama and later reduced by President Donald Trump6:50 pm: Political communications expert Jared Whitley joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece for Utah Policy pondering whether the United States is divided beyond repair

In today's News: Synod adopts a new budget  In this year like no other, the setting of a budget for FY21 — was reached at last on Sept. 22 when the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors adopted an operating expenditure resolution of $59.6 million. By contrast, the FY20 budget, after adjustments for big “one-off” events — the Triennial Synod Convention and the LCMS youth gathering — was more than 16 percent higher at $69.3 million. Such a cautious approach to expenditures in FY21 was justified in consideration of major economic uncertainties in the current forecasting environment, not the least of which has been the impact of covid-19.  Appeal for Nativity scene  Liberty Counsel filed its reply brief to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals refuting the opinion by an Indiana federal judge who ruled against the Nativity scene display at the Jackson County Courthouse. Liberty Counsel represents Jackson County and oral argument is scheduled for Nov. 12. In addition to the Nativity scene, the annual holiday display also includes a large lighted Santa Claus, sleigh with reindeer and a group of Christmas carolers. The courthouse grounds are also decorated with many kinds of lights and other non-religious symbols of the holiday season. Judge Tanya Pratt previously ruled in favor of a plaintiff who does not live or work in the county and does not transact any business in the Jackson County Courthouse. This building no longer hosts court proceedings as they are now conducted in the new courthouse. The U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal appeals courts have recognized that government entities may recognize Christmas as a holiday and may maintain Christmas displays that include both religious and secular symbols.  Seminaries may enforce religious belief on students  In a landmark decision with nationwide impact, a federal judge ruled that a seminary has the right to train students for ministry according to its sincere religious beliefs, free from government entanglement. Wednesday, in Maxon v. Fuller Theological Seminary, the Central District of California blocked claims by two individuals who sued Fuller Theological Seminary, arguing that federal law made it illegal for the seminary to dismiss them from its school of theology for violating its religious standards. Becket Law is defending the seminary, arguing that the government cannot control how religious schools train future ministers and other religious leaders. When students apply to Fuller Theological Seminary, they agree to faithfully follow the seminary’s religious standards throughout their training for ministry and other religious service. Like all their peers, the plaintiffs made that agreement. But after the seminary learned that the plaintiffs had violated the standards, the seminary dismissed them and refunded their costs for the classes they were unable to complete. The plaintiffs then sued. The judge dismissed the plaintiffs’ lawsuit, explaining: “It is well established . . . That courts should refrain from trolling through a person’s or institutions religious beliefs.” 

On June 15th of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, ruling that the prohibition of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act extends to sexual orientation and gender identity as well. LGBT rights groups hailed the decision as a major victory, but churches and other faith-based organizations worried that it would impinge on their religious freedom. In three cases since Bostock, however, the Supreme Court has vindicated religious freedom. Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue struck down that state’s (and by extension every other state’s) “Blaine Amendment.” Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania upheld an exemption from the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate based on religious or moral reasons. And Our Lady of Guadalupe v. Morrisey-Berru (in which the Assemblies of God was joined a friend-of-the-court brief) expanded the scope of the “ministerial exception.” Given the divergent outcomes of these four cases—Bostock pulling one way, the three other cases pulling the other—many people are asking: Where is the Supreme Court heading with religious freedom? That’s the question Eric Kniffin and I will discuss in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Eric Kniffin is a partner in the law firm of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, where he works in the Religious Institutions Practice Group. Before joining the firm, he worked as a trial attorney for the United States Department of ‎Justice, practicing in the Civil Rights Division. He also served as legal counsel for Becket Law, a leading religious freedom litigator.

In today's News: Twin wins for religious liberty Religious freedom scored two victories today at The U.S. Supreme Court. In one ruling, government cannot interfere with a religious school’s judgement on who should or should not teach religion classes, according to a 7-2 ruling handed down by the United States Supreme Court. The case concerned two Catholic schools right to select educators who reflect their understanding of their faith, free from government interference. The religious liberty legal firm Becket Law is represented the schools that are facing lawsuits from two teachers fired for unsatisfactory performance. Becket argued that the schools’ hiring and firing decisions fall under a “ministerial exemption,” meaning religious institutions have the right to decide whom they want imparting the faith to others, free from government interference — even when the employees in question, in this case teachers, are not “ministers” in the strictest sense. Little Sisters of the Poor win The second win was also a 7-2 ruling, this decision siding with the Little Sisters of the Poor and their bid to stop being forced to distribute abortion-inducing and contraceptive drugs to their employees. The Obama administration had first mandated that employers subsidize the provision of contraceptives, including abortion-inducing drugs, to their employees under the auspices of the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic institution that provides support for the elderly poor, refused to comply, as did other religious employers, sparking years of litigation. Millions of PPP dollars to abortion provider On Monday, the Small Business Administration released the names of more than 650,000 companies that received emergency small business aid due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Among them are 43 Planned Parenthood affiliates. Each of these affiliates received at least $150,000 with 16 getting between $1-2 million, 16 getting between $2-5 million, three receiving $5-10 million, and eight receiving $350,000-$1 million. In total, Planned Parenthood received between $65.8 million and $135 million, according to Life Site News. In addition, other pro-abortion organizations received PPP loans as well, including the National Network Of Abortion Providers ($350,000-$1 million), National Abortion Federation ($350,000-$1 million), and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation ($350 – $1 million). Independently owned abortion businesses also received loan money. The loans were given out as part of the $2.2 trillion cares act paycheck protection program. Companies that received funds were required to use the money to pay their employees while the businesses were closed down. To qualify, companies had to employ fewer than 500 people. Despite this, multiple private equity-backed businesses received loans, which, if used properly, do not have to be repaid.

Last week, Catholic bishops in Minnesota and Lutherans in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod united to go against Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota’s stringent order that only allowed 10 people at church services. Diana Verm, senior counsel with Becket Law, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the stand they took that brought Walz back to the negotiating table, and her law firm’s work on behalf of faith leaders in the state. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below.We also cover these stories:Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweets "Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, given facts on the ground."President Trump made threats to regulate or even close down social media platforms after Twitter added a fact check label to two of the president’s tweets. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., says President Donald Trump should stop tweeting about Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” implying that Scarborough may have murdered an aide who worked in his office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Fresh Perspective on Religious Freedom from One of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. On Wednesday, November 14, Rumi Forum had the honor to host Luke Goodrich of Becket Law for a talk about his latest book, Free to Believe. Goodrich discussed why religious freedom is important and how it can be defended in contemporary America. Many Americans feel like their religious freedoms are under attack and their beliefs will soon be punished as a form of bigotry. Others say these fears are overblown and Christians should stop complaining about imaginary persecution. In Free to Believe, leading religious freedom attorney Luke Goodrich challenges both sides of this debate, offering surprising insights on the most controversial religious freedom conflicts today—including gay rights, abortion rights, Islam, and the public square. Goodrich shows that threats to religious freedom are real—but they might not be what you think. As a lawyer at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Goodrich has won several historic Supreme Court victories for clients like the Little Sisters of the Poor and Hobby Lobby. Combining frontline experience with faithful attention to Scripture, Goodrich offers a groundbreaking book—full of clear insight, practical wisdom, and refreshing hope for all people of faith.

“We’ve long lived in a country where religious freedom was secure, and we didn’t need to give it much thought,” writes Luke Goodrich. “Now we’re realizing the country is changing and we might not enjoy the same degree of religious freedom forever. If we don’t start thinking about it now, we’ll be unprepared.” I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine, coordinator of Religious Freedom Initiatives for the Assemblies of God (USA), and your host. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I’m talking to Luke Goodrich about the contemporary state of American religious freedom. Luke Goodrich is vice president and senior counsel at Becket Law, a leading non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. He was part of the Becket legal team that won four major Supreme Court cases in four years: Little Sisters of the Poor v. Burwell, Holt v. Hobbs, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, and Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC. He is the author of Free to Believe: The Battle over Religious Liberty in America, published this past Tuesday by Multnomah. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Help! I’m in Charge:  No matter what kind of leader you are, the pressure to get everything right can plague you with worry. That's why in Help! I’m in Charge, Rod Loy offers the candid advice you need to face the fears and challenges of leadership. Straightforward, light-hearted, but never sugar-coated, Help! I’m in Charge will guide you to develop the kind of practical, Scripture-based leadership skills that can fortify your confidence for years to come.  For more information about Help! I’m in Charge, visit RodLoyBooks.com.

Emilie Kao is the director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation, which strives to formulate and promote conservative public policies in the United States. As an attorney she has defended religious freedom for the last 14 years in East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia at the State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom and Becket Law.

In this episode: Today we're joined by Lori Windham of Becket Law (@BecketLaw), who helps go behind the curtain of June's First Amendment Supreme Court victories, including protecting the religious free speech of Christian cake bakers and pro-life crisis pregnancy centers. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/QtvNHfuVYR8 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has high praise for religious organizations that help communities in times of disaster. Churches provide shelter, food, and relief distribution to the community. Some even serve as FEMA response bases, distributing food, clothing, and hygiene products, as well as providing warehouse facilities for emergency relief supplies. Yet, FEMA will not allow churches to apply for disaster grants to repair their own damage. This, despite the fact that FEMA actively encourages secular nonprofits to apply. Three Texas churches are taking FEMA to court. They’re represented by Becket Law, a nonprofit public-interest legal institute that protects religious rights. Today’s guest, Becket attorney Diana Verm, discusses why these churches are taking action and what the outlook is for the case.

The Christian Outlook – September 23, 2017Jim Daly of Focus on the Family joined Eric Metaxes to share about the special release film, “Mully.” We remember the life of Nabeel Qureshi, apologist, author, and convert from Islam. Ravi Zacharias of RZIM ministries speaks at Houston's First Baptist Church about his unique place in the Kingdom and the impact that he had in this world. Also, with the threat of North Korea rising, President Trump speaks at the UN. Kevin McCullough turns to veteran of all things North Korea, Gordon Chang to explain. Daniel Bomberg of Becket Law shares with Don Kroah about how churches have not been getting government assistance in taking care of flood victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Rwandan soccer bans Azealia Banks, we ask one Facebook meme what another one would say about Snopes, and we’ll dig into a book from the patron saint of caucasian-ness. --- To get tickets to our live recording of God Awful Movies in Chicago, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-with-cognitive-dissonance-tickets-29713113723 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies --- If you’d like to send a gift subscription to Becket Law at 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20036, click here: https://secure.americanhumanist.org/thehumanist/subscribe --- Guest Links: To hear us on the Skeptic Zone podcast, click here: http://www.skepticzone.tv/ --- Special Thanks to Ranger Kasdorf for providing this week’s lyrical Farnworth Quote, with additional thanks to Savant (aka Datakrash) for producing the beat behind it. --- Headlines: Snopes is still snopes ya dopes: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/27/snopes-remains-a-credible-fact-checking-site-so-dont-let-the-critics-distract-you/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4042194/Facebook-fact-checker-arbitrate-fake-news-accused-defrauding-website-pay-prostitutes-staff-includes-escort-porn-star-Vice-Vixen-domme.html http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/25/technology/for-fact-checking-website-snopes-a-bigger-role-brings-more-attacks.html?_r=0 Latest data on the economic boom the ark park isn’t:http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/12/28/no-bars-and-few-restaurants-grant-county-year-after-alcohol-vote/95528796/ Azealia banks has been slaughtering chickens in her closet for three years for witchcraft http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/31/rapper-azealia-banks-slaughtered-chickens-in-her-closet-for-three-years-as-a-form-of-witchcraft/ Rwandan soccer league bans witchcraft http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/30/rwandan-soccer-league-bans-witchcraft-for-some-reason/ Gospel singer: gay people are perverts who will die http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/31/gospel-singer-kim-burrell-to-church-members-gay-people-are-perverts-who-will-die/ Humanist group gets ebenezer award for not letting them send jesus conditional presents http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/30/humanist-group-gets-ebenezer-award-from-conservative-group-for-daring-to-defend-the-constitution/ Church in Sri lanka accidentally gives people lyrics to tupac song http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/26/a-church-in-sri-lanka-accidentally-gave-people-the-lyrics-to-tupacs-version-of-hail-mary/