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| | BREAKING: Roe v. Wade overturned | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Friday, June 24, and today's headlines include the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, reactions to the overturning of Roe, and concerns over the Biden administration's proposed Title IX rule changes. | | The U.S. Supreme Court overruled the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade on Friday, concluding that there is no constitutional right to an abortion. In a decision released Friday in the case of Thomas Dobbs, et. al. v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the high court ruled 6-3 to uphold Mississippi’s Gestational Age Act, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks into a pregnancy. | | Justice Samuel Alito, who authored the majority opinion, was joined by justices Clarence Thomas, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote a concurring opinion. | "We hold that Roe and [Planned Parenthood v. Casey] must be overruled. The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision," wrote Alito. "Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from bringing about a national settlement of the abortion issue, Roe and Casey have enflamed debate and deepened division." Read more.In Related News ...List: Churches, pro-life offices torched, vandalized by abortion activists since Supreme Court leak'Concerning': Over 930,000 abortions in 2020, Guttmacher study finds | | P.S. Volume 2 of CP Magazine is here! If you'd like to help support Christian journalism, this digital-only offering runs just $19.99 annually—or get your free copy when you sign-up for a free Christian Post account. Sign-up to download your flipbook or PDF copy today. |
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| Christian leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe | | Christian leaders are speaking out following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Evangelist Alveda King, an ardent pro-life activist and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "Today, the Supreme Court has rightfully overturned that decision, sending the power to regulate abortion back to the elected officials at the state level. I have longed for and prayed for this day. And I will continue to fight for human dignity for everyone—from the womb to the tomb." To read more reactions from Christian faith leaders, including a member of Congress and the son of the Rev. Billy Graham, click here. | | Biden's proposed Title IX rule changes a threat to safety, critics say | | The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled proposed changes to federal civil rights law designed to make it clear that protections against sex discrimination "include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity," drawing pushback from conservatives, civil rights groups, and female athletes. Critics are condemning the proposed changes, with American Principles Project President Terry Schilling stating, "Under these new regulations, schools will now be required to allow boys into girls' private spaces merely if they claim to be female. This is a severe threat to the safety of women and girls, as we've already seen in Loudoun County, Virginia, where last year a male student in a skirt sexually assaulted a girl in a restroom." Schilling further condemned President Biden and his administration for making "clear they care more about the extreme demands of woke activists than the well-being of millions of teachers and students who will be negatively affected by this rule." Read more. | | Also of Interest... | | Education Dept. 'rewriting' Title IX by expanding protections for LGBT students, critics say21 state attorneys general push back on Biden’s LGBT guidance, warn religious liberty is in perilFederal judge blocks Biden admin. rule forcing doctors to perform sex-change surgeries20 states sue Biden admin. over LGBT directives for schools and workplaces |
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| Pro-abortion violence and officials noncompliance: A dagger aimed at the heart of the rule of law | | Christian Post Executive Editor Richard D. Land speaks out against pro-abortion activists' calls for violence in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. "Circulars and posters have popped up, declaring: 'Call to Action night of rage.' These 'woke warriors' declare: 'TO OUR OPPRESSORS: If ABORTIONS are not SAFE, THEN YOU’RE NOT EITHER.' Some crisis pregnancy centers have been targeted with firebombs," writes Land, noting that the overturning of Roe is the restoration of democracy because "the citizens of each state will decide for themselves when and under what circumstances abortions would take place—a decision taken out of their hands by an imperial Supreme Court 48 years ago." Read more. | | Are we destroying the church to save it? | | Greg Wallace cautions against destroying the Church, reminding believers that displaying Christlike values is more important than crusading against the "radical left." To overcome threats to the Church, people must establish a Kingdom culture throughout society, especially by sending disciples. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including encouraging disciples to serve where they have been called and helping them exercise their spiritual and ministry gifts within the context of their secular environments. Read more. |
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| Jackie Hill Perry tells singles to wait on God | | Jackie Hill Perry, a Bible teacher, author, rapper, and former lesbian, recently warned single Christians against dating non-believers. In a podcast episode, she and her husband Preston Perry explained it is "dangerous" for Christians to be unequally yoked to non-Christians and urged singles to wait on God. Jackie Perry spoke about leaving the lesbian lifestyle and how she went through a "lonely" season of singleness before meeting her husband in 2014. "I think for a Christian to intentionally choose someone who doesn't know Jesus because of whatever reason, I think you're probably not weighing ... all of the spiritual implications and all of the difficulties that might bring," Preston Perry explained. Read more and listen to the podcast here. |
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| Report: Singer Chris Rice accused of grooming, sexual assault | | An investigative report from Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE) has found "credible" allegations of sexual misconduct against contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Chris Rice. The singer reportedly engaged in "massages" with underage boys and invited them to stay overnight at his home, the report contends. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky., hired GRACE to investigate in 2020 after a former male member of the church's youth group alleged that Rice sexually assaulted him while leading worship at youth and college retreats for the church between 1995 and 2003. Senior Pastor Robert H. Cunningham released a statement in response to the reporting, writing, "These new allegations claimed that Rice participated in grooming behavior among our students and sexually assaulted one student on multiple occasions. It was incredibly brave of this former student to share his story with me. I believed him then, and after reading the findings of the investigation, I still believe him." Read more. | | Also of Interest... | | Chris Rice, well-known CCM singer faces ‘credible’ allegations of sexual assault | | Geary: Working on 'Going Home' changed my perspective on death | | Cynthia Geary, the star of the new Pure Flix series "Going Home," has credited her work on the faith-based show with changing her perspective on death. In an interview with The Christian Post, the actress explained that visiting Spokane Hospice, the facility the series is based on, was an eye-opening experience. "The hospice experience is such a gift to the families. The nurses there, it’s a calling and they really see their role as helping people to make a peaceful transition. And they want to make it as calm and beautiful as possible and they want the family members to have closure." Read more. | | Katy Nichole releases debut album | | Billboard record-breaking singer-songwriter Katy Nichole's debut album was released on Friday. The singer, who hit No. 1 on multiple charts after a TikTok video of her debut single "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" went viral, told The Christian Post, "[W]hat this is about, for me, is really raising up the name of Jesus." Nichole explained she has had a long health battle with scoliosis and the single is about her health struggles. Written during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the chorus includes lyrics from her journal: "I pray for your healing/ That circumstances would change/ I pray that the fear inside would flee/ In Jesus name/ I pray that a breakthrough would happen today/ I pray miracles over your life in Jesus name." Read more. | | | | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again on Monday! -- CP Editors |
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