| | Hillsong London campus pastors step down | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Monday, February 7, and we're here with news from Hillsong London, an update on the federal agencies tracking religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and a church shooting in Colorado that left one dead and two injured. | | The lead pastors of Hillsong’s London campus, Robby and Jenny Lewis, have resigned after more than 12 years at the location. They have, thus far, not shared a reason for their departure or indicated future plans. The news came on the same Sunday that Hillsong Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston stepped down as he fights criminal charges of allegedly covering up abuse allegations against his father. | As many as 55 federal departments and agencies have created 57 rule changes to keep track of employees or applicants who have sought exemptions of various kinds, including exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Liberty Counsel Action has found. While some rules are limited to only vaccine exemptions, others track all exemptions, such as an employee or applicant seeking accommodation from working on the Sabbath or Sunday. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., sent a letter signed by 10 Republican members of Congress to President Joe Biden, condemning his administration for keeping a list of federal employees who applied for a religious exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Jan. 24 letter states, "From day one, your administration has displayed a consistent attitude of contempt towards Americans who prioritize faith in their lives.” Also of Interest ...Part 4 of The Christian Post's series on China's human rights abuses: When your faith makes you an enemy of the state |
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| The judgments of God are everywhere | | Although people frequently want to ask, "why do bad things happen to good people?", it would be better to ask, "why do good things happen to anyone?", Robin Schumacher writes. In looking at Scripture and the current state of the U.S., Schumacher encourages readers to look to poorly elected officials as a reason for God's judgment. Pointing to the book of 1 Samuel and Israel's rejection of God as their King in favor of a human monarch to rule over them, Schumacher explains, "You can almost hear God saying, 'So, you want to reject and cancel leaders who honor me? Fine.'" | | Trauma treatment can alter sexual attractions. Big tech won't let us talk about it | | A landmark study recently published in the Journal of Human Sexuality has detailed how treating traumatic childhood memories can lead some adults with LGBT attractions toward heterosexuality. As part of the research, which examined 75 adult males who reported same-sex attractions and wished to explore their sexual attraction fluidity, participants worked with professional therapists using Reintegrative Therapy, a treatment method that aims to identify and resolve past traumatic memories. However, few have heard of this research, and Big Tech is to blame, Joseph Nicolosi, Jr. writes. "[I]n alliance with leftwing activists, [Big Tech] is actively suppressing scientific data and client testimonials," says Nicolosi, Jr., who details his commitment to fighting for access to objective research and calls out Big Tech and political activists for suppressing information. Continue reading. | | Also of Interest... | | Conversion therapy bans strike at the GospelCanada has declared war on freedom of religion, conscience |
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| South Dakota bans men who identify as female from competing in women's sports | | South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill into law that, among other things, prohibits men who self-identify as female from competing in women’s sports. Senate Bill 46, "An Act to protect fairness in women's sports," received overwhelming support in the House and Senate. At the signing ceremony, Noem explained that she believed the new law would ensure women and girls have a "level playing field" in athletic competitions in the state, explaining the law "gives them the chance to experience success, go on to potentially play at a higher level, earn scholarships, perhaps play professionally, and have a career.” | | Also of Interest... | | SD Gov. Noem creates multi-state coalition to protect women's sports after vetoing bill NCAA won't hold championships in states that bar biological males from competing in women's sports |
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| Reach Records’ Lecrae, Trip Lee break silence after label cuts ties with Gawvi | Lecrae and Trip Lee opened up about their decision to part ways professionally with Gawvi after their fellow Christian artist was accused of sending unsolicited explicit photos to women while he was married. "When women come to our concerts or interact with us we want them to be encouraged and blessed, not taken advantage of," Lee told Relevant Magazine. Lecrae, who co-founded Reach Records, said the situation has been "a lot to process" and "you've got to make decisions in the midst of it all." In Case You Missed It ...Tim Keller defends praise of Stephen Colbert, cites Col. 4:5-6 | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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