Tag Archives: Christianists

Religion News Service reports: Among a certain cohort of popular evangelical Christian preachers and other conservative personalities, there are some bedrock truths that come not from human reason, they say, but Almighty God. Among them: Donald Trump is the U.S. president, and those who persecute him face death. Joe Biden, the antichrist, should be in prison for treason. Christians should …

Via email from hate group leader Monica Cole: Jewelry company Pandora, through its liberal advertising choices, is attempting to normalize the LGBTQ lifestyle. A recent Pandora commercial, “Loves, Unboxed,” includes a lesbian couple hugging and kissing. The commercial depicts special gift-giving moments with various groups of people: friends, a traditional family (man, woman, and little girl), and a mother and …

Via press release from the Catholic League: The survey was huge: in the summer of 2023, 11,201 respondents were questioned about their religious beliefs. It found that nearly 3-in-10 Americans (28%) have no religious affiliation. Of that group, 17% say they are atheists; 20% identify as agnostic; and 63% confess to being “nothing in particular.” Who are they? The typical …

The Washington Post reports: A motley crew is gathering here this weekend: militia-style groups invoking 1776 and the Civil War. Christian nationalists praying for the chance to confront evil. Racists stoking fear about the “replacement” of White people. Election deniers, anti-vaccination crusaders, conspiracy theorists. And, at the center, a prominent Republican figure whose fiery rhetoric acts as a magnet. Right-wing …

“Lord, everyone who is here comes in accordance right now based on the power we have as Christians and we tie the hands of Satan and all his demons and send them under the feet of Jesus. We, in the name of Jesus, we declare that each person, regardless of their race, nationality, language will serve you and praise you …

The Holland Sentinel reports: A formal complaint has reportedly been filed after a West Michigan wedding venue sparked controversy for its anti-LGBTQ marriage policy. The venue, the Old Wooden Barn, was hand-built in 1905. It was converted into a wedding venue over the past decade. The business, owned by Mitch and Kelli VanOverloop, states its marriage policy clearly online. “Because …

The New York Times reports: Mr. Johnson shut down reporters’ shouted questions with a silent cue, like a cab light switched off, signaling he was no longer available: He held his smartphone phone to his ear and speed-walked out of sight. It is a ploy that Mr. Johnson has used frequently to dodge questions since the fall when he won …

“Right now, there are hundreds of peaceful people that went into the Capitol on January 6th. They did not touch a police officer. They didn’t smash a window. But they have been charged federally for trespassing and called insurrectionists. For the rest of their life — even though many of them were invited in and the doors were open and …

NewsNation reports: A convoy of protestors calling themselves “God’s Army” was in Texas Thursday as the group made their way to California. It’s day four of a two-week-long protest to raise awareness about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. Supporters have traveled from all areas of the country — from states like New Jersey, Missouri and Georgia — to be …

“The Black child in a stable home with married parents who stay married is an anomaly. It is a rare exception to the rule. And that’s the problem. Every other problem is rooted in that one problem. You could go — you could and probably should ignore every other factor, and just focus on this one for now, because it’s …

Posted to Franklin Graham’s Facebook page: The San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to do a great job as he leads the 49ers to the Super Bowl this year! Sunday’s 34-31 comeback win over the Detroit Lions was impressive! He will be the lowest-drafted quarterback to ever start a Super Bowl, and the third-youngest QB to start in a …

Media Matters reports: On January 30, pastor and far-right media figure Jack Hibbs gave the House of Representatives’ opening prayer as guest chaplain at the invitation of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Hibbs used the opportunity to pray for God to bring “holy fear” to the representatives in preparation for a “coming day of judgment” in which “all who have been …

The Washington Examiner reports: A U.S. Navy veteran who is accused of tearing down a Satanic Temple statue within the Iowa state Capitol has been charged with a hate crime. Michael Cassidy, a conservative Christian veteran, is accused of tearing down the display in mid-December, leading to property damages that cost somewhere between $750 and $1,500. The action taken by …

Via press release from the Catholic League: Most Americans would not approve of graphic sex advice being prominently featured on the homepage of a popular search engine. They would be more outraged if it were posted midday when after-school boys and girls could easily access it. But this is exactly what Yahoo did on January 30. The first post below …

The Guardian reports: Rightwing activist Christopher Rufo has links to a self-styled “sociobiology magazine” that is focused on the supposed relationships between race, intelligence and criminality, and which experts have characterized as an outlet for scientific racism. At the time of reporting, Aporia was one of 19 Substack newsletters Rufo links to in the “recommended” section on his own newsletter, …

The Associated Press reports: The repayment demands have Oklahoma’s education agency drawing fierce criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, some of whom say teachers shouldn’t be forced to give the money back. Average teacher pay in Oklahoma is about $54,800, which ranks 38th in the country, according to the National Education Association. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, …

Via press release from Christian Newswire: America’s leader in biblical worldview education, Public School Exit (PSE), is planning an event at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, where it will highlight its message on how the nation’s K-12 public education system is failing our students. Hollywood actress and education freedom advocate, Sam Sorbo, will moderate PSE’s educational luncheon at …

Alex McFarland writes for the Christian Post: Let’s consider what I am sure the woke activists hope is their most effective slur against those who believe in God and who care about America’s future: Christian nationalist. Just about the only word that Democrats are strategically tossing out more than “democracy” these days is the term, “Christian nationalist.” Their hope is …

Via press release from the Catholic League: The National Football League (NFL) is pairing with an anti-Catholic LGBT organization, GLAAD, during Super Bowl week, celebrating what it calls “A Night of Pride with GLAAD.” Sponsored by Smirnoff, the fun and games begin on February 7 and will be carried on CBS Sports, GLAAD, and NFL social channels. GLAAD has a …

The American Family Association writes: After it learned of his controversial comments about homosexuality, American Family Radio is parting ways with well-known church pastor Alistair Begg and his daily radio program “Truth For Life.” In a September podcast on his website, Begg discussed the issue of a Christian attending a same-sex wedding. The pastor said he was asked that question …