Inside: Wife of pastor who killed himself following sex abuse allegations speaks out; nearly 150 Mississippi churches leave UMC
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
12/11/2023
Curated for you byCP Editors
Target is again in the headlines for questionable merchandise. Just months after the retail giant came under fire for selling products by a satanic apparel designer, One Million Moms is demanding it stop selling "gay Santas" and "pride Nutcrackers." The group's petition says the items are offensive and inappropriate. Full Story.
Listen to the CP Daily PodcastApple podcastsGoogle podcastsSpotifyEdifi
FacebookTOP STORIES
A survey from The Kennedy School Institute of Politics at Harvard University suggests that Americans who identify as pro-life are far less likely to vote than their pro-abortion counterparts. Take a look at the numbers now.
Addison City Council in Texas has unanimously voted to approve a zoning application for a historic black church founded by freed slaves in 1844 following a years-long legal battle. The current owners of White Rock Chapel said they faced neighborhood opposition after purchasing the building to renovate it and open it up for community events, including Bible studies. Read more.
Stone Ridge Asset Management founder and CEO Ross Stevens pulled a $100 million gift from the University of Pennsylvania in response to President Liz Magill's recent testimony before Congress discussing the school's handling of antisemitism on campus. Magill stated that context would determine whether calls for Jewish genocide constituted a violation of the school's code of conduct. Stevens suggested he would reconsider whether to pull his donation if Magill is removed. Read more.
The wife of Jarrett Booker, a New Hampshire pastor who died by suicide following allegations of child sexual abuse, opened up about her emotions on Facebook. "Sin is dark, and it destroys. ... JB had his demons, I won't pretend that he didn't. His choices caused harm," Rachel Booker wrote. Read her full comments here.
Follow Us OnFacebookTwitterTwitterTwitter
FacebookCHURCH & MINISTRIES
The United Methodist Church has approved the disaffiliation of 142 Mississippi congregations amid the denomination's schism over homosexuality. More than 7,000 churches have left the UMC since 2019. Read more.
As you prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we want to help you—and your family—draw closer to Him through this Christmas devotional, "The Greatest Rescue Mission", from Franklin Graham. Download Free Devotional
FacebookCP VOICES
In this op-ed, John Stonestreet of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview discusses the LGBT rewriting of history to fit the movement's desired narratives. Among Stonestreet's examples is the murder of Matthew Shepard, which is often described as a hate crime despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Read the details now.
FacebookMEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Hodges, the son of Alabama's Church of the Highlands founding Pastor Chris Hodges, won the night on Thursday's "Wheel of Fortune" broadcast, taking home $52,650. Church of the Highlands is Alabama's largest megachurch. Read more.
Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors