Michael Whitehead/contributing writer WASHINGTON – On May 13, the Obama administration directed public schools (K-12) and colleges to permit transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity instead of their biological sex. It did so in a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Education Department (ED), warning that failure of a school district or college to comply might result in loss of federal funding. … [Read more...]
Hundreds pray after Graham rally
JEFFERSON CITY – Hundreds of Missourians gathered for prayer in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol following Franklin Graham’s Decision America rally, May 17. John Jones, pastor of Cadet Baptist Church, drove to the Franklin Graham rally not only with his wife and young children, but also with roughly 20 “prayer warriors” from his church. The group arrived late at the Graham rally because of a traffic jam caused by an car accident on their way to Jefferson City. But they were glad … [Read more...]
6,700 flock to Jeff City despite rain
JEFFERSON CITY – Steady rain and temperatures dipping into the 40s might throw a wet blanket on most outdoor events, but not this one. An estimated 6,700 people from across denominational lines huddled under umbrellas on the chilly, soggy south lawn of Missouri’s Capitol May 17 as Franklin Graham called them to repentance and political engagement. “I have no hope in the Democratic party,” Graham said. “I have no hope in the Republican party. The only hope for this country is Almighty God. … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist University’s Title IX exemption at risk
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University’s application for exemption from Title IX has been questioned by the U.S. Department of Education because of the actions it took in 2001 to separate from the Missouri Baptist Convention. Religious schools and colleges may request an exemption from Title IX if they hold sincere religious convictions about sex or gender and if the school is owned and controlled by a church or religious denomination. In a January 4, 2016, letter from the Department’s … [Read more...]
Thousands expected at Graham rally, May 17
JEFFERSON CITY – Final preparations are being made at the State Capitol in anticipation of one of the largest gatherings ever at the site when Franklin Graham brings his Decision America Tour here May 17 at noon. Graham’s visit to Missouri’s capital marks his 23rd stop in his tour to all 50 state capitals. In each he is holding prayer rallies for the nation in preparation of national elections in August and November. His most recent stop was May 5 in Charleston, West Va. “I’m going to … [Read more...]
SJR 39 dies, fight for religious liberty goes on
JEFFERSON CITY – Supporters of the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment, Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 39, vowed to keep fighting for religious freedom for all Missourians after a House of Representatives’ committee killed the measure April 27. SJR 39, which passed the Senate on a 23-7 vote in March, died a slow death in the House, where it languished for almost a month before the Emerging Issues Committee voted 6-6 on the bill, thus killing it for this session. Three Republicans – Reps. … [Read more...]
Trump’s win draws support, concern from evangelicals
WASHINGTON (BP) – Donald Trump's striking victory in Indiana Tuesday (May 3) apparently settled the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but it did little to resolve the divisiveness among conservatives and evangelical Christians over his controversial candidacy. The brash billionaire triumphed easily in the latest primary over both of his rivals for the GOP nomination, leaving him seemingly with no opponents and an open path to the nomination barring a stunningly dramatic … [Read more...]
SJR 39 dies in committee, Missourians denied chance to vote
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians will not get the opportunity to have their say on Senate Joint Resolution 39, also known as the Missouri Religious Liberty Amendment. The House of Representatives’ Emerging Issues Committee on Wednesday voted 6-6 on the bill, thus ending its chances of making it out of committee to the full House, and ultimately, the citizens of Missouri. "I am sorry to report that freedom suffered a severe setback today,” said Don Hinkle, public policy adviser for the Missouri … [Read more...]
If SJR 39 fails, our future is bleak
One of the weak arguments offered by those opposing the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment (Senate Joint Resolution 39, SJR 39), is that there have been no cases of Christians being hurt due to their belief opposing same-sex “marriage.” Those of us supporting SJR 39 have said while that may be true, there are 14 municipalities in Missouri that have passed ordinances prohibiting discrimination against homosexuals. In some of those cases there are no religious exemptions for clergy, … [Read more...]
Hundreds rally in support of SJR 39
JEFFERSON CITY – Filling every square-foot of the Capitol Rotunda and with many looking on from the balconies above, more than 300 people swarmed Missouri’s State House, April 19, in defense of religious liberty and in support of the Senate Joint Resolution 39 (SJR 39). Standing ovations punctuated the rally as various leaders and lawmakers defended SJR 39, also known as the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment, and urged the crowd to tell their elected leaders to pass SJR 39 without … [Read more...]
Major religious freedom rally, April 19
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats and leaders of most of Missouri’s largest denominations will be featured speakers at the Missouri Religious Freedom Rally set for 2 p.m., April 19 at the State Capitol. Several other notable speakers will be featured along with musical guests. The event is being held as a prelude to a critical vote by the House of Representatives on the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment (SJR 39). “We are asking people to come in … [Read more...]
Professor Carl Esbeck Supports Religious Liberty
Professor Carl Esbeck, U of Missouri Law School, religious liberty specialist ... supports it! Professor Carl Esbeck of the University of Missouri Law School is a legal scholar, a constitutional specialist and expert on our eroding religious liberty. Professor Esbeck embraces the wisdom of supporting Missouri Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 39, in the Missouri House of Representatives ... which is pending in the Missouri House ... as of this writing! His … [Read more...]
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