Tag Archives: Christianists

The Texas Tribune reports: Rafael Cruz, the right-wing pastor and father of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, told a Texas Senate committee on Tuesday that public schools must be required to teach anti-communist lessons in order to reaffirm what he said is America’s true, Christian heritage. “Communism needs to undermine the construct of god because government must become your god,” he …

KEITH SELF: I now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride. SARAH MCBRIDE: Thank you, Madam Chair, Ranking Member Keating. BILL KEATING: Mr. Chairman, could you repeat your introduction again, please? SELF: Yes, we have set the standard on the floor of the House, and I’m simply– KEATING: What is that standard, Mr. Chairman? Would you repeat what you just …

Clarksburg, West Virginia’s CBS affiliate reports: The West Virginia Democratic Party is calling on the lawmakers to immediately remove an amendment that would allow health care providers to visually inspect a child’s genitals for purposes of verifying biological sex without parental consent from Senate Bill 456. The amendment was introduced by House Judiciary Chair J.B. Akers. The bill would reaffirm the …

NBC News reports: A Texas state bill could charge transgender people with “gender identity fraud,” making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading to jail time. The bill, which was filedby Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson, would make it a state jail felony if a person “knowingly makes a false or misleading verbal or written …

Religion News Service reports: Ryan Walters is looking for 55,000 Bibles, and he is seeking $60 donations for each of them. Walters, who is Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction, has made national headlines for his efforts to get Bibles into the hands of public school kids in his state. After state officials earlier this week rejected his request for …

Toledo’s CBS affiliate reports: She was a self-proclaimed prophetess, a six-time Toledo mayoral candidate and an unforgettable figure in local politics. Opal Covey made headlines for her bold claims, her fiery speeches and even a unique campaign van. Now, the woman who claimed to be chosen by God has died at 84. She owned and operated Opal’s Country Store & …

NBC News reports: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at young people questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. The justices took up an appeal brought by Kaley Chiles, a Christian therapist, who argued that the restriction violates her free speech rights under the Constitution’s First Amendment. …

Courthouse News reports: The Sixth Circuit ruled late Thursday to uphold an award of damages against former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who was sued after refusing to issue two gay men a marriage license. The three-judge panel unanimously rejected Davis’ arguments that she was immune to the lawsuit and upheld a jury award of $100,000 in emotional damages to …

The Oklahoman reports: The Senate Education Appropriations subcommittee presented its budget recommendation for the Oklahoma State Department of Education Wednesday, which nixed a $3 million request by the agency to place Bibles in classrooms. In January, Walters presented his agency’s proposed budget to the subcommittee, which included $3 million to place Bibles in classrooms. The request was not considered by …

“I am grateful to move HJR0051 forward with a positive recommendation to the State and Local Committee. I believe it is important to seek Almighty God’s hand of blessing in our state. As our Founders sought His help, I think it is important to seek His help today. If we are to pass on a free and prosperous state to …

Austin’s NRP affiliate reports: A student LGBTQ+ organization is suing Texas A&M University over its newly adopted policy banning drag performances on its public campuses. The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of the Queer Empowerment Council, a coalition of student groups at Texas A&M University-College Station. The lawsuit aims to block the university from enforcing the policy, which the …

Michigan Live reports: A former church leader will stand trial on 60 charges related to sexual abuse after a Washtenaw County judge added 30 more counts based on preliminary testimony. Supporters of the eight men and one boy who testified against Zachary Radcliff, 29, could be heard crying in the courtroom as Judge J. Cedric Simpson read off the additional charges. …

Courthouse News reports: Lawmakers in the Texas Senate Education K-16 Committee gave initial approval Tuesday to two bills that would put more Christian teachings and practices in public schools, setting Republicans up with a second chance after similar proposals failed to become law in 2023. Senate Bill 10, authored by Weatherford Republican Senator Phil King [photo], would require a 16 by …

From just-confirmed Education Sec. Linda McMahon: As you are all aware, President Trump nominated me to take the lead on one of his most momentous campaign promises to families. My vision is aligned with the President’s: to send education back to the states and empower all parents to choose an excellent education for their children. As a mother and grandmother, …

Billings’ NBC affiliate reports: A Senate joint resolution to oppose same-sex marriage and the 2015 Obergefell decision was tabled in the body’s Judiciary committee on Monday morning. Republicans in the Legislature sought to pass a formal resolution that Obergefell v. Hodges, the U.S. Supreme Court case that codified same-sex marriage into federal law, was “at odds with the Constitution of …

“Black people certainly can be proud of the fact that they’re Black people. Asians, Hispanics, gay people — every demographic group you can name can and should be proud of their membership in that group except white men. “The only feelings that white men are permitted to feel about their group identity are remorse, shame, and disgust. That’s been the …

Raleigh’s NBC affiliate reports: An Asheboro man who help popularize the “Thank You Jesus” signs found in so many front yards faces a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. Lucas Timothy Hunt, 25, was arrested Tuesday. Police claim he received a video that showed two underage girls engaged in a sex act. A tip from the National Center for …

Via email from hate group leader Monica Cole: Clorox offends conservative viewers in its latest commercial, “Clean Feels Satisfying. Clean Feels Good.” In this ad, a woman is cleaning her house using Clorox, and then, at the end of the commercial, she takes off her bra. It is never appropriate for someone to remove an undergarment during an advertisement. Even …

Posted to the Family Research Council’s website: In 2023, the rate of people who identified as LGBTQ was 7.6%. At the time, that was a sharp increase from the 3.5% recorded in 2020. However, in just one year’s time, the number has continued to climb. In fact, Gallup released a poll last week that found a record “high of 9.3% …

From the MAGA evangelical site Charisma News: God is still in the business of doing miracles today. At Bethel Church, the supernatural is not only embraced but often experienced in profound and awe-inspiring ways. One of the most fascinating phenomena to capture attention is the appearance of a “glory cloud”—a swirling mist filled with gold dust that has been witnessed …