Tag Archives: Christianists

CBS News reports: Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to three sources. When asked for comment, a spokesman for Thune would only tell CBS News, “Two things we don’t discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the …

Just in via press release: This Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. CT, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, a Louisiana resident and former state representative, will hold a one-hour broadcast “Pray for the Nation” in response to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Christian leaders including Pastor Carter Conlon, Pastor Jack Hibbs, Michele Bachmann, Dr. …

The Baptist-led site Word & Way reports: Mike Johnson of Louisiana was reelected today (Jan. 3) to lead the U.S. House of Representatives. During his acceptance remarks a bit later, he read what he called a prayer from Thomas Jefferson. But Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation call it a “spurious quotation,” adding it’s unlikely Jefferson actually wrote or delivered …

Law.com reports: Eli Lilly & Co. has been hit with a suit claiming it fired a New Jersey drug sales representative for holding a biblically based view on sexual morality. In a case that pits an employee’s right to religious expression against the company’s support of its LGBTQ+ workers, plaintiff Jonathan Samaniego claims he was terminated based on his religious …

Via email from the Family Research Council: Ultimately, as believers, we know that success for our country will only come from humbling ourselves before the Lord. Acknowledging Him as sovereign, provider, protector, and creator. We need to pray our leaders seek the Lord in the new year, that they appeal to Him every step they take in Washington, D.C., and …

“What a terrible day when we see terrorist attacks on American soil. It’s absolutely tragic and we’ve got to look as a country on how these things happen. We absolutely have to shut down the border, we can’t allow terrorists to come across the border. We also have to take a look at how are these terrorists coming from people …

“Let’s talk a little bit about the mosques in America. They have been on the rise, the building of mosques all across this country. What’s the government’s role here in terms of what they need to do? Not just kind of a blanket crackdown on mosques, but to really investigate what is going on at some of these mega mosques, …

“This really goes back to something Ben Franklin said at the Constitutional Convention when he called for prayer, when he said that ‘unless the lord guards the city, the watchmen watch in vain.’ And this is one of those situations, Todd, that shows we need God’s hand of protection upon this nation. “That’s what I was communicating to the Speaker …

“When I think back on 2024, one word comes to mind – REVIVAL. We saw the REVIVAL of common sense as We The People soundly rejected the lawfare, destructive policies, and identity politics of the left. “We saw a spiritual REVIVAL take place on college campuses across America as many of our nation’s youth proudly declared Jesus Christ as their …

“I think that the die has been cast pretty much. But as I stated I will make up my mind on Friday and I will talk to Mike, maybe President Trump even and to discuss some ideas and issues that I have. “But Mike’s been a good friend to me and there is nobody more honest that I have dealt …

From the far-right Christian site Charisma News: On Jan. 21, 2023, during an appearance on “The Lance Wallnau Show,” Chris Reed of Chris Reed Ministries unveiled a prophetic word that he had not shared publicly until that moment. According to Reed, the vision came to him in a supernatural encounter with the Lord in the second week of January 2023. …

The Parkersburg News-Sentinel reports: The West Virginia Water Development Authority approved giving $5 million to an Ohio-based Catholic-affiliated career and vocational college to expand into the state and to create a conservative think tank without a required recommendation from one of three state officials. The Water Development Authority (WDA) unanimously approved providing $5 million in Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) …

Posted to the Liberty Counsel’s website: Luis Ruiz is a changed man, thanks to a mystery man who prayed over him, revealing the love of Christ, and the Christian counseling that followed. But the LGBTQ wants to SILENCE Ruiz and prevent others from receiving the lifesaving counseling that changed his life. Liberty Counsel just filed a brief urging the U.S. …

The Meidas Touch reports: In a 2007 interview on C-SPAN, Pete Hegseth, the former Army National Guard officer and Fox News host nominated to become Trump’s Secretary of Defense, offered a defense of the United States’ actions at Abu Ghraib prison while dismissing the incident as an “absolute exception” to military conduct during the Iraq War. Hegseth not only characterized …

“I have bad news. Let me be direct. The year is almost over. We have raised only 16% to our $250,000 year end matching grant. “We can’t go on like this. We have one week to right the course. You know all we have done over the years from amending many state constitutions to define marriage, to suing the IRS …

The Christian Post reports: Televangelist Kenneth Copeland revealed he was recently hospitalized for several days for a surgical procedure, but he is now doing well and expects to live until he is 120 because of a deal he made with God. “I had what some people would call a bad year. No, I’d never had an extended hospital stay. My …

“Christmas celebrates Christ’s death and resurrection. These are the very reasons why Christ came. Jesus is our only real hope! “The birth of Jesus is worth celebrating, but the resurrection is the reason He was sent. It is the finale of the Christmas story. Jesus was not born to stay in a manger; He was born to go to the …

The Associated Press reports: A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said …

Yahoo News reports: On Sunday, President-Elect Donald Trump unveiled Bo Hines as his pick for the executive director of a presidential crypto council. In 2022, Trump endorsed Hines for a House seat representing North Carolina’s 13th District. Hines, however, lost his bid to Democrat Wiley Nickel. Hines, an ex-football player turned political figure, will take part in the Presidential Council …

Truthout reports: After a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation, 2025 is shaping up to be even more challenging for transgender and queer people across the United States. A legislative tracker maintained by Erin In The Morning and other volunteers has found that nearly 120 anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in states nationwide ahead of the 2025 legislative …