| | Church that held Emmett Till funeral now a national monument | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Friday, August 4, and today's headlines include a Chicago church being designated a national monument, Moody Bible Institute calling on a federal appeals court to protect its ministry, and a review of the hit "Barbie" movie. | | Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ of Chicago, Ill., has been made part of a national monument. The church, which held the funeral for Emmett Till, an African American youth whose brutal murder in 1955 helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement, was recognized by President Joe Biden on what would have been Till's 82nd birthday. The monument also includes the location where it is believed Till's body was discovered, as well as the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner, Miss., which was where Till's murderers were tried and found not guilty. Full Story. | | P.S. Have you subscribed to Freedom Post? This free, twice-weekly newsletter highlights breaking news and headlines on key issues ranging from freedom to religious liberty. Sign-up today to get Freedom Post delivered to your inbox every Monday and Thursday. Check out these headlines from our latest issue of Freedom Post:Vermont sued over ‘viewpoint-discriminatory’ lawDid police ignore law when arresting Christian preacher?UFOs, Skinwalker Ranch and Mormons interested in aliens |
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| College asks court to protect its ministry | | Moody Bible Institute, a Christian college and seminary in Chicago, Ill., has asked a federal appeals court to protect its religious beliefs following a lawsuit by a former employee that accused the institution of discrimination. At issue is Moody's requirement that staff adhere to its core statement of faith, which includes the belief that the role of pastor is reserved for men. Read more. | | DeSantis agrees to debate Newsom | | During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The two states continue to take divergent paths, with each governor touting their respective states as models for the nation to emulate. Read more. | | Jonathan Isaac launches anti-woke brand UNITUS | | NBA star Jonathan Isaac, an Orlando Magic forward and ordained minister who made headlines for refusing to kneel during the National anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, launched his high-end "anti-woke" UNITUS apparel line on Saturday. Grammy-nominated artist Tauren Wells performed at the event, which was also attended by All-American swimmer Riley Gaines Barker. Read more. | | Texas missionaries escape Niger after coup | | Student missionaries from Harmony Hill Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas, escaped Niger after their return from a mission trip was delayed by the ousting of the country's democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum by soldiers last week. The group had been stuck in the West African nation since the coup was launched against Bazoum on July 26. Read more. |
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| The greatest story ever distorted: China trying to rewrite the Bible? | | The Providence Forum's Jerry Newcombe addresses the Chinese Communist Party's rewriting of the Bible to fit their political narrative. Among the changes: instead of Jesus telling the adulterous woman at the well to "go and sin no more," Jesus stones her to death. Read more. | | Atheism’s obsession with God: Is it ‘cultural theism’? | | Christian author and cultural apologist Marlon De Blasio discusses many atheists' intense preoccupation with God and the emergence of cultural theism. "The amount of time that atheists dedicate to God is a bewildering paradox. ... How can so much time be spent denying a being that doesn't exist? Couldn't that precious time be utilized for solving humanitarian crises?" De Blasio asks. Read more. |
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| The Number One Reason Christians Can’t Retire | | The prophet Hosea famously stated, "My people perish for lack of knowledge." This proclamation still holds true today. Especially so when it comes to Christians planning for their retirement. The number one reason Christians cannot retire is because of their lack of knowledge. Today we are going to address that problem. Read More | | |
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| It's a dog's life | | A Japanese man who spent $14,000 on a custom-made collie dog costume to fulfill his childhood dream to "transform" recently took his first public walk. The man, who goes by the name Toco, shares his life as a dog on his "I want to be an animal" YouTube channel, uploading videos of himself behaving like a dog while in costume. Read more. |
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| So, what's the deal with 'Barbie'? | | Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie has been a hit with viewers, raking in $131.5 million at the global box office in its second weekend. Responses to the film—which is now officially Warner Brother's second-biggest movie of all time—have been mixed. In this review, CP's Leah Klett shares the good, the concerning, and why viewers should use caution if considering a trip to the theater to see "Barbie" this weekend. Read now. | | | | | | | | | | | | 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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