Juneteenth: 5 historic slave revolts

From Invite us to your inbox 06/19/2023 Presented by Prison Fellowship Juneteenth: 5 historic slave revolts Curated for you byCP Editors Good afternoon! It's Monday, June 19th, and today's headlines include five examples of slave revolts, tornadoes and storms in the Southern U.S. killing at least five people, and an interview with the director and cast of "God's Country Song." Monday marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the day when U.S. Major Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, declaring that the area's slaves were free. A key aspect of the history of American slavery that's often overlooked is the many slave revolts, conspiracies, uprisings and other acts of resistance that enslaved blacks engaged in. This article from The Christian Post details five notable examples of slave revolts in the U.S. or on land that would eventually become part of the American Republic. Full Story. P.S.From daily news to weekend headlines, we've got you covered. Whether you're interested in religious liberty or inspiring faith stories, there is something for everyone. Check out CP's full newsletter lineup to subscribe to our latest free offerings. See more. Listen to the CP Daily Podcast TOP STORIES 5 dead, thousands lose power as tornadoes hit southern U.S. At least five people were killed and hundreds of thousands were left without power after storms and tornadoes ripped through several Southern states over the last week. PowerOutage.us indicates that over 430,000 people were left without power in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisana, Mississippi and Arkansas as of Sunday. Five casualties have been reported, including an 11-year-old boy, with the sheriff's office in Perryton, Texas, reporting at least 70 injuries. Read more. Synagogue gunman found guilty on all 63 federal counts A jury has found Robert Bowers, 50, the man charged with killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh, Penn., synagogue in 2018, guilty of all 63 federal charges leveled against him. The court is set to reconvene on June 26 to determine his fate, with Bowers facing the possibility of a death sentence or life in prison. Read more. Follow Us On CP VOICES Juneteenth and the ethnic mosaic of Christianity Author Abdu Murray discusses Juneteenth, the myth that Christianity is a "white man's religion," and how Christianity was at the heart of the abolitionist movement. While commemorating the importance of what the day means, Murray writes, "The Gospel does not ethnically homogenize; it spiritually unifies." Read more. 7 Christian men or movements who helped end slavery in America Pastor John Carpenter outlines seven Christian individuals or movements that helped end slavery in America. Among the bunch: the Quakers, Johnathan Edwards the Younger, and Lyman Beecher. Read the full list now. A MESSAGE FROM Prison Fellowship Share God's Word and Change Lives Bibles are needed desperately in America's prisons. As I write, many prisoners are struggling with feelings of loneliness, isolation, and despair. But we can reach them with the hope of Jesus Christ by sending as many Bibles as we can, as quickly as we can. Will you help with a generous gift today to send Bibles and life-changing Christian content to prisoners? Every gift you give will put Bibles and Christian content into the hands of a waiting prisoner. The demand right now is unlike anything we have ever seen, and there is nothing short of a revival happening behind prison walls! Give Bibles Now! CHURCH & MINISTRIES Sexting: A cautionary tale Patrick Garcia knows all about the high cost of sexting. For the former lead pastor of Crossroads Christian Church and The Hills Church in Indiana, the results of sexting included the loss of his career and his marriage. During a presentation at the Bob Russell Ministries Mentoring Retreat, Garcia discussed what he referred to as his "crash," the damages of sexting, cheating pastors, and the process of starting over. Read more about Garcia's story now. MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT 'God's Country Song' offers hope and healing In this interview with CP, the director and cast of PureFlix's "God's Country Song" discuss the importance of honesty in Christian filmmaking and why tackling some of life's toughest issues highlights the grace and redemption that is possible through Christ. "We all are in need of a Savior. And just that honesty and admitting that, it's a place where we connect with everyone instead of pretending to have everything together," said star Justin Gaston. Read more. Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors

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