A St. Louis Circuit Court Judge ruled Nov. 5 that Missouri's definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman is unconstitutional. "The Court finds and declares that any same sex couple that satisfies all the requirements for marriage under Missouri Law, other than being of different sexes, is legally entitled to a marriage license," wrote Judge Rex Burlison. Meanwhile, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has appealed the ruling to the Missouri Supreme Court, but did not … [Read more...]
‘I Stand Sunday’ draws 6,000-plus in Houston
HOUSTON (BP) – As pastors embroiled in a lawsuit against the city of Houston rallied thousands Sunday for the cause of religious liberty and with chants of "Let the people vote," their cohorts in the battle also were crying out for the church to repent for its retreat from the public square and its role as the public conscience. Part revival meeting, part civics lesson, the "I Stand Sunday" rally Nov. 2 in Houston drew more than 6,000 people to Grace Community Church, led by one of five … [Read more...]
‘Bonkers’: Experts reply to Obama
PROVO, Utah – President Barack Obama has insisted that there is a constitutional “right” to same-sex “marriage” in an interview with The New Yorker. “Ultimately, I think the Equal Protection Clause does guarantee same-sex marriage in all 50 states,” Obama told the magazine. But two constitutional scholars with the Ruth Institute Circle of Experts strongly disagree with the president’s assessment of the courts – and his assertion that the Constitution protects homosexual “marriage.” Bill … [Read more...]
Houston Mayor Withdraws Subpoenas of Pastors
HOUSTON (BP) –The subpoenas will be withdrawn, Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced today (Oct. 29). The word "subpoenas" grabbed national attention after it became known that five Houston ministers were being subpoenaed for sermons and other private correspondence regarding their opposition to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. "I don't want to have a national debate about freedom of religion," Parker said in a news conference, according to the Houston Chronicle, "when my whole … [Read more...]
1 million worthless votes
JEFFERSON CITY – A state judge, backed by Attorney General Chris Koster, has ruled that part of Missouri’s constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between a man and a woman is illegal. Jackson County Circuit Judge J. Dale Youngs’ Oct. 3 ruling opens the door for same-sex couples “married” in other states to collect a host of benefits previously afforded only to heterosexual married couples in Missouri. The ruling contradicts a voter approved constitutional amendment passed in … [Read more...]
Jimmy Carter’s comments are compromising, convoluted
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Former President Jimmy Carter, in a recent speech here, made two important points – one of which was ridiculous and the other quite correct, but not rightly applied. In the first case, Mr. Carter affirmed gay civil rights and same-sex marriage by saying Jesus Christ never discriminated against anyone. As a Sunday School teacher for most of his adult life, it seems Mr. Carter would know a little more about Jesus than that. Jesus had clear moral standards which he … [Read more...]
Congress must act, end judicial tyranny
Federal judges have invalidated the will of millions of Americans who voted to amend their state constitutions to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman. I am shocked at the lack of outrage no matter where you stand on the issue. These judges have robbed citizens of the sacred right of voting and upset the balance of powers between the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government. These federal judges are not elected and are given lifetime appointments, often by … [Read more...]
Council brings controversial gay ordinance to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The latest front in the fight to force Christians to accept homosexuality without question or conscience is the Springfield city council. There the city council voted 6 to 3, Oct. 13, to approve an “equal rights” ordinance that extends nondiscrimination protection in housing, employment and public accommodations to include sexual orientation and gender identity. It goes into effect immediately. Council members Doug Burlison, Mike Carroll, Craig Hosmer, Jan Fisk, Cindy … [Read more...]
Mohler: Evangelicals should expect persecution
LOUISVILLE (SBTS) – “Opposition from the world is an opportunity to witness,” said R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, during a special Heritage Week chapel service, Oct. 15. “The opportunity of greatest Christian witness is not when we think the world loves us, but when the world quite openly hates us.” Preaching from John 15:18-27, Mohler said, “This passage is, of course, not completely unfamiliar to us as evangelical Christians in the United … [Read more...]
Gov’t to ministers: marry gays or go to jail
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit and a motion for a temporary restraining order Oct. 17 to stop officials in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from forcing two ordained Christian ministers to perform wedding ceremonies for same-sex couples. City officials told Donald Knapp that he and his wife Evelyn, both ordained ministers who run Hitching Post Wedding Chapel, are required to perform such ceremonies or face months in jail and/or thousands of dollars … [Read more...]
Sen. Cruz: Caesar has no jurisdiction over pulpit
Liberty Institute President Kelly Shackelford and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined together to speak out against the recent subpoenas targeting Houston area pastors. In response to these pastors being asked to turn over their sermons, Ted Cruz made his position clear: "Caesar has no jurisdiction over the pulpit, and when you subpoena one pastor, you subpoena every pastor.” Share this video and article to show your support for the Houston pastors! … [Read more...]
Reaction: Houston sermon subpoenas
WASHINGTON (BP) – The city of Houston has "no business" in issuing subpoenas for the sermons of pastors who oppose a new homosexual-transgender rights ordinance, says Southern Baptist Convention's lead ethicist Russell D. Moore. Opposition to the ordinance is based in part on concerns it will violate the religious freedom of business owners and others who disagree with the measure. Also, foes think it will make women and children vulnerable to sexual predators by permitting people to use … [Read more...]
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